Cost of living in Peru compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (₨1,825) | ₨831 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (₨1,539) | ₨1,067 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (₨631) | ₨486 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.32 (₨400) | ₨226 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (₨793) | ₨323 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.01 (₨302) | ₨171 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (₨1,039) | ₨945 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (₨477) | ₨292 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.52 (₨265) | ₨97 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₨465) | ₨630 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (₨3,410) | ₨2,719 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₨623) | ₨253 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (₨160) | ₨150 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,842 (₨213,912) | ₨114,506 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,766 (₨132,899) | ₨72,564 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 207 (₨15,574) | ₨24,768 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,510 (₨113,635) | ₨81,992 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,015 (₨76,367) | ₨49,088 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 136 (₨10,203) | ₨20,612 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (₨5,309) | ₨2,457 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,109 (₨83,475) | ₨66,138 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 412 (₨30,998) | ₨30,635 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (₨2,559) | ₨1,176 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (₨1,347) | ₨1,814 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 154 (₨11,579) | ₨3,685 | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (₨8,428) | ₨9,758 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 287 (₨21,597) | ₨12,486 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 273 (₨20,530) | ₨12,018 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,806 (₨4,200,547) | ₨3,213,340 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.80 (₨361) | ₨272 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 110 (₨8,269) | ₨3,201 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (₨1,860) | ₨219 | + 749% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 28 (₨2,111) | ₨697 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 103 (₨7,772) | ₨3,678 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 24 (₨1,839) | ₨812 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (₨1,188) | ₨591 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (₨1,452) | ₨560 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (₨459) | ₨409 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (₨476) | ₨244 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 35 (₨2,664) | ₨629 | + 323% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 41% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Peru | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 48 (₨3,611) | ₨3,554 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 40 (₨3,012) | ₨1,815 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 104 (₨7,835) | ₨6,844 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 160 (₨12,021) | ₨7,013 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (₨2,591) | ₨2,877 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (₨1,242) | ₨562 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (₨632) | ₨1,033 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,710 (₨203,997) | ₨149,999 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.62 (₨47) | ₨255 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 143 (₨10,741) | ₨4,456 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (₨1,231) | ₨574 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,014 prices entered by 492 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan
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