Cost of living in Peru compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 287 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 145 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 66 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.85 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 41 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.28 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 27 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 82 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.89 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 46 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.91 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 31 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 270 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 34 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.98 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 22 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,902 (Mex$ 14,266) | Mex$ 19,835 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,472 (Mex$ 7,237) | Mex$ 10,125 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 178 (Mex$ 873) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,699 (Mex$ 8,353) | Mex$ 13,483 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,135 (Mex$ 5,579) | Mex$ 6,891 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 155 (Mex$ 760) | Mex$ 706 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 70 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 385 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,363 (Mex$ 6,702) | Mex$ 7,089 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 406 (Mex$ 1,996) | Mex$ 2,426 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 110 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 118 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 168 (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 983 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 684 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 233 (Mex$ 1,147) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 237 (Mex$ 1,163) | Mex$ 1,317 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 56,718 (Mex$ 278,806) | Mex$ 361,153 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.37 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 103 (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 538 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 78 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 201 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 618 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 78 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 56 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 63 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.68 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 34 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 35 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 236 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 353 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 157 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (Mex$ 616) | Mex$ 828 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 775 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 152 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 83 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 43 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,106 (Mex$ 10,354) | Mex$ 12,268 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.66 (Mex$ 3.25) | Mex$ 3.20 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 168 (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 918 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 69 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,323 prices entered by 1,308 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Mexico
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