Cost of living in Peru compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (HK$48) | HK$79 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (HK$35) | HK$38 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (HK$15) | HK$43 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.24 (HK$9) | HK$24 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (HK$13) | HK$30 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.51 (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (HK$28) | HK$94 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.59 (HK$10) | HK$27 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.33 (HK$4.93) | HK$18 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.47 (HK$12) | HK$18 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (HK$78) | HK$228 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (HK$15) | HK$16 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.64 (HK$3.46) | HK$19 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 82% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,634 (HK$5,569) | HK$42,886 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,522 (HK$3,218) | HK$30,303 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (HK$402) | HK$1,785 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,702 (HK$3,599) | HK$22,986 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 985 (HK$2,082) | HK$15,433 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 145 (HK$307) | HK$1,480 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (HK$142) | HK$144 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,259 (HK$2,663) | HK$5,101 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 392 (HK$828) | HK$1,193 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 32 (HK$68) | HK$70 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (HK$37) | HK$93 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 137 (HK$289) | HK$745 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (HK$195) | HK$309 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 252 (HK$533) | HK$724 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (HK$506) | HK$1,276 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 59,593 (HK$126,015) | HK$232,888 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.47 (HK$7) | HK$17 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 109 (HK$232) | HK$609 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (HK$49) | HK$56 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (HK$60) | HK$146 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 75 (HK$159) | HK$450 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (HK$34) | HK$66 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (HK$27) | HK$44 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (HK$35) | HK$52 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.47 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.49 (HK$9) | HK$22 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (HK$73) | HK$283 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 53% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (HK$74) | HK$335 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (HK$65) | HK$195 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 90 (HK$190) | HK$1,018 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 103 (HK$218) | HK$862 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (HK$51) | HK$103 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (HK$28) | HK$46 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (HK$15) | HK$68 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,929 (HK$4,080) | HK$3,559 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.86 (HK$1.81) | HK$1.17 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 156 (HK$330) | HK$876 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (HK$33) | HK$62 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Peru is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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