- 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 (1,685 ₦) | 2,527 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (1,732 ₦) | 2,014 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (1,020 ₦) | 1,010 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.61 (501 ₦) | 833 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (691 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.00 (327 ₦) | 670 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (1,184 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.53 (493 ₦) | 1,182 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.10 (228 ₦) | 893 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.89 (532 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (3,783 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (722 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.11 (230 ₦) | 365 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 1% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,601 (282,888 ₦) | 324,688 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,619 (176,098 ₦) | 228,608 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 262 (28,476 ₦) | 28,443 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,888 (205,313 ₦) | 216,517 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,022 (111,184 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 209 (22,699 ₦) | 21,213 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (10,393 ₦) | 6,109 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,360 (147,963 ₦) | 118,039 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 304 (33,085 ₦) | 38,926 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (3,035 ₦) | 1,784 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (1,360 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (15,111 ₦) | 6,540 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 128 (13,894 ₦) | 9,287 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 264 (28,756 ₦) | 18,453 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 269 (29,208 ₦) | 26,299 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 65,231 (7,094,835 ₦) | 5,209,220 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.65 (397 ₦) | 147 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (11,476 ₦) | 11,984 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (1,975 ₦) | 1,610 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 24 (2,631 ₦) | 1,948 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 90 (9,741 ₦) | 7,629 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 25 (2,689 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (1,245 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (1,751 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.32 (469 ₦) | 422 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.37 (475 ₦) | 439 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 (2,433 ₦) | 1,348 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (6,199 ₦) | 5,793 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (3,694 ₦) | 3,178 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (13,575 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 119 (12,956 ₦) | 15,881 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (2,329 ₦) | 2,382 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (1,223 ₦) | 1,584 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (1,446 ₦) | 518 ₦ | + 179% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,086 (226,891 ₦) | 232,084 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.65 (71 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 167 (18,202 ₦) | 14,765 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (1,103 ₦) | 483 ₦ | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
108.765
NGN
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria
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