- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 119 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 96 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 65 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.29 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 31 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.23 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 64 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.39 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 38 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.16 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 24 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.90 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 216 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.21 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 2% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,705 (Mex$ 15,544) | Mex$ 19,281 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,770 (Mex$ 10,170) | Mex$ 10,195 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 266 (Mex$ 1,531) | Mex$ 1,635 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (Mex$ 12,778) | Mex$ 12,158 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (Mex$ 7,503) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (Mex$ 944) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 92 (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 382 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,359 (Mex$ 7,808) | Mex$ 8,054 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (Mex$ 1,732) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 110 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 12 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 79 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 140 (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 838 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 129 (Mex$ 740) | Mex$ 674 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (Mex$ 1,501) | Mex$ 1,525 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 261 (Mex$ 1,502) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 67,244 (Mex$ 386,449) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.70 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 455 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 77 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 19 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 181 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 103 (Mex$ 591) | Mex$ 545 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 24 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 72 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 50 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 55 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.20 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 28 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 127 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 76 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 379 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 138 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 126 (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 131 (Mex$ 754) | Mex$ 750 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 103 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 55 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 14 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 45 | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (Mex$ 13,199) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (Mex$ 3.97) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 161 (Mex$ 923) | Mex$ 757 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 52 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,905 prices entered by 1,329 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Mexico
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