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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is about the same as in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (268 ден) | 422 ден | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (243 ден) | 223 ден | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (113 ден) | 160 ден | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (69 ден) | 53 ден | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.70 (93 ден) | 109 ден | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.71 (44 ден) | 75 ден | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (169 ден) | 200 ден | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.29 (70 ден) | 47 ден | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.36 (38 ден) | 38 ден | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.03 (82 ден) | 48 ден | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 31 (507 ден) | 351 ден | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (113 ден) | 75 ден | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.73 (28 ден) | 25 ден | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 55% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,660 (43,453 ден) | 23,044 ден | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,554 (25,391 ден) | 13,957 ден | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 205 (3,352 ден) | 4,407 ден | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,805 (29,487 ден) | 15,210 ден | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,014 (16,569 ден) | 10,937 ден | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 177 (2,892 ден) | 2,595 ден | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 72 (1,168 ден) | 809 ден | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,231 (20,105 ден) | 24,058 ден | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 358 (5,857 ден) | 5,384 ден | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 26 (431 ден) | 296 ден | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (256 ден) | 174 ден | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 113 (1,839 ден) | 3,639 ден | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 99 (1,617 ден) | 2,341 ден | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (4,204 ден) | 5,495 ден | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 228 (3,727 ден) | 4,803 ден | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is about the same as in Macedonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,253 (1,017,057 ден) | 1,278,100 ден | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.89 (64 ден) | 72 ден | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 100 (1,637 ден) | 1,366 ден | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 10% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (407 ден) | 194 ден | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (407 ден) | 213 ден | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 83 (1,357 ден) | 2,000 ден | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 17 (275 ден) | 340 ден | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (195 ден) | 195 ден | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (246 ден) | 176 ден | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.07 (66 ден) | 54 ден | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (79 ден) | 140 ден | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 26 (429 ден) | 195 ден | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 48% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 47 (760 ден) | 628 ден | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (504 ден) | 512 ден | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 127 (2,073 ден) | 1,000 ден | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 105 (1,720 ден) | 1,277 ден | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (379 ден) | 199 ден | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (201 ден) | 93 ден | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (124 ден) | 109 ден | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,836 (29,988 ден) | 18,835 ден | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.55 (9 ден) | 6 ден | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 152 (2,481 ден) | 1,474 ден | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (221 ден) | 143 ден | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,775 prices entered by 405 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 12% more expensive than in Macedonia
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