Cost of living in Peru compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (₨1,326) | ₨519 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (₨922) | ₨742 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (₨427) | ₨215 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (₨246) | ₨119 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (₨350) | ₨168 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.62 (₨189) | ₨102 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (₨693) | ₨658 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.35 (₨280) | ₨194 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.70 (₨141) | ₨51 | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₨320) | ₨220 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (₨1,855) | ₨2,141 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (₨391) | ₨170 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.98 (₨104) | ₨77 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,841 (₨148,867) | ₨65,360 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,410 (₨73,865) | ₨44,450 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 170 (₨8,903) | ₨14,918 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,850 (₨96,920) | ₨47,849 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,170 (₨61,330) | ₨35,800 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 139 (₨7,280) | ₨10,123 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 78 (₨4,110) | ₨2,270 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,345 (₨70,489) | ₨53,975 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 385 (₨20,150) | ₨18,356 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (₨1,452) | ₨851 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (₨806) | ₨797 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 18% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 147 (₨7,723) | ₨4,868 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (₨4,846) | ₨7,670 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 228 (₨11,951) | ₨17,357 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (₨13,267) | ₨8,106 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,847 (₨3,345,417) | ₨5,697,890 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.83 (₨253) | ₨146 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 124 (₨6,513) | ₨4,073 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (₨1,005) | ₨237 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 18 (₨958) | ₨572 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 78 (₨4,102) | ₨1,768 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 21 (₨1,076) | ₨1,267 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (₨695) | ₨575 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (₨859) | ₨371 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.04 (₨264) | ₨352 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.75 (₨249) | ₨116 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (₨1,605) | ₨681 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 42 (₨2,222) | ₨2,016 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 30 (₨1,586) | ₨1,908 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 96 (₨5,013) | ₨2,708 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 123 (₨6,470) | ₨4,907 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (₨1,352) | ₨1,025 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (₨726) | ₨469 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (₨391) | ₨513 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,221 (₨116,394) | ₨107,118 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.62 (₨32) | ₨4.02 | + 709% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 185 (₨9,709) | ₨4,729 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (₨730) | ₨237 | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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