Cost of living in Peru compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (20 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (15 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (6 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (3.84 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (5.49 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.51 (3.19 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (12 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.54 (4.13 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.31 (2.10 ₪) | 4.04 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.31 (4.82 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (33 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.69 (1.54 ₪) | 4.92 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,648 (2,405 ₪) | 6,914 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,477 (1,342 ₪) | 5,694 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 191 (173 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,741 (1,581 ₪) | 4,730 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 964 (876 ₪) | 3,665 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 146 (132 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (63 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,233 (1,120 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 352 (320 ₪) | 414 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (27 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (16 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 140 (127 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (84 ₪) | 138 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (230 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 237 (216 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,143 (57,340 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.48 (3.16 ₪) | 5.48 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (96 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 20 (19 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (20 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 72 (65 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (15 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (11 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (14 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.35 (3.95 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.34 (3.94 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (30 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 58% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (32 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (28 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 87 (79 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 96 (87 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (22 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (7 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,834 (1,665 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.83 (0.76 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 156 (142 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (15 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.908
ILS
/
PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,671 prices entered by 490 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 58% cheaper than in Israel
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