- Cost of Living
- United States
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 106% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (S/. 45) | S/. 16 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (S/. 25) | S/. 16 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (S/. 15) | S/. 9 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (S/. 2.94) | S/. 4.63 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (S/. 11) | S/. 6 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (S/. 13) | S/. 3.00 | + 339% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (S/. 21) | S/. 11 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.42 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (S/. 5.40) | S/. 2.15 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.85 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (S/. 48) | S/. 34 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (S/. 7) | S/. 2.11 | + 233% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in United States is 156% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,025 (S/. 6,617) | S/. 2,602 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (S/. 5,094) | S/. 1,613 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (S/. 574) | S/. 255 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (S/. 5,121) | S/. 1,888 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (S/. 3,620) | S/. 1,022 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (S/. 392) | S/. 209 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (S/. 157) | S/. 94 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (S/. 1,105) | S/. 1,321 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (S/. 395) | S/. 310 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (S/. 36) | S/. 27 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (S/. 74) | S/. 13 | + 495% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 19% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (S/. 155) | S/. 140 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (S/. 144) | S/. 121 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (S/. 279) | S/. 245 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (S/. 378) | S/. 265 | + 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 | $22,081 (S/. 72,150) | S/. 64,826 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (S/. 2.40) | S/. 3.53 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (S/. 280) | S/. 104 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 106% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (S/. 23) | S/. 19 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (S/. 58) | S/. 22 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (S/. 363) | S/. 88 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (S/. 22) | S/. 27 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (S/. 12) | S/. 12 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (S/. 17) | S/. 17 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.29 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.60 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (S/. 67) | S/. 22 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 59% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (S/. 144) | S/. 56 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (S/. 81) | S/. 33 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (S/. 550) | S/. 132 | + 316% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (S/. 258) | S/. 117 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (S/. 38) | S/. 21 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (S/. 16) | S/. 11 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (S/. 1,403) | S/. 2,086 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (S/. 0.90) | S/. 0.65 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (S/. 173) | S/. 166 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (S/. 26) | S/. 10 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 96,113 prices entered by 14,790 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 96% more expensive than in Peru
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