Cost of living in Peru compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 18 (¥582) | ¥1,030 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 (¥497) | ¥723 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (¥216) | ¥464 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.25 (¥139) | ¥214 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.68 (¥185) | ¥284 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.72 (¥89) | ¥501 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (¥334) | ¥1,191 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.47 (¥146) | ¥734 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.51 (¥82) | ¥385 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.06 (¥165) | ¥257 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (¥1,082) | ¥1,788 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (¥230) | ¥217 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.71 (¥56) | ¥244 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,563 (¥83,625) | ¥229,251 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,485 (¥48,457) | ¥119,039 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 197 (¥6,438) | ¥14,600 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,832 (¥59,764) | ¥136,696 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 993 (¥32,397) | ¥114,972 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 157 (¥5,131) | ¥10,415 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (¥2,408) | ¥3,500 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,292 (¥42,142) | ¥40,095 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 363 (¥11,831) | ¥10,420 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (¥915) | ¥803 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (¥554) | ¥1,906 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 129 (¥4,212) | ¥5,921 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 104 (¥3,395) | ¥4,587 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (¥8,529) | ¥8,447 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 244 (¥7,968) | ¥12,915 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 56,465 (¥1,842,066) | ¥2,936,380 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.90 (¥127) | ¥143 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 103 (¥3,363) | ¥9,719 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (¥821) | ¥1,375 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (¥815) | ¥807 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 94 (¥3,051) | ¥8,290 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (¥524) | ¥543 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (¥398) | ¥696 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (¥490) | ¥558 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.17 (¥136) | ¥186 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (¥157) | ¥229 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 27 (¥877) | ¥2,634 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 43 (¥1,407) | ¥3,927 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (¥1,034) | ¥3,170 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 129 (¥4,211) | ¥10,399 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 110 (¥3,580) | ¥7,477 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (¥738) | ¥1,286 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (¥408) | ¥495 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (¥240) | ¥522 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,080 (¥67,851) | ¥47,253 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (¥17) | ¥26 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (¥5,522) | ¥8,663 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (¥453) | ¥480 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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