Cost of living in Peru compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Peru | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (€4.45) | €5.78 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€2.05) | €3.00 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (€1.20) | €1.23 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (€1.69) | €2.93 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.53 (€0.90) | €2.49 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (€3.36) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.18 (€1.32) | €0.98 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.67 (€0.68) | €0.71 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.54) | €1.13 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.92) | €1.76 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.98 (€0.50) | €0.90 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 23% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Peru | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,790 (€709) | €792 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,361 (€346) | €522 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 172 (€44) | €133 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,843 (€469) | €597 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,168 (€297) | €366 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 142 (€36) | €83 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 77 (€20) | €14 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,370 (€348) | €410 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 386 (€98) | €100 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (€7) | €14 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (€4.05) | €12 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 17% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Peru | Latvia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 148 (€38) | €61 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (€24) | €21 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 230 (€58) | €78 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 250 (€64) | €105 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 27% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Peru | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,847 (€16,235) | €19,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.83 (€1.23) | €1.66 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 124 (€32) | €48 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Peru | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (€4.88) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 18 (€4.65) | €16 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 78 (€20) | €40 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 21 (€5.22) | €3.00 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (€3.37) | €4.16 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (€4.17) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.04 (€1.28) | €1.82 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.75 (€1.21) | €3.57 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (€8) | €20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 14% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Peru | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 41 (€10) | €16 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 30 (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 96 (€24) | €61 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 119 (€30) | €49 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 28 (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (€3.45) | €2.61 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.90) | €3.27 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,242 (€570) | €765 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.67 (€0.17) | €0.10 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 178 (€45) | €38 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (€3.79) | €4.00 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Peru is 23% cheaper than in Latvia
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