- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (₨590) | ₨528 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (₨625) | ₨604 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (₨346) | ₨214 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.46 (₨176) | ₨108 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨245) | ₨121 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (₨124) | ₨82 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (₨440) | ₨437 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.50 (₨177) | ₨153 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.21 (₨87) | ₨40 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.98 (₨196) | ₨314 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (₨1,354) | ₨2,141 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (₨271) | ₨117 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.25 (₨89) | ₨55 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,587 (₨102,014) | ₨57,018 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,703 (₨67,158) | ₨35,866 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 256 (₨10,088) | ₨7,949 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,225 (₨87,721) | ₨44,615 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,309 (₨51,594) | ₨25,314 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (₨6,476) | ₨6,795 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (₨3,779) | ₨2,652 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,338 (₨52,763) | ₨39,920 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (₨11,886) | ₨11,091 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (₨1,195) | ₨499 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (₨494) | ₨947 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (₨5,914) | ₨2,542 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (₨5,396) | ₨4,026 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (₨10,567) | ₨6,025 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (₨10,489) | ₨5,302 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,429 (₨2,461,451) | ₨1,796,100 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.82 (₨151) | ₨89 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (₨3,985) | ₨2,526 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (₨739) | ₨227 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (₨863) | ₨639 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 100 (₨3,961) | ₨2,133 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (₨1,074) | ₨444 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (₨445) | ₨268 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (₨606) | ₨340 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.34 (₨171) | ₨142 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (₨168) | ₨109 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (₨928) | ₨627 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (₨2,306) | ₨1,501 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (₨1,357) | ₨1,126 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 122 (₨4,791) | ₨3,688 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 130 (₨5,134) | ₨3,095 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (₨897) | ₨526 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (₨425) | ₨391 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (₨506) | ₨548 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,120 (₨83,599) | ₨54,726 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (₨27) | ₨29 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (₨6,083) | ₨3,850 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (₨392) | ₨182 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,361 prices entered by 747 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan
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