- Cost of Living
- United States
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 113% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (S/. 46) | S/. 15 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (S/. 25) | S/. 16 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (S/. 15) | S/. 9 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (S/. 2.95) | S/. 4.70 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (S/. 11) | S/. 6 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (S/. 13) | S/. 3.14 | + 319% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (S/. 21) | S/. 11 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.64 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (S/. 5.32) | S/. 2.15 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.94 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (S/. 48) | S/. 34 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (S/. 7) | S/. 1.95 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in United States is 150% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,029 (S/. 6,686) | S/. 2,658 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,558 (S/. 5,135) | S/. 1,598 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (S/. 583) | S/. 249 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (S/. 5,164) | S/. 2,044 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (S/. 3,689) | S/. 1,141 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (S/. 403) | S/. 182 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (S/. 158) | S/. 93 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (S/. 1,106) | S/. 1,347 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (S/. 397) | S/. 304 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (S/. 36) | S/. 29 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (S/. 75) | S/. 14 | + 444% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (S/. 157) | S/. 131 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (S/. 148) | S/. 130 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (S/. 281) | S/. 257 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (S/. 376) | S/. 264 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 72% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,132 (S/. 72,920) | S/. 63,608 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (S/. 2.48) | S/. 3.69 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (S/. 280) | S/. 106 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 114% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (S/. 23) | S/. 18 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (S/. 63) | S/. 24 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (S/. 372) | S/. 96 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (S/. 22) | S/. 25 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (S/. 17) | S/. 15 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.23 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.04 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (S/. 68) | S/. 24 | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 66% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (S/. 146) | S/. 57 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (S/. 81) | S/. 35 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (S/. 554) | S/. 125 | + 344% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (S/. 259) | S/. 128 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (S/. 38) | S/. 23 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (S/. 16) | S/. 11 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (S/. 1,414) | S/. 1,939 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (S/. 1.04) | S/. 0.64 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (S/. 175) | S/. 157 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (S/. 26) | S/. 10 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 94,357 prices entered by 14,339 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 97% more expensive than in Peru
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