Cost of living in Peru compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 18 (€4.80) | €8 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 (€4.12) | €5.22 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.80) | €2.32 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.25 (€1.15) | €1.00 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.69 (€1.55) | €1.83 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.67 (€0.72) | €1.79 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (€2.81) | €3.12 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.48 (€1.21) | €1.25 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.48 (€0.67) | €0.55 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.07 (€1.37) | €1.17 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.89) | €1.82 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.71 (€0.46) | €0.75 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 20% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,556 (€694) | €773 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,488 (€404) | €506 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 200 (€54) | €136 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,796 (€487) | €622 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,015 (€276) | €345 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 171 (€46) | €97 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (€20) | €11 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,320 (€358) | €359 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 371 (€101) | €92 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (€4.20) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 29% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 122 (€33) | €77 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 100 (€27) | €32 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (€71) | €93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (€69) | €79 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 26% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,904 (€15,170) | €18,999 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.92 (€1.06) | €1.28 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 103 (€28) | €43 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 23% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (€7) | €6 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 90 (€24) | €33 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (€4.57) | €4.35 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (€3.29) | €3.62 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (€4.07) | €2.73 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.10 (€1.11) | €1.65 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.83 (€1.31) | €4.05 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 28 (€8) | €14 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 44 (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (€9) | €15 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 131 (€35) | €72 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 107 (€29) | €40 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (€3.39) | €2.75 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€2.01) | €2.93 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,080 (€564) | €428 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (€0.14) | €0.17 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 161 (€44) | €41 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 13 (€3.66) | €3.93 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Latvia
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