- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (₨629) | ₨554 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (₨646) | ₨627 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (₨369) | ₨223 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.29 (₨180) | ₨107 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨258) | ₨122 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.23 (₨136) | ₨82 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (₨496) | ₨613 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.39 (₨184) | ₨157 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.16 (₨91) | ₨40 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.90 (₨206) | ₨283 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (₨1,455) | ₨2,980 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (₨285) | ₨116 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.21 (₨93) | ₨57 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,705 (₨113,612) | ₨55,953 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,770 (₨74,336) | ₨36,016 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 266 (₨11,190) | ₨8,195 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (₨93,398) | ₨46,000 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (₨54,842) | ₨29,458 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (₨6,900) | ₨6,939 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 92 (₨3,872) | ₨2,737 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,359 (₨57,072) | ₨41,391 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (₨12,656) | ₨11,316 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (₨1,267) | ₨503 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 12 (₨509) | ₨1,031 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 140 (₨5,867) | ₨2,663 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 129 (₨5,405) | ₨4,551 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (₨10,973) | ₨6,644 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 261 (₨10,976) | ₨6,006 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 67,244 (₨2,824,652) | ₨2,201,860 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.70 (₨155) | ₨92 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (₨4,222) | ₨2,561 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (₨868) | ₨241 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 19 (₨811) | ₨748 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 103 (₨4,322) | ₨2,396 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 24 (₨1,012) | ₨445 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (₨474) | ₨320 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (₨644) | ₨364 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.20 (₨177) | ₨158 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (₨202) | ₨112 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (₨1,039) | ₨589 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 76 (₨3,174) | ₨1,589 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (₨1,395) | ₨1,181 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 126 (₨5,280) | ₨3,978 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 131 (₨5,511) | ₨3,176 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (₨948) | ₨1,228 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (₨459) | ₨389 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 14 (₨579) | ₨548 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (₨96,475) | ₨57,145 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (₨29) | ₨52 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 161 (₨6,747) | ₨3,979 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (₨459) | ₨278 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
42.006
PKR
/
PEN
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,208 prices entered by 743 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 273% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Albania is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Pakistan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 179% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan