Cost of living in Peru compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 18 (€4.82) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 (€4.14) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.79) | €4.40 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.26 (€1.16) | €1.24 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.69 (€1.54) | €3.40 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.68 (€0.73) | €2.03 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (€2.82) | €6 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.44 (€1.20) | €1.79 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.49 (€0.68) | €1.31 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.10 (€1.38) | €1.31 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (€9) | €7 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.91) | €1.90 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.71 (€0.46) | €1.30 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,564 (€696) | €1,322 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,487 (€404) | €940 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 200 (€54) | €124 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,825 (€496) | €807 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,015 (€276) | €623 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 164 (€44) | €91 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (€20) | €23 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,318 (€358) | €342 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 371 (€101) | €107 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (€8) | €4.80 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (€4.20) | €10 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 124 (€34) | €83 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 101 (€28) | €30 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 262 (€71) | €87 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 247 (€67) | €115 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,904 (€15,177) | €22,984 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.93 (€1.07) | €1.56 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 103 (€28) | €36 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 90 (€24) | €79 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (€4.58) | €4.39 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (€3.28) | €3.10 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (€4.11) | €2.71 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.12 (€1.12) | €2.05 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (€1.31) | €1.70 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 27 (€7) | €16 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 43 (€12) | €35 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (€9) | €17 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 129 (€35) | €103 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 110 (€30) | €64 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (€3.39) | €1.46 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€2.00) | €5.01 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,080 (€565) | €433 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (€0.14) | €0.14 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (€46) | €59 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (€3.77) | €5.38 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Italy
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