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/. 21 (¥612) | ¥954 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (¥466) | ¥699 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (¥194) | ¥444 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.29 (¥123) | ¥200 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (¥172) | ¥253 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.45 (¥99) | ¥622 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (¥362) | ¥903 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.61 (¥132) | ¥771 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.33 (¥67) | ¥384 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.43 (¥155) | ¥306 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (¥1,034) | ¥1,331 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (¥211) | ¥199 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.68 (¥48) | ¥226 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,643 (¥75,713) | ¥268,095 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,439 (¥41,214) | ¥150,794 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 192 (¥5,501) | ¥23,880 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,720 (¥49,267) | ¥140,127 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 984 (¥28,180) | ¥77,433 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 152 (¥4,354) | ¥12,855 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (¥1,983) | ¥4,197 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,201 (¥34,399) | ¥63,991 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 352 (¥10,092) | ¥10,809 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 31 (¥901) | ¥901 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (¥491) | ¥2,418 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 141 (¥4,043) | ¥6,941 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (¥2,711) | ¥4,416 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 250 (¥7,149) | ¥8,088 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 236 (¥6,768) | ¥12,131 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,820 (¥1,742,018) | ¥2,676,280 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.50 (¥100) | ¥136 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 104 (¥2,980) | ¥10,384 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 20 (¥581) | ¥1,225 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (¥627) | ¥1,626 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 71 (¥2,046) | ¥6,148 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (¥542) | ¥812 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (¥368) | ¥655 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (¥461) | ¥501 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.37 (¥125) | ¥170 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (¥122) | ¥229 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 32 (¥915) | ¥2,983 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (¥1,037) | ¥3,633 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (¥905) | ¥3,657 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 85 (¥2,429) | ¥12,969 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 96 (¥2,752) | ¥6,422 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (¥673) | ¥1,122 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (¥385) | ¥445 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (¥201) | ¥556 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,764 (¥50,538) | ¥52,544 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.79 (¥23) | ¥40 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (¥4,400) | ¥9,497 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (¥458) | ¥525 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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