Cost of living in Peru compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (€4.93) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (€3.80) | €8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.58) | €4.42 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.21 (€0.96) | €1.23 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.38) | €3.61 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.54 (€0.81) | €2.14 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (€2.85) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.61 (€1.06) | €1.86 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.36 (€0.54) | €1.30 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.51 (€1.26) | €1.23 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (€8) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.69) | €1.81 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.69 (€0.39) | €0.96 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,633 (€603) | €1,053 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,452 (€333) | €728 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 195 (€45) | €116 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,746 (€400) | €808 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 992 (€227) | €549 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 151 (€35) | €91 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (€16) | €23 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,206 (€276) | €370 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 354 (€81) | €116 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 31 (€7) | €5.43 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (€3.86) | €11 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 140 (€32) | €85 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 96 (€22) | €35 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (€58) | €84 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 237 (€54) | €107 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,052 (€13,759) | €24,523 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.55 (€0.81) | €1.43 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 107 (€24) | €36 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (€4.84) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (€5.02) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 73 (€17) | €81 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (€4.39) | €5.60 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (€2.95) | €3.59 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (€3.62) | €2.59 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.33 (€0.99) | €2.09 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.20 (€0.96) | €2.00 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 32 (€7) | €18 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 37 (€8) | €35 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (€7) | €18 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 85 (€19) | €84 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 103 (€23) | €67 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (€5.34) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (€3.09) | €1.69 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.65) | €4.89 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,791 (€410) | €465 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.80 (€0.18) | €0.19 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (€35) | €50 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (€3.67) | €5.54 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Peru is 45% cheaper than in Italy
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