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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/. 14 (1,557 ₦) | 2,386 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (1,642 ₦) | 1,947 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (877 ₦) | 947 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.31 (471 ₦) | 911 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.69 (621 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.05 (333 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (1,269 ₦) | 2,135 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.14 (453 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.05 (224 ₦) | 782 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.89 (535 ₦) | 298 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 32 (3,491 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (763 ₦) | 364 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (233 ₦) | 360 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,615 (285,792 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,574 (172,044 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 265 (28,963 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,121 (231,789 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,205 (131,634 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 167 (18,238 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 79 (8,681 ₦) | 8,041 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,235 (134,978 ₦) | 106,635 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 314 (34,312 ₦) | 33,761 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (3,039 ₦) | 1,602 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (1,600 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 135 (14,796 ₦) | 8,333 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 123 (13,405 ₦) | 11,637 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 282 (30,866 ₦) | 17,226 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 292 (31,855 ₦) | 28,300 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 67,212 (7,344,481 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.89 (425 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 100 (10,980 ₦) | 10,263 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (2,276 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 21 (2,297 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 106 (11,529 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 30 (3,253 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (1,234 ₦) | 1,231 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (1,742 ₦) | 1,272 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.85 (530 ₦) | 335 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (661 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 23 (2,523 ₦) | 2,328 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 63 (6,900 ₦) | 4,816 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (3,654 ₦) | 3,341 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 127 (13,918 ₦) | 15,421 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 135 (14,740 ₦) | 15,117 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 22 (2,378 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (1,256 ₦) | 1,445 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (1,469 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 128% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,321 (253,666 ₦) | 136,721 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (67 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 166 (18,153 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 13 (1,428 ₦) | 464 ₦ | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria
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