- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 117 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 92 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 63 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.61 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 18 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.00 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 61 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.53 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 38 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.10 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 24 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.87 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 217 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.11 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,601 (Mex$ 14,773) | Mex$ 19,466 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,619 (Mex$ 9,196) | Mex$ 10,077 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 262 (Mex$ 1,487) | Mex$ 1,460 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,888 (Mex$ 10,722) | Mex$ 10,773 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,022 (Mex$ 5,806) | Mex$ 6,138 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 209 (Mex$ 1,185) | Mex$ 1,465 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 385 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,360 (Mex$ 7,727) | Mex$ 8,209 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 304 (Mex$ 1,728) | Mex$ 2,061 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 103 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 79 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (Mex$ 789) | Mex$ 831 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 128 (Mex$ 726) | Mex$ 654 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 264 (Mex$ 1,502) | Mex$ 1,482 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 269 (Mex$ 1,525) | Mex$ 1,292 | + 18% | |
| 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/. 65,231 (Mex$ 370,502) | Mex$ 297,532 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.65 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 105 (Mex$ 596) | Mex$ 482 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 78 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 24 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 184 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 90 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 546 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 25 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 70 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 47 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 51 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.32 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.37 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 119 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 367 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 139 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 1,244 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 119 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 724 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 101 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 54 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 44 | + 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,086 (Mex$ 11,849) | Mex$ 10,229 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.65 (Mex$ 3.72) | Mex$ 2.39 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 167 (Mex$ 951) | Mex$ 696 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 51 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,226 prices entered by 1,439 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 4% more expensive than in Mexico
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