- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Macedonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Macedonia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 11% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (250 ден) | 427 ден | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (252 ден) | 191 ден | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (144 ден) | 150 ден | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.37 (71 ден) | 49 ден | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (100 ден) | 88 ден | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.20 (52 ден) | 54 ден | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (192 ден) | 164 ден | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.51 (73 ден) | 52 ден | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.23 (36 ден) | 39 ден | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.84 (79 ден) | 49 ден | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (572 ден) | 323 ден | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (110 ден) | 73 ден | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.16 (35 ден) | 19 ден | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 56% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,760 (44,976 ден) | 23,552 ден | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,804 (29,399 ден) | 16,326 ден | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 265 (4,321 ден) | 8,170 ден | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (36,233 ден) | 15,335 ден | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (21,276 ден) | 12,367 ден | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (2,677 ден) | 4,219 ден | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (1,560 ден) | 732 ден | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,371 (22,336 ден) | 22,032 ден | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 305 (4,969 ден) | 6,874 ден | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (494 ден) | 300 ден | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (204 ден) | 131 ден | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 2% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (2,447 ден) | 2,775 ден | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (2,236 ден) | 1,956 ден | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (4,367 ден) | 5,096 ден | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (4,335 ден) | 4,820 ден | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 0% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,043 (1,043,645 ден) | 1,246,860 ден | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.84 (63 ден) | 68 ден | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 98 (1,591 ден) | 1,293 ден | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 39% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (337 ден) | 203 ден | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (357 ден) | 233 ден | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 109 (1,777 ден) | 1,167 ден | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (444 ден) | 105 ден | + 321% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (184 ден) | 173 ден | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (251 ден) | 190 ден | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.19 (68 ден) | 47 ден | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (69 ден) | 99 ден | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (392 ден) | 210 ден | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 10% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 70 (1,144 ден) | 789 ден | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (553 ден) | 572 ден | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 132 (2,152 ден) | 1,000 ден | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 134 (2,176 ден) | 1,385 ден | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (373 ден) | 182 ден | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (177 ден) | 86 ден | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (209 ден) | 84 ден | + 149% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (37,427 ден) | 52,980 ден | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (11 ден) | 29 ден | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (2,760 ден) | 1,682 ден | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (182 ден) | 130 ден | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
16.296
MKD
/
PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,138 prices entered by 237 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 13% more expensive than in Macedonia
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