Cost of living in Peru compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (€4.89) | €8 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (€3.60) | €5.93 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.51) | €3.17 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (€0.92) | €0.95 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.33) | €2.34 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.37 (€0.73) | €1.76 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (€2.86) | €3.48 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.58 (€0.99) | €1.67 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.34 (€0.51) | €0.51 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.46 (€1.19) | €1.19 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.57) | €1.89 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.63 (€0.35) | €0.81 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 46% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,684 (€582) | €779 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,483 (€322) | €551 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 194 (€42) | €233 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,666 (€361) | €505 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 969 (€210) | €390 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (€31) | €145 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (€14) | €16 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,302 (€283) | €271 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 391 (€85) | €141 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 32 (€7) | €14 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (€3.55) | €15 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 46% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 137 (€30) | €61 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (€21) | €38 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (€55) | €78 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 235 (€51) | €105 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,156 (€13,053) | €20,476 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.53 (€0.77) | €1.16 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 108 (€23) | €49 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (€4.72) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 27 (€5.86) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 75 (€16) | €49 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (€3.49) | €5.06 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (€2.86) | €3.76 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (€3.48) | €3.25 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.51 (€0.98) | €1.86 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.45 (€0.96) | €2.61 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (€7) | €18 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (€8) | €33 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (€7) | €15 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 86 (€19) | €77 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (€22) | €41 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (€5.16) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (€2.94) | €2.66 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.51) | €3.18 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,908 (€414) | €600 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.86 (€0.19) | €0.10 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 150 (€32) | €38 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (€3.32) | €4.83 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 41% cheaper than in Latvia
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