Cost of living in Peru compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 26 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 289 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 158 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 72 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.08 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 47 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.99 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 27 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 92 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.96 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 49 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.67 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 34 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 7 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 42 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 278 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.34 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 25 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,163 (Mex$ 14,592) | Mex$ 20,281 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,686 (Mex$ 7,778) | Mex$ 10,225 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 194 (Mex$ 896) | Mex$ 1,112 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,992 (Mex$ 9,188) | Mex$ 12,923 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,230 (Mex$ 5,674) | Mex$ 7,476 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 137 (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 832 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 78 (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 416 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,234 (Mex$ 5,690) | Mex$ 6,277 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 528 (Mex$ 2,433) | Mex$ 2,589 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 38 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 115 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 118 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 165 (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 1,003 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 107 (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 709 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 267 (Mex$ 1,230) | Mex$ 1,730 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 245 (Mex$ 1,131) | Mex$ 1,306 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| 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/. 67,836 (Mex$ 312,907) | Mex$ 364,078 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.12 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 143 (Mex$ 661) | Mex$ 643 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 26 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 98 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 33 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 233 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 617 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 25 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 82 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 57 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 70 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 7 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 34 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 33 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 239 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 55 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 356 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 160 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 118 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 782 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 126 (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 807 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 170 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 82 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 47 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,380 (Mex$ 10,979) | Mex$ 11,943 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (Mex$ 3.55) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (Mex$ 726) | Mex$ 956 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 19 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 82 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.613
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,520 prices entered by 1,164 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 18% cheaper than in Mexico
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