Cost of living in Peru compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 213 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 118 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 53 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.21 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.54 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 72 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.61 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 40 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.36 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.51 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 233 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.69 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,633 (Mex$ 14,367) | Mex$ 18,962 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,452 (Mex$ 7,921) | Mex$ 8,614 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 195 (Mex$ 1,065) | Mex$ 1,034 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,746 (Mex$ 9,526) | Mex$ 10,152 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 992 (Mex$ 5,412) | Mex$ 4,898 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 151 (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 718 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 381 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,206 (Mex$ 6,583) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 354 (Mex$ 1,931) | Mex$ 2,031 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 31 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 101 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 91 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 140 (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 845 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 96 (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 650 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (Mex$ 1,379) | Mex$ 1,496 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 237 (Mex$ 1,292) | Mex$ 1,106 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,052 (Mex$ 327,702) | Mex$ 341,309 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.55 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 107 (Mex$ 583) | Mex$ 530 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 82 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 174 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 73 (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 518 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 82 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 50 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 56 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.33 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 29 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.20 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 29 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 32 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 190 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 37 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 311 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 146 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 85 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 836 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 103 (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 680 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 121 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 71 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 39 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,791 (Mex$ 9,775) | Mex$ 9,977 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.80 (Mex$ 4.35) | Mex$ 2.61 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (Mex$ 843) | Mex$ 991 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 61 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,837 prices entered by 1,591 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 8% cheaper than in Mexico
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