- Cost of Living
- United States
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 115% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (S/. 47) | S/. 15 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (S/. 25) | S/. 15 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (S/. 15) | S/. 9 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (S/. 2.96) | S/. 4.28 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (S/. 11) | S/. 6 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (S/. 13) | S/. 3.23 | + 309% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (S/. 21) | S/. 12 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.45 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (S/. 5.33) | S/. 2.17 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.90 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (S/. 49) | S/. 35 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (S/. 7) | S/. 2.21 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in United States is 144% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,049 (S/. 6,799) | S/. 2,705 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,575 (S/. 5,226) | S/. 1,770 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (S/. 587) | S/. 266 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (S/. 5,259) | S/. 2,223 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (S/. 3,744) | S/. 1,306 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (S/. 395) | S/. 164 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (S/. 159) | S/. 92 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (S/. 1,089) | S/. 1,359 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (S/. 398) | S/. 301 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (S/. 36) | S/. 30 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (S/. 75) | S/. 12 | + 522% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 18% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (S/. 157) | S/. 138 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (S/. 149) | S/. 128 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (S/. 284) | S/. 261 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (S/. 380) | S/. 261 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 76% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,375 (S/. 74,253) | S/. 67,244 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (S/. 2.58) | S/. 3.70 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (S/. 282) | S/. 101 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 97% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (S/. 23) | S/. 21 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (S/. 61) | S/. 19 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (S/. 366) | S/. 103 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (S/. 23) | S/. 24 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (S/. 17) | S/. 15 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.20 | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.81 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (S/. 68) | S/. 25 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 56% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (S/. 149) | S/. 73 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (S/. 82) | S/. 33 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $175 (S/. 581) | S/. 126 | + 362% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (S/. 262) | S/. 131 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (S/. 38) | S/. 23 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (S/. 16) | S/. 11 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (S/. 20) | S/. 14 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (S/. 1,402) | S/. 2,297 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (S/. 1.20) | S/. 0.69 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (S/. 175) | S/. 161 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (S/. 26) | S/. 11 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 91,318 prices entered by 12,856 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 94% more expensive than in Peru
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