- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (€3.88) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (€4.11) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (€2.28) | €4.49 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.46 (€1.16) | €1.29 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.61) | €3.88 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (€0.82) | €2.18 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (€2.89) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.50 (€1.17) | €2.07 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.21 (€0.57) | €1.33 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.98 (€1.29) | €1.33 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (€1.78) | €1.94 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.25 (€0.58) | €1.24 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,603 (€675) | €1,301 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,703 (€442) | €881 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 256 (€66) | €132 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,225 (€577) | €762 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,309 (€340) | €525 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (€43) | €124 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (€25) | €23 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,338 (€347) | €392 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (€78) | €113 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (€8) | €4.48 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (€3.25) | €10 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (€39) | €85 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (€36) | €33 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (€70) | €92 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (€69) | €112 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 24% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,429 (€16,197) | €19,683 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.82 (€0.99) | €1.52 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (€26) | €36 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (€4.86) | €10 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (€5.68) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 100 (€26) | €86 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (€7) | €5.09 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (€2.93) | €3.59 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (€3.99) | €2.95 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.34 (€1.13) | €2.24 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (€1.10) | €2.00 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (€6) | €18 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (€15) | €33 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 122 (€32) | €64 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 130 (€34) | €64 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (€5.90) | €9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (€2.79) | €1.58 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (€3.33) | €4.97 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,120 (€550) | €458 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (€0.18) | €0.24 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (€40) | €57 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (€2.58) | €5.31 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Italy
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