Cost of living in Peru compared to Macao
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Peru | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (53 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (40 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (17 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.91 (10 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (17 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.39 (7 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (26 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.65 (10 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.10 (7 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (13 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (72 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (17 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.07 (4.42 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 54% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Peru | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,043 (6,492 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,657 (3,536 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 196 (418 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,767 (3,769 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,117 (2,383 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 146 (311 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 70 (149 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,290 (2,753 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 400 (854 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (73 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (39 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 40% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Peru | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 160 (342 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 98 (209 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 244 (520 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 (513 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Peru | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,940 (134,293 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.32 (11 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (227 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Peru | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (37 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (24 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 93 (197 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (56 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (31 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (36 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.42 (12 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.44 (12 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (79 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 64% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Peru | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 51 (110 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 29 (62 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 113 (242 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (238 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (70 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (32 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (16 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,934 (4,126 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (1.22 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 152 (325 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (37 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Macao
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