Cost of living in Peru compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 19 (2,163 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (1,787 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 6 (737 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.32 (493 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (689 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.99 (341 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (1,190 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.45 (507 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.45 (280 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.32 (607 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (3,776 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (812 ₦) | 334 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.70 (194 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,524 (287,902 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,371 (156,448 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 191 (21,766 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,822 (207,884 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 950 (108,350 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 147 (16,762 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 73 (8,369 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,256 (143,277 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 348 (39,757 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (3,255 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (1,744 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (15,317 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 98 (11,194 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 256 (29,185 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 (27,423 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 51,001 (5,818,639 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.93 (448 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 102 (11,623 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (2,631 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 252% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 26 (2,962 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (9,788 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (2,182 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (1,381 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (1,695 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.10 (468 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.70 (536 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 27 (3,055 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 42 (4,781 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (3,682 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 116 (13,218 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 103 (11,789 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (2,661 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (1,410 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (801 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,686 (192,314 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.48 (55 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 158 (17,975 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (1,573 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,445 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria
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