- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (¥518) | ¥1,054 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (¥522) | ¥698 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (¥298) | ¥436 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.37 (¥147) | ¥205 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (¥208) | ¥285 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.20 (¥108) | ¥777 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (¥398) | ¥910 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.51 (¥152) | ¥697 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.23 (¥75) | ¥414 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.84 (¥163) | ¥265 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (¥1,184) | ¥1,538 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (¥230) | ¥203 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.17 (¥73) | ¥198 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,760 (¥93,102) | ¥231,808 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,804 (¥60,856) | ¥125,591 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 265 (¥8,945) | ¥21,159 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (¥75,004) | ¥113,754 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (¥44,041) | ¥74,885 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (¥5,541) | ¥12,611 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (¥3,229) | ¥4,134 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,371 (¥46,236) | ¥55,558 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 305 (¥10,285) | ¥16,830 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (¥1,022) | ¥693 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (¥423) | ¥1,827 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (¥5,065) | ¥6,829 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (¥4,628) | ¥4,215 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 271 (¥9,130) | ¥8,321 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (¥8,974) | ¥13,972 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,043 (¥2,160,364) | ¥2,590,890 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.84 (¥130) | ¥145 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 98 (¥3,294) | ¥11,257 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (¥697) | ¥1,278 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (¥738) | ¥1,016 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 109 (¥3,678) | ¥3,622 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (¥919) | ¥630 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (¥380) | ¥707 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (¥519) | ¥455 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.19 (¥141) | ¥137 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (¥143) | ¥217 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (¥811) | ¥2,939 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 70 (¥2,369) | ¥4,035 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (¥1,146) | ¥3,358 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 132 (¥4,454) | ¥12,964 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 134 (¥4,505) | ¥7,899 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (¥772) | ¥880 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (¥366) | ¥491 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (¥433) | ¥560 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (¥77,475) | ¥49,094 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (¥23) | ¥56 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (¥5,712) | ¥10,296 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (¥377) | ¥468 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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