- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Macedonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Macedonia
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 18% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (255 ден) | 370 ден | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (255 ден) | 202 ден | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (152 ден) | 133 ден | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.59 (74 ден) | 50 ден | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (102 ден) | 95 ден | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.12 (50 ден) | 51 ден | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (184 ден) | 157 ден | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.47 (72 ден) | 51 ден | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.23 (36 ден) | 36 ден | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.76 (77 ден) | 48 ден | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (561 ден) | 266 ден | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (107 ден) | 74 ден | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.35 (38 ден) | 21 ден | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 47% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,572 (41,590 ден) | 26,342 ден | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,625 (26,276 ден) | 18,424 ден | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 260 (4,206 ден) | 6,800 ден | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,975 (31,937 ден) | 17,098 ден | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,031 (16,672 ден) | 11,691 ден | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 222 (3,590 ден) | 3,278 ден | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 93 (1,511 ден) | 765 ден | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,302 (21,043 ден) | 26,811 ден | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 332 (5,362 ден) | 6,250 ден | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 27 (429 ден) | 295 ден | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 19 (302 ден) | 131 ден | + 130% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 21% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (2,171 ден) | 2,636 ден | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 115 (1,866 ден) | 2,332 ден | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 238 (3,844 ден) | 5,429 ден | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 262 (4,241 ден) | 5,143 ден | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 7% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,882 (1,016,687 ден) | 1,030,580 ден | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.49 (56 ден) | 62 ден | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 102 (1,656 ден) | 1,299 ден | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 32% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (294 ден) | 203 ден | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (407 ден) | 233 ден | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 87 (1,408 ден) | 1,167 ден | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 22 (355 ден) | 105 ден | + 237% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (190 ден) | 173 ден | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (251 ден) | 190 ден | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.35 (70 ден) | 47 ден | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.59 (74 ден) | 99 ден | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 23 (364 ден) | 200 ден | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 12% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (898 ден) | 789 ден | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (522 ден) | 534 ден | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 134 (2,160 ден) | 1,000 ден | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 109 (1,770 ден) | 1,385 ден | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (340 ден) | 212 ден | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (180 ден) | 86 ден | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (205 ден) | 89 ден | + 131% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,086 (33,728 ден) | 52,980 ден | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.89 (14 ден) | 29 ден | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (2,544 ден) | 1,534 ден | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (166 ден) | 122 ден | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
16.168
MKD
/
PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,661 prices entered by 291 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 12% more expensive than in Macedonia
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