Cost of living in Peru compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 8% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (₨291) | ₨269 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (₨220) | ₨350 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (₨99) | ₨172 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.13 (₨60) | ₨35 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (₨112) | ₨80 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.04 (₨47) | ₨87 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (₨154) | ₨160 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.65 (₨54) | ₨83 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.67 (₨43) | ₨51 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₨75) | ₨70 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 (₨441) | ₨472 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₨91) | ₨76 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.24 (₨26) | ₨10 | + 162% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 15% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,085 (₨36,125) | ₨50,890 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,663 (₨19,476) | ₨23,651 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 200 (₨2,338) | ₨2,840 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,904 (₨22,297) | ₨27,201 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (₨13,785) | ₨13,679 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 (₨1,748) | ₨2,000 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 84 (₨979) | ₨884 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,290 (₨15,108) | ₨27,685 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 460 (₨5,383) | ₨7,679 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 37 (₨434) | ₨250 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (₨271) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 46% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 171 (₨1,999) | ₨2,280 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 103 (₨1,206) | ₨3,120 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (₨2,963) | ₨4,041 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (₨2,786) | ₨3,000 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 15% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,942 (₨760,412) | ₨1,376,100 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.90 (₨57) | ₨74 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 134 (₨1,565) | ₨1,500 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (₨180) | ₨125 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 15 (₨174) | ₨400 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 89 (₨1,039) | ₨1,190 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (₨314) | ₨150 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (₨186) | ₨136 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (₨203) | ₨300 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.54 (₨65) | ₨125 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (₨72) | ₨52 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (₨384) | ₨600 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 20% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 45 (₨530) | ₨1,000 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (₨360) | ₨529 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 119 (₨1,399) | ₨1,000 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 115 (₨1,349) | ₨1,400 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (₨403) | ₨300 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (₨175) | ₨125 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (₨97) | ₨175 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,066 (₨24,196) | ₨25,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.81 (₨10) | ₨1.00 | + 852% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 141 (₨1,649) | ₨1,300 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 19 (₨219) | ₨247 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 11% cheaper than in Mauritius
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