Cost of living in Peru compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (10,650 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (8,629 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (3,403 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.53 (2,374 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (4,550 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.88 (1,667 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (5,549 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (2,667 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.33 (1,428 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (2,653 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (19,209 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (3,497 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (914 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,870 (1,232,022 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,786 (766,636 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (89,122 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,702 (730,534 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,000 (429,088 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 135 (57,846 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (30,645 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,044 (448,139 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 405 (173,728 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 37 (15,730 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 617% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (7,335 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 203% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 203% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (64,496 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (47,884 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 285 (122,425 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 265 (113,788 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,348 (23,756,539 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 375% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.18 (2,223 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 128 (54,920 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 157% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (8,874 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 31 (13,341 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 655% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 106 (45,542 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (11,044 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (6,617 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (7,961 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.72 (2,455 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.69 (2,442 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 39 (16,797 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 363% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 41 (17,679 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 41 (17,525 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 102 (43,671 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 157 (67,301 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (14,526 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (6,783 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (3,985 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,193 (1,370,421 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 360% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.82 (351 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 173 (74,297 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (7,377 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,276 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Peru is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria
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