Cost of living in Peru compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (2,472 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (1,821 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (764 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (464 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (672 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.37 (369 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (1,448 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.58 (502 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.34 (257 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.46 (600 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (3,982 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (796 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.63 (179 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,684 (294,560 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,483 (162,697 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 194 (21,293 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,666 (182,760 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 969 (106,361 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (15,796 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (7,317 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,302 (142,908 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 391 (42,959 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 32 (3,511 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (1,793 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 137 (14,997 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (10,378 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (27,767 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 235 (25,756 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 59,921 (6,575,016 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.53 (388 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 108 (11,875 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (2,386 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 27 (2,962 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 75 (8,262 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (1,767 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (1,447 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (1,758 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.51 (495 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.45 (488 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (3,736 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (3,848 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (3,357 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 86 (9,479 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (11,228 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (2,609 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (1,486 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (764 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,908 (209,370 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.86 (94 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 150 (16,419 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (1,681 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,685 prices entered by 488 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria
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