Cost of living in Peru compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 19 (₨902) | ₨577 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (₨745) | ₨658 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 6 (₨298) | ₨249 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.28 (₨204) | ₨108 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨288) | ₨120 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.98 (₨142) | ₨96 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (₨496) | ₨526 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.45 (₨211) | ₨176 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.45 (₨117) | ₨44 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.32 (₨253) | ₨344 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (₨1,574) | ₨1,632 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (₨339) | ₨126 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.70 (₨81) | ₨57 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,497 (₨118,739) | ₨60,758 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,337 (₨63,544) | ₨35,785 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 191 (₨9,071) | ₨9,753 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,822 (₨86,633) | ₨53,937 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 950 (₨45,154) | ₨30,998 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 147 (₨6,985) | ₨7,631 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 75 (₨3,544) | ₨2,510 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,256 (₨59,709) | ₨40,341 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 348 (₨16,568) | ₨12,473 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (₨1,357) | ₨609 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (₨730) | ₨649 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (₨6,383) | ₨2,518 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 98 (₨4,665) | ₨3,757 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 256 (₨12,162) | ₨6,430 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 (₨11,428) | ₨5,127 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 51,001 (₨2,424,849) | ₨2,319,940 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.92 (₨187) | ₨115 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 104 (₨4,930) | ₨2,310 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (₨1,096) | ₨235 | + 366% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 26 (₨1,235) | ₨426 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (₨4,079) | ₨1,378 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (₨909) | ₨435 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (₨576) | ₨332 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (₨706) | ₨311 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.10 (₨195) | ₨207 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.70 (₨223) | ₨138 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 27 (₨1,273) | ₨434 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 42 (₨1,992) | ₨1,566 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (₨1,535) | ₨1,256 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 116 (₨5,508) | ₨3,430 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 103 (₨4,913) | ₨3,673 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (₨1,109) | ₨792 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (₨587) | ₨348 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (₨334) | ₨516 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,686 (₨80,144) | ₨50,116 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.48 (₨23) | ₨4.30 | + 431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 158 (₨7,491) | ₨4,335 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (₨656) | ₨215 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan
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