Cost of living in Peru compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Peru | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (¥795) | ¥1,510 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (¥625) | ¥760 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (¥266) | ¥442 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.84 (¥164) | ¥221 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (¥268) | ¥344 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.28 (¥111) | ¥626 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (¥452) | ¥855 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.89 (¥165) | ¥1,035 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.95 (¥100) | ¥461 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (¥211) | ¥271 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (¥1,212) | ¥1,299 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (¥268) | ¥205 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.99 (¥67) | ¥227 | - 70% | |
| 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/. 2,888 (¥97,669) | ¥218,917 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,465 (¥49,539) | ¥128,457 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 178 (¥6,005) | ¥27,749 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,658 (¥56,076) | ¥187,909 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,082 (¥36,586) | ¥76,748 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 155 (¥5,231) | ¥19,268 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 70 (¥2,355) | ¥4,419 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,363 (¥46,112) | ¥43,152 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 406 (¥13,733) | ¥17,240 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (¥1,028) | ¥1,196 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (¥502) | ¥3,024 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Peru | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 168 (¥5,683) | ¥6,406 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (¥3,097) | ¥3,885 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 226 (¥7,636) | ¥8,497 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 229 (¥7,754) | ¥10,842 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Peru | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 66,170 (¥2,237,999) | ¥3,145,430 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.38 (¥182) | ¥167 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 103 (¥3,495) | ¥13,986 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Peru | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (¥654) | ¥2,137 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (¥389) | ¥1,967 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 70 (¥2,355) | ¥4,294 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (¥792) | ¥677 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (¥479) | ¥635 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (¥561) | ¥529 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.49 (¥186) | ¥195 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 (¥194) | ¥192 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (¥1,045) | ¥3,899 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Peru | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (¥1,766) | ¥3,808 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 27 (¥915) | ¥3,606 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (¥4,238) | ¥9,510 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (¥3,466) | ¥6,842 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (¥1,150) | ¥1,086 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (¥504) | ¥566 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (¥237) | ¥564 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,019 (¥68,288) | ¥106,060 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.64 (¥22) | ¥56 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 175 (¥5,903) | ¥12,147 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (¥542) | ¥602 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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