Cost of living in Peru compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (₨1,886) | ₨972 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (₨1,465) | ₨1,004 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (₨614) | ₨345 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.92 (₨381) | ₨175 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (₨675) | ₨282 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.45 (₨267) | ₨250 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (₨935) | ₨1,139 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.40 (₨341) | ₨290 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.06 (₨237) | ₨122 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₨485) | ₨549 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (₨2,582) | ₨2,784 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₨607) | ₨289 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (₨160) | ₨191 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,121 (₨241,921) | ₨115,670 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,633 (₨126,531) | ₨70,950 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 236 (₨18,324) | ₨25,995 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,800 (₨139,545) | ₨59,502 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,086 (₨84,156) | ₨50,821 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (₨13,143) | ₨20,152 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 75 (₨5,839) | ₨2,097 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,272 (₨98,575) | ₨71,636 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 414 (₨32,102) | ₨23,262 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 33 (₨2,584) | ₨1,718 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 22 (₨1,698) | ₨1,977 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 166 (₨12,895) | ₨3,426 | + 276% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (₨7,371) | ₨6,254 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (₨19,885) | ₨13,199 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (₨18,415) | ₨8,569 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 (₨4,794,468) | ₨4,456,060 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.23 (₨405) | ₨270 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 123 (₨9,513) | ₨4,626 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (₨1,169) | ₨1,015 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 12 (₨956) | ₨1,391 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (₨9,251) | ₨3,667 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (₨2,129) | ₨521 | + 308% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (₨1,170) | ₨922 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (₨1,327) | ₨736 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.20 (₨403) | ₨249 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.91 (₨458) | ₨242 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (₨2,880) | ₨860 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (₨4,020) | ₨3,545 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (₨2,426) | ₨2,089 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 121 (₨9,406) | ₨2,959 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 116 (₨8,981) | ₨7,109 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (₨2,737) | ₨880 | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (₨1,121) | ₨669 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (₨713) | ₨1,106 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,107 (₨163,296) | ₨119,622 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (₨44) | ₨3.79 | + 1071% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 138 (₨10,727) | ₨3,764 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (₨1,349) | ₨415 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,199 prices entered by 772 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Peru is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan
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