- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (1,585 ₦) | 2,389 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (1,733 ₦) | 1,968 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (988 ₦) | 1,018 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (510 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (683 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.12 (339 ₦) | 624 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (1,200 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.66 (506 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.09 (227 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.96 (538 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (3,649 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (737 ₦) | 377 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.05 (223 ₦) | 372 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 2% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,562 (278,142 ₦) | 337,231 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,582 (171,778 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 244 (26,468 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,095 (227,413 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,145 (124,300 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 180 (19,509 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 94 (10,218 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,341 (145,534 ₦) | 116,887 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 307 (33,343 ₦) | 37,416 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (3,134 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (1,433 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 138 (15,005 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 135 (14,656 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 258 (28,040 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 274 (29,726 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,429 (6,776,579 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.69 (400 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (10,991 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 20 (2,118 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (2,360 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 105 (11,370 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 25 (2,665 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (1,174 ₦) | 1,178 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (1,672 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.21 (457 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.08 (443 ₦) | 505 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (2,600 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (6,218 ₦) | 5,745 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 35 (3,747 ₦) | 3,305 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 126 (13,660 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 126 (13,638 ₦) | 16,023 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 22 (2,419 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (1,200 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (1,374 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 144% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,939 (210,474 ₦) | 202,427 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.65 (71 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 146 (15,842 ₦) | 15,030 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (1,045 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
108.549
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,186 prices entered by 303 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria
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