Cost of living in Peru compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 26 (€6) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (€4.80) | €10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€2.02) | €5.37 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.57 (€1.32) | €1.42 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (€2.43) | €3.80 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.40 (€1.05) | €2.86 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (€3.25) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (€1.43) | €2.32 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.40 (€0.81) | €1.89 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.47) | €1.43 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 44 (€11) | €7 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 9 (€2.08) | €2.40 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.19 (€0.52) | €1.24 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,921 (€695) | €1,702 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,753 (€417) | €1,208 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 243 (€58) | €214 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,716 (€408) | €989 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,229 (€292) | €693 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 158 (€38) | €125 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 83 (€20) | €34 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,154 (€274) | €317 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 440 (€105) | €119 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (€4.33) | €10 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 153 (€36) | €75 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 110 (€26) | €36 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 269 (€64) | €98 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 291 (€69) | €115 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,865 (€14,480) | €28,562 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.57 (€1.09) | €1.85 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 116 (€27) | €39 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (€5.96) | €9 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 113 (€27) | €115 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (€6) | €7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 17 (€3.96) | €3.62 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 22 (€5.12) | €3.24 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 7 (€1.57) | €2.75 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (€1.49) | €2.25 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (€8) | €20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (€14) | €42 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 36 (€9) | €18 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 114 (€27) | €105 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 132 (€31) | €79 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (€3.84) | €1.85 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (€2.42) | €4.94 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,973 (€707) | €821 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (€0.18) | €0.38 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 217 (€52) | €48 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€3.95) | €6 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Peru is 45% cheaper than in Italy
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