Cost of living in Peru compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (€5.98) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (€4.80) | €11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€1.90) | €5.50 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.64 (€1.36) | €1.55 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (€2.43) | €4.25 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (€0.92) | €3.77 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (€2.95) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (€1.48) | €2.37 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.23 (€0.78) | €1.65 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 7 (€1.57) | €1.64 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 43 (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.95) | €2.54 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.01 (€0.48) | €1.53 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,806 (€675) | €1,449 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,712 (€412) | €937 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 234 (€56) | €140 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,751 (€421) | €999 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,025 (€247) | €731 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (€35) | €130 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (€17) | €26 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,066 (€257) | €295 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 465 (€112) | €140 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 38 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (€3.82) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 157 (€38) | €84 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 105 (€25) | €45 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 290 (€70) | €102 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 256 (€62) | €120 | - 49% | |
| 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/. 56,448 (€13,587) | €28,913 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.59 (€1.35) | €1.78 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 133 (€32) | €39 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (€5.05) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 28 (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 106 (€26) | €106 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (€3.93) | €5.64 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (€3.66) | €3.89 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (€4.44) | €3.42 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 7 (€1.59) | €2.06 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.87 (€1.41) | €1.74 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 42 (€10) | €41 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 42 (€10) | €18 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 105 (€25) | €91 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 154 (€37) | €64 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (€3.74) | €2.33 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (€2.40) | €5.19 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,214 (€774) | €677 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.96 (€0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 208 (€50) | €51 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€4.07) | €6 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 43% cheaper than in Italy
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