Cost of living in Peru compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 40% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Peru | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (Dinar 2.041) | Dinar 5.024 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (Dinar 1.538) | Dinar 1.980 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (Dinar 0.693) | Dinar 1.805 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.13 (Dinar 0.421) | Dinar 0.743 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (Dinar 0.784) | Dinar 1.016 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.04 (Dinar 0.332) | Dinar 0.592 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (Dinar 1.077) | Dinar 2.236 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.65 (Dinar 0.381) | Dinar 1.109 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.67 (Dinar 0.301) | Dinar 0.457 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (Dinar 0.528) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 (Dinar 3.088) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (Dinar 0.641) | Dinar 0.392 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.24 (Dinar 0.183) | Dinar 0.158 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 71% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Peru | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,093 (Dinar 254) | Dinar 681 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,663 (Dinar 136) | Dinar 422 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 200 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 306 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,904 (Dinar 156) | Dinar 399 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (Dinar 97) | Dinar 344 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 284 | - 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 84 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,290 (Dinar 106) | Dinar 82 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 460 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 24 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 37 (Dinar 3.039) | Dinar 3.580 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (Dinar 1.897) | Dinar 2.897 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 51% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Peru | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 171 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 103 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 23 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 29 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 28 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 27% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Peru | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,942 (Dinar 5,326) | Dinar 12,421 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.90 (Dinar 0.402) | Dinar 0.144 | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 134 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 54% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Peru | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (Dinar 1.263) | Dinar 1.873 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 15 (Dinar 1.218) | Dinar 4.032 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 89 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 29 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (Dinar 2.200) | Dinar 2.011 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (Dinar 1.306) | Dinar 2.742 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (Dinar 1.425) | Dinar 2.532 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.54 (Dinar 0.454) | Dinar 0.607 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (Dinar 0.505) | Dinar 0.520 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (Dinar 2.688) | Dinar 4.865 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 41% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Peru | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 45 (Dinar 3.712) | Dinar 18 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (Dinar 2.520) | Dinar 7 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 119 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 20 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 115 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 31 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (Dinar 2.820) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (Dinar 1.227) | Dinar 1.886 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (Dinar 0.676) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,066 (Dinar 169) | Dinar 135 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.81 (Dinar 0.067) | Dinar 0.041 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 141 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 27 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 19 (Dinar 1.536) | Dinar 1.026 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,859 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 51% cheaper than in Kuwait
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