Cost of living in Peru compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (2,788 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (1,939 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (889 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (518 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (733 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.53 (389 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (1,457 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.18 (571 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.67 (294 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (668 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (3,900 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (831 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.98 (219 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 40% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,839 (312,703 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,408 (155,044 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 170 (18,715 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,850 (203,736 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,170 (128,923 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 139 (15,304 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 78 (8,639 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,345 (148,176 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 385 (42,357 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (3,052 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (1,752 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 148 (16,255 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (10,199 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 230 (25,287 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 250 (27,565 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,847 (7,032,422 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.83 (532 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 124 (13,691 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (2,114 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 18 (2,014 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 78 (8,623 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 21 (2,261 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (1,461 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (1,806 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.04 (556 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.75 (523 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (3,374 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Peru | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 41 (4,533 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 30 (3,312 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 96 (10,608 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 119 (13,127 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 28 (3,088 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (1,495 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (823 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,242 (246,967 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.67 (73 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 178 (19,637 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (1,640 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,157 prices entered by 501 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria
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