Cost of living in Peru compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 85% | |||
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Food in Peru is 85% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Peru | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (﷼ 275,291) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (﷼ 240,445) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 91% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (﷼ 97,870) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.27 (﷼ 60,073) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (﷼ 115,451) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.19 (﷼ 47,686) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (﷼ 154,182) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.11 (﷼ 58,173) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.41 (﷼ 38,814) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (﷼ 72,160) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (﷼ 507,053) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (﷼ 94,379) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.45 (﷼ 27,907) | ﷼ 125,434 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 90% | |||
Housing in Peru is 90% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Peru | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,973 (﷼ 33,858,690) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,515 (﷼ 17,255,574) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 215 (﷼ 2,451,233) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,846 (﷼ 21,020,106) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,203 (﷼ 13,699,342) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 150 (﷼ 1,709,556) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (﷼ 861,825) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,250 (﷼ 14,240,418) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 487 (﷼ 5,545,051) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 96% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 (﷼ 443,079) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 21 (﷼ 244,082) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 94% | |||
Clothes in Peru is 94% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Peru | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (﷼ 1,695,343) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (﷼ 1,271,308) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 94% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (﷼ 2,876,738) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (﷼ 2,718,776) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 91% | |
Transportation | - 85% | |||
Transportation in Peru is 85% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Peru | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,636 (﷼ 724,727,277) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 96% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.73 (﷼ 53,836) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 140 (﷼ 1,599,485) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 86% | |||
Personal Care in Peru is 86% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Peru | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (﷼ 247,475) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (﷼ 331,292) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (﷼ 982,780) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (﷼ 256,769) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 17 (﷼ 193,939) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (﷼ 214,917) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.61 (﷼ 63,894) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (﷼ 70,793) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (﷼ 354,146) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 85% | |||
Entertainment in Peru is 85% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Peru | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 50 (﷼ 571,297) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (﷼ 367,691) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 124 (﷼ 1,412,699) | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 121 (﷼ 1,383,236) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (﷼ 407,312) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (﷼ 181,457) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (﷼ 116,946) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,260 (﷼ 37,125,650) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 90% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.55 (﷼ 6,248) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 137 (﷼ 1,563,029) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (﷼ 209,999) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 88% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,352 prices entered by 362 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 88% cheaper than in Iran
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