Cost of living in Peru compared to Mexico
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 307 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 160 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 70 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.27 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 28 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 47 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.19 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 94 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.11 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 50 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.41 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 35 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 280 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 36 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.45 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 25 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Peru is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,973 (Mex$ 13,461) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,515 (Mex$ 6,860) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 215 (Mex$ 975) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,846 (Mex$ 8,357) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,203 (Mex$ 5,446) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 150 (Mex$ 680) | Mex$ 888 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 432 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,250 (Mex$ 5,661) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 487 (Mex$ 2,204) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 115 | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 21 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 119 | - 19% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Peru is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 979 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 692 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (Mex$ 1,144) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Peru is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,636 (Mex$ 288,123) | Mex$ 375,809 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.73 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 140 (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 583 | + 9% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Peru is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 93 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 218 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 696 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 79 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 17 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 63 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 69 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.61 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 34 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 260 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Peru is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 50 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 396 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 164 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 124 (Mex$ 562) | Mex$ 829 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 121 (Mex$ 550) | Mex$ 904 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 179 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 81 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 49 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,260 (Mex$ 14,760) | Mex$ 11,173 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.55 (Mex$ 2.48) | Mex$ 2.44 | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 137 (Mex$ 621) | Mex$ 888 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 74 | + 13% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,913 prices entered by 1,122 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 24% cheaper than in Mexico
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