Cost of living in Peru compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Peru | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (24 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (20 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (8 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.11 (5.17 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.69 (3.74 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 15 (15 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.63 (4.68 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.43 (3.48 ₪) | 4.91 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (6 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (34 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (2.16 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Peru | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,153 (3,192 ₪) | 9,439 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,629 (1,649 ₪) | 6,963 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 227 (230 ₪) | 890 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,876 (1,899 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,144 (1,158 ₪) | 4,155 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (172 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (75 ₪) | 101 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,274 (1,289 ₪) | 1,838 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 439 (444 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (34 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (23 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Peru | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 165 (167 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 105 (106 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (264 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 255 (259 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Peru | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 (62,631 ₪) | 140,393 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.17 (5.23 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 125 (127 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Peru | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 16 (16 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 13 (13 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (121 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (28 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.99 (5.05 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (6 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 36 (37 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Peru | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 53 (54 ₪) | 167 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 30 (31 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 123 (125 ₪) | 308 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 114 (115 ₪) | 291 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (36 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (8 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,107 (2,133 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.85 (0.86 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 540% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 140 (142 ₪) | 260 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (17 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.012
ILS
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Peru is 50% cheaper than in Israel
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