- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 2% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 118 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 93 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 63 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.59 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 18 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.12 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 62 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.60 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 37 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.24 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 22 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.77 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 208 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.40 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,646 (Mex$ 15,818) | Mex$ 18,696 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,585 (Mex$ 9,479) | Mex$ 10,193 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 263 (Mex$ 1,574) | Mex$ 1,387 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,975 (Mex$ 11,809) | Mex$ 10,372 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,031 (Mex$ 6,165) | Mex$ 6,087 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 222 (Mex$ 1,327) | Mex$ 1,289 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 94 (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 385 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,293 (Mex$ 7,731) | Mex$ 8,409 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 340 (Mex$ 2,033) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 98 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 19 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 91 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 832 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 115 (Mex$ 690) | Mex$ 661 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 238 (Mex$ 1,421) | Mex$ 1,403 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 262 (Mex$ 1,568) | Mex$ 1,199 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,882 (Mex$ 375,943) | Mex$ 294,929 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.49 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 18 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 98 (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 520 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 78 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 26 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 178 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 87 (Mex$ 521) | Mex$ 560 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 22 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 65 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 49 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 51 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.36 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 27 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.59 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 23 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 129 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 367 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 137 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 134 (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 1,142 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 109 (Mex$ 654) | Mex$ 693 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 92 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 51 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 42 | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,053 (Mex$ 12,275) | Mex$ 9,901 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.89 (Mex$ 5.33) | Mex$ 3.90 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (Mex$ 941) | Mex$ 651 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 50 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,479 prices entered by 1,553 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 9% more expensive than in Mexico
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