- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Italy
- Comparison
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/. 15 (€3.75) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (€4.07) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (€2.39) | €4.43 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (€1.21) | €1.28 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.64) | €3.91 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.14 (€0.81) | €2.21 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (€2.87) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.64 (€1.20) | €2.06 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.15 (€0.56) | €1.37 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.94 (€1.28) | €1.39 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (€1.75) | €1.97 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.95 (€0.50) | €1.25 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,687 (€694) | €1,279 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,598 (€413) | €873 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 249 (€64) | €129 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,044 (€528) | €788 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,141 (€295) | €544 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 182 (€47) | €124 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 93 (€24) | €23 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,347 (€348) | €388 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 304 (€78) | €109 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (€8) | €4.62 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (€3.55) | €10 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 131 (€34) | €87 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 130 (€34) | €34 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (€67) | €91 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 264 (€68) | €118 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,608 (€16,437) | €20,246 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.69 (€0.95) | €1.51 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (€27) | €36 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (€4.69) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 24 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 96 (€25) | €81 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 25 (€6) | €5.19 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (€2.78) | €3.60 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (€3.93) | €3.06 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.23 (€1.09) | €2.30 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.04 (€1.04) | €1.96 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (€6) | €18 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (€15) | €33 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 35 (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (€32) | €67 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 128 (€33) | €63 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (€5.90) | €9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (€2.91) | €1.58 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (€3.28) | €4.89 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,939 (€501) | €462 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.64 (€0.17) | €0.24 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (€41) | €59 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (€2.58) | €5.30 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Italy
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