Cost of living in Peru compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (NZ$11) | NZ$25 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (NZ$9) | NZ$16 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (NZ$3.67) | NZ$8 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.33 (NZ$2.32) | NZ$2.49 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (NZ$4.50) | NZ$11 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.08 (NZ$1.78) | NZ$9 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (NZ$2.77) | NZ$4.76 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.45 (NZ$1.50) | NZ$4.03 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (NZ$2.63) | NZ$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (NZ$20) | NZ$18 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (NZ$3.65) | NZ$4.43 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.15 (NZ$0.94) | NZ$2.81 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 68% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,954 (NZ$1,288) | NZ$4,192 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,722 (NZ$751) | NZ$3,356 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 243 (NZ$106) | NZ$217 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,790 (NZ$780) | NZ$2,542 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,214 (NZ$529) | NZ$2,198 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 173 (NZ$75) | NZ$156 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 75 (NZ$32) | NZ$87 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,121 (NZ$489) | NZ$598 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 433 (NZ$189) | NZ$187 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 (NZ$17) | NZ$20 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (NZ$8) | NZ$34 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 136 (NZ$59) | NZ$142 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 109 (NZ$47) | NZ$92 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 272 (NZ$119) | NZ$197 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 252 (NZ$110) | NZ$216 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 60% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,706 (NZ$26,466) | NZ$46,501 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.74 (NZ$2.07) | NZ$2.77 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 123 (NZ$53) | NZ$186 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 12% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (NZ$13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 (NZ$44) | NZ$60 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 24 (NZ$11) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.70 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (NZ$2.67) | NZ$2.83 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (NZ$2.78) | NZ$3.49 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (NZ$15) | NZ$38 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (NZ$25) | NZ$82 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 36 (NZ$16) | NZ$42 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 107 (NZ$47) | NZ$255 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 137 (NZ$60) | NZ$133 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (NZ$15) | NZ$20 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 17 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.89 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (NZ$4.27) | NZ$13 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,973 (NZ$1,296) | NZ$1,174 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (NZ$0.32) | NZ$0.51 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (NZ$74) | NZ$66 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (NZ$7) | NZ$40 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,050 prices entered by 339 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand
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