Cost of living in Peru compared to Jamaica
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Peru is 50% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Peru | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (J$1,011) | J$1,387 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (J$883) | J$1,331 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (J$359) | J$857 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.27 (J$221) | J$590 | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (J$424) | J$1,198 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.19 (J$175) | J$449 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (J$566) | J$1,096 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.11 (J$214) | J$1,137 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.41 (J$143) | J$766 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (J$265) | J$387 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (J$1,862) | J$2,435 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (J$347) | J$365 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.45 (J$102) | J$257 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Peru is 45% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Peru | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,973 (J$124,314) | J$200,847 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,515 (J$63,355) | J$147,058 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 215 (J$9,000) | J$32,754 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,846 (J$77,177) | J$135,210 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,203 (J$50,298) | J$86,735 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 150 (J$6,277) | J$22,700 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (J$3,164) | J$6,282 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,250 (J$52,285) | J$37,333 | + 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 487 (J$20,359) | J$15,276 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 (J$1,627) | J$3,109 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 21 (J$896) | J$625 | + 43% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Peru | Jamaica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (J$6,225) | J$10,485 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (J$4,668) | J$9,625 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (J$10,562) | J$12,063 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (J$9,982) | J$11,035 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Peru is 16% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Peru | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,636 (J$2,660,886) | J$2,883,590 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.73 (J$198) | J$239 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 140 (J$5,873) | J$7,357 | - 20% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Peru | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (J$909) | J$1,116 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (J$1,216) | J$1,054 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (J$3,608) | J$3,512 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (J$943) | J$759 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 17 (J$712) | J$515 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (J$789) | J$1,000 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.61 (J$235) | J$649 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (J$260) | J$468 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (J$1,300) | J$2,123 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Peru is 50% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Peru | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 50 (J$2,098) | J$8,050 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (J$1,350) | J$3,055 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 124 (J$5,187) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 121 (J$5,079) | J$11,403 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (J$1,495) | J$1,397 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (J$666) | J$1,103 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (J$429) | J$600 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,260 (J$136,309) | J$24,622 | + 454% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.55 (J$23) | J$115 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 137 (J$5,739) | J$11,000 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (J$771) | J$913 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,529 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Peru is 41% cheaper than in Jamaica
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