Cost of living in Peru compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (₨933) | ₨409 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (₨687) | ₨664 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (₨286) | ₨270 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.24 (₨174) | ₨114 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨254) | ₨152 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.28 (₨135) | ₨86 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (₨541) | ₨705 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.58 (₨188) | ₨149 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.35 (₨97) | ₨54 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.43 (₨224) | ₨259 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (₨1,469) | ₨1,613 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (₨301) | ₨129 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.64 (₨67) | ₨82 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,694 (₨110,819) | ₨59,133 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,500 (₨61,720) | ₨34,803 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 193 (₨7,948) | ₨10,816 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,673 (₨68,815) | ₨44,394 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 971 (₨39,933) | ₨29,973 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 143 (₨5,892) | ₨9,791 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 66 (₨2,719) | ₨2,396 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,293 (₨53,201) | ₨45,377 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 388 (₨15,965) | ₨17,434 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 32 (₨1,330) | ₨644 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (₨725) | ₨580 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 137 (₨5,636) | ₨2,793 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 94 (₨3,863) | ₨4,939 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 251 (₨10,307) | ₨8,915 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 233 (₨9,603) | ₨5,901 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 59,923 (₨2,464,945) | ₨2,677,660 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.52 (₨145) | ₨106 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 109 (₨4,482) | ₨1,966 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (₨920) | ₨250 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 26 (₨1,082) | ₨778 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 75 (₨3,072) | ₨1,865 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (₨671) | ₨577 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (₨541) | ₨370 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (₨654) | ₨526 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.52 (₨186) | ₨185 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.47 (₨184) | ₨156 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (₨1,413) | ₨515 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (₨1,485) | ₨2,013 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (₨1,274) | ₨1,512 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 87 (₨3,582) | ₨2,928 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 99 (₨4,071) | ₨3,842 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 25 (₨1,011) | ₨1,548 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (₨561) | ₨492 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (₨286) | ₨444 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,917 (₨78,868) | ₨75,858 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.49 (₨20) | ₨41 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (₨6,326) | ₨3,814 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (₨673) | ₨282 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,595 prices entered by 843 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan
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