Cost of living in Peru compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 240 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 132 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 60 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.33 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 36 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.24 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 69 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.65 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 44 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.48 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 25 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.80 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 260 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 32 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.75 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,780 (Mex$ 15,031) | Mex$ 19,154 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,458 (Mex$ 7,882) | Mex$ 9,278 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 172 (Mex$ 930) | Mex$ 1,068 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,789 (Mex$ 9,674) | Mex$ 11,221 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,054 (Mex$ 5,701) | Mex$ 6,225 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 126 (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 784 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 385 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,330 (Mex$ 7,192) | Mex$ 6,925 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 405 (Mex$ 2,189) | Mex$ 2,220 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 105 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 95 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (Mex$ 807) | Mex$ 869 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 94 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 661 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 246 (Mex$ 1,329) | Mex$ 1,509 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 243 (Mex$ 1,313) | Mex$ 1,156 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,125 (Mex$ 325,079) | Mex$ 341,317 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.12 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 122 (Mex$ 661) | Mex$ 545 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 85 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 28 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 225 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 85 (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 573 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 20 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 80 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 51 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 58 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.77 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.85 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 32 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 197 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 40 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 321 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 151 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 91 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 869 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 119 (Mex$ 642) | Mex$ 728 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 27 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 146 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 77 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 43 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,232 (Mex$ 12,067) | Mex$ 11,701 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.46 (Mex$ 2.49) | Mex$ 3.22 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 181 (Mex$ 978) | Mex$ 933 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 65 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,244 prices entered by 1,639 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 10% cheaper than in Mexico
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