Cost of living in Peru compared to Italy
Currency:
Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Peru is 47% 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/. 21 (€5.25) | €10 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (€2.14) | €5.52 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.27 (€1.31) | €1.48 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (€2.52) | €3.71 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.19 (€1.04) | €3.03 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (€3.36) | €7 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.11 (€1.27) | €2.27 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.41 (€0.85) | €1.75 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.57) | €1.56 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (€11) | €7 | + 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€2.06) | €2.30 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.45 (€0.61) | €1.74 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Peru is 58% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,973 (€739) | €1,937 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,515 (€377) | €1,271 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 215 (€53) | €198 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,846 (€459) | €1,175 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,203 (€299) | €797 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 150 (€37) | €130 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (€19) | €26 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,250 (€311) | €335 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 487 (€121) | €132 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 (€10) | €7 | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 21 (€5.33) | €11 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Peru is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (€37) | €77 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (€28) | €34 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (€63) | €90 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (€59) | €117 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Peru is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,636 (€15,815) | €30,879 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.73 (€1.17) | €1.84 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 140 (€35) | €37 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Peru is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (€5.40) | €10 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (€7) | €10 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (€21) | €105 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (€5.60) | €6 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 17 (€4.23) | €4.20 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (€4.69) | €3.51 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.61 (€1.39) | €3.36 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (€1.54) | €2.90 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (€8) | €20 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Peru is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 50 (€12) | €39 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (€8) | €19 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 124 (€31) | €78 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 121 (€30) | €75 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (€3.96) | €1.81 | + 119% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (€2.55) | €5.39 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,260 (€810) | €830 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.55 (€0.14) | €0.34 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 137 (€34) | €56 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (€4.58) | €6 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Peru is 45% cheaper than in Italy
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