Cost of living in Peru compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Peru | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (¥1,016) | ¥1,052 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (¥857) | ¥806 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (¥351) | ¥571 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.32 (¥223) | ¥230 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (¥441) | ¥328 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.01 (¥168) | ¥615 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (¥578) | ¥1,198 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (¥265) | ¥702 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.52 (¥148) | ¥468 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (¥259) | ¥304 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (¥1,898) | ¥1,292 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (¥347) | ¥218 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (¥89) | ¥191 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Peru is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Peru | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,842 (¥119,056) | ¥364,940 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,766 (¥73,967) | ¥197,136 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 207 (¥8,668) | ¥19,817 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,510 (¥63,245) | ¥174,888 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,015 (¥42,503) | ¥106,796 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 136 (¥5,679) | ¥12,528 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (¥2,955) | ¥4,254 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,109 (¥46,459) | ¥74,559 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 412 (¥17,252) | ¥25,414 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (¥1,424) | ¥1,338 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (¥750) | ¥2,831 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Peru is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Peru | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 154 (¥6,444) | ¥8,708 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (¥4,690) | ¥5,103 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 287 (¥12,020) | ¥9,729 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 273 (¥11,426) | ¥12,189 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Peru | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,806 (¥2,337,871) | ¥3,019,750 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.80 (¥201) | ¥170 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 110 (¥4,602) | ¥9,221 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Peru is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Peru | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (¥1,035) | ¥2,133 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 28 (¥1,175) | ¥2,551 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 103 (¥4,326) | ¥6,000 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 24 (¥1,023) | ¥1,337 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (¥661) | ¥930 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (¥808) | ¥622 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (¥255) | ¥224 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (¥265) | ¥188 | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 35 (¥1,483) | ¥4,604 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Peru is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Peru | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 48 (¥2,010) | ¥4,908 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 40 (¥1,676) | ¥3,873 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 104 (¥4,361) | ¥7,212 | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 160 (¥6,690) | ¥8,269 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (¥1,442) | ¥1,244 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (¥691) | ¥547 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (¥352) | ¥674 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,710 (¥113,537) | ¥51,659 | + 120% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.62 (¥26) | ¥52 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 143 (¥5,978) | ¥9,530 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (¥685) | ¥600 | + 14% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2025.
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Cost of living in Peru is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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