- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Macedonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Macedonia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 4% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 14 (229 ден) | 447 ден | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (250 ден) | 211 ден | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (143 ден) | 150 ден | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (75 ден) | 49 ден | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (100 ден) | 88 ден | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (50 ден) | 54 ден | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (176 ден) | 164 ден | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.59 (73 ден) | 52 ден | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.14 (34 ден) | 39 ден | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.97 (79 ден) | 49 ден | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (532 ден) | 323 ден | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (108 ден) | 72 ден | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.05 (33 ден) | 21 ден | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 43% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,636 (41,891 ден) | 25,217 ден | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,582 (25,145 ден) | 16,326 ден | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 244 (3,875 ден) | 8,170 ден | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,095 (33,289 ден) | 15,431 ден | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,145 (18,195 ден) | 13,560 ден | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 180 (2,856 ден) | 4,219 ден | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 93 (1,478 ден) | 732 ден | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,341 (21,304 ден) | 22,032 ден | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 307 (4,881 ден) | 6,874 ден | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (459 ден) | 300 ден | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (219 ден) | 131 ден | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 1% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 136 (2,159 ден) | 2,166 ден | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 134 (2,125 ден) | 1,956 ден | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (4,087 ден) | 4,914 ден | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 261 (4,154 ден) | 4,820 ден | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 1% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,206 (1,020,223 ден) | 1,212,730 ден | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.69 (59 ден) | 67 ден | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 104 (1,659 ден) | 1,325 ден | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 29% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (298 ден) | 203 ден | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (349 ден) | 233 ден | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 96 (1,528 ден) | 1,167 ден | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 25 (393 ден) | 105 ден | + 273% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (172 ден) | 173 ден | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (245 ден) | 190 ден | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.21 (67 ден) | 47 ден | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.08 (65 ден) | 99 ден | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (381 ден) | 200 ден | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 21% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (883 ден) | 789 ден | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (546 ден) | 534 ден | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 126 (2,000 ден) | 1,000 ден | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 122 (1,931 ден) | 1,385 ден | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 22 (348 ден) | 182 ден | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (176 ден) | 86 ден | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (199 ден) | 84 ден | + 136% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,939 (30,810 ден) | 52,980 ден | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.62 (10 ден) | 29 ден | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 150 (2,386 ден) | 1,672 ден | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (153 ден) | 122 ден | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
15.890
MKD
/
PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,438 prices entered by 238 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Macedonia
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