Cost of living in Peru compared to Italy
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (€4.45) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€1.98) | €4.66 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.57 (€1.15) | €1.28 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (€1.74) | €3.70 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.54 (€0.89) | €2.47 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (€3.26) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.01 (€1.26) | €2.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.65 (€0.67) | €1.58 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.54) | €1.34 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.95) | €1.77 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.17 (€0.55) | €1.34 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,001 (€756) | €1,348 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,412 (€356) | €900 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 168 (€42) | €201 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,943 (€489) | €870 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,190 (€300) | €611 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 160 (€40) | €135 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 82 (€21) | €25 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,402 (€353) | €354 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 406 (€102) | €113 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 27 (€7) | €5.23 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (€3.65) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (€38) | €73 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (€24) | €32 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 239 (€60) | €82 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 249 (€63) | €113 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,457 (€15,735) | €25,276 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.96 (€1.25) | €1.87 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 115 (€29) | €36 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 20 (€4.92) | €10 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 19 (€4.91) | €8 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 84 (€21) | €66 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (€7) | €5.37 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (€3.42) | €3.09 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (€4.44) | €2.97 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.44 (€1.37) | €1.92 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.18 (€1.30) | €2.00 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 35 (€9) | €17 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 50 (€13) | €39 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 29 (€7) | €17 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 109 (€27) | €64 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 122 (€31) | €66 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 28 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (€3.58) | €1.67 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (€1.89) | €5.51 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,152 (€542) | €525 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.67 (€0.17) | €0.19 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 164 (€41) | €47 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (€3.91) | €5.64 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in Peru is 39% cheaper than in Italy
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