- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (1,665 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (1,680 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (958 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.37 (474 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (667 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.20 (347 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (1,279 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.51 (489 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.23 (242 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.84 (525 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (3,807 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (730 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.16 (234 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 2% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,760 (299,401 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,804 (195,702 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 265 (28,765 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (241,199 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (141,629 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (17,819 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (10,385 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,371 (148,688 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 305 (33,076 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (3,287 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (1,359 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (16,287 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (14,884 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (29,072 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (28,860 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,043 (6,947,373 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.84 (417 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 98 (10,594 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 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 (2,241 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (2,373 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 109 (11,826 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (2,956 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (1,223 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (1,668 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.19 (455 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (461 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (2,608 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 70 (7,617 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (3,684 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 132 (14,323 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 134 (14,487 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (2,482 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (1,177 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (1,393 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 149% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (249,145 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (75 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (18,370 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (1,213 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
108.480
NGN
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PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,174 prices entered by 306 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria
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