Cost of living in Peru compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 53% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (€6) | €18 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (€4.61) | €10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€1.98) | €4.97 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.91 (€1.22) | €1.22 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (€2.03) | €4.60 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.39 (€0.84) | €2.96 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (€3.02) | €6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.65 (€1.16) | €2.23 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.10 (€0.77) | €1.51 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.54) | €1.36 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (€8) | €6 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.96) | €2.94 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.07 (€0.51) | €1.46 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 69% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,043 (€756) | €2,241 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,657 (€412) | €1,852 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 196 (€49) | €280 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,767 (€439) | €1,533 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,117 (€277) | €1,267 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 146 (€36) | €200 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 70 (€17) | €41 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,290 (€320) | €317 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 400 (€99) | €187 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (€9) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (€4.57) | €22 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 37% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 160 (€40) | €77 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 98 (€24) | €34 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 244 (€61) | €90 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 (€60) | €121 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 56% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,940 (€15,629) | €28,626 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.32 (€1.32) | €2.10 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (€26) | €83 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 41% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (€4.36) | €2.05 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (€2.81) | €12 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 93 (€23) | €49 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (€3.59) | €5.17 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (€4.24) | €4.06 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.42 (€1.35) | €2.37 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.44 (€1.35) | €3.24 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (€9) | €24 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 51 (€13) | €55 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 29 (€7) | €24 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 113 (€28) | €234 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (€28) | €71 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (€8) | €13 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (€3.70) | €3.33 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (€1.90) | €5.30 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,934 (€480) | €636 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (€0.14) | €0.08 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 152 (€38) | €38 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€4.34) | €7 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Peru is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands
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