Cost of living in Peru compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Peru is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (3,061 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (2,444 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (1,032 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.11 (647 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (1,138 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.69 (467 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 15 (1,842 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.63 (585 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.43 (435 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (787 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (4,304 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (981 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (270 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 58% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Peru is 51% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,153 (398,919 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,629 (206,107 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 227 (28,700 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,876 (237,311 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,144 (144,758 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (21,453 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (9,384 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,274 (161,145 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 439 (55,520 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (4,251 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (2,905 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 94% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Peru is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 165 (20,880 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 147% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 105 (13,309 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (33,047 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 255 (32,319 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 10% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Peru is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 (7,826,821 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.17 (654 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 125 (15,851 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 29% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Peru is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 16 (1,980 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 417% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 13 (1,655 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (15,061 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (3,476 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (1,854 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 122% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (2,129 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.99 (631 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (766 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 36 (4,587 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 171% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Peru is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 53 (6,746 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 30 (3,851 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 123 (15,596 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 114 (14,398 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (4,467 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (1,844 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (999 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 100% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,107 (266,575 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.85 (107 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 352% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 140 (17,725 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (2,155 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 316% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria
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