- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (€3.96) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (€4.07) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (€2.33) | €4.51 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.29 (€1.14) | €1.29 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.62) | €3.66 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.23 (€0.85) | €2.07 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (€3.13) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.39 (€1.16) | €1.95 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.16 (€0.57) | €1.20 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.90 (€1.30) | €1.36 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (€9) | €8 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (€1.80) | €1.90 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.21 (€0.59) | €1.10 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,705 (€716) | €1,323 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,770 (€469) | €900 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 266 (€71) | €135 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (€589) | €806 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (€346) | €544 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (€43) | €103 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 92 (€24) | €24 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,359 (€360) | €368 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (€80) | €109 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (€8) | €4.41 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 12 (€3.21) | €10 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 140 (€37) | €81 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 129 (€34) | €33 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (€69) | €96 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 261 (€69) | €122 | - 43% | |
| 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/. 67,244 (€17,807) | €21,830 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.70 (€0.98) | €1.54 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (€27) | €35 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (€5.47) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 19 (€5.11) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 103 (€27) | €84 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 24 (€6) | €5.08 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (€2.99) | €3.53 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (€4.06) | €3.33 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.20 (€1.11) | €2.11 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (€1.27) | €2.01 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (€7) | €18 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 76 (€20) | €35 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (€9) | €17 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 126 (€33) | €72 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 131 (€35) | €67 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (€5.98) | €9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (€2.89) | €1.63 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 14 (€3.65) | €5.21 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (€608) | €454 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (€0.18) | €0.20 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 161 (€43) | €65 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (€2.89) | €5.37 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Italy
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