- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 118 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 94 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 66 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.46 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 31 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 61 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.50 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 37 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.21 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.98 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 222 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 25 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.25 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 0% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,603 (Mex$ 15,538) | Mex$ 19,628 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,703 (Mex$ 10,166) | Mex$ 10,435 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 256 (Mex$ 1,527) | Mex$ 1,611 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,225 (Mex$ 13,279) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,309 (Mex$ 7,810) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (Mex$ 980) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 383 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,338 (Mex$ 7,987) | Mex$ 8,103 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (Mex$ 1,799) | Mex$ 1,993 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 104 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 89 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (Mex$ 895) | Mex$ 801 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (Mex$ 817) | Mex$ 660 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (Mex$ 1,600) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (Mex$ 1,588) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,429 (Mex$ 372,603) | Mex$ 313,694 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.82 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 466 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 77 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 186 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 100 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 547 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 68 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 49 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 53 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.34 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 28 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 29 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 123 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 384 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 136 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 122 (Mex$ 725) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 130 (Mex$ 777) | Mex$ 748 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 102 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 55 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 45 | + 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,120 (Mex$ 12,655) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (Mex$ 4.12) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (Mex$ 921) | Mex$ 715 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 52 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,133 prices entered by 1,393 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 9% more expensive than in Mexico
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