- Cost of Living
- United States
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 116% 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/. 26) | S/. 16 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (S/. 15) | S/. 9 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (S/. 3.01) | S/. 4.46 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (S/. 11) | S/. 6 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (S/. 14) | S/. 3.16 | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (S/. 21) | S/. 11 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.50 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (S/. 5.36) | S/. 2.21 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.34 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.98 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (S/. 50) | S/. 34 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (S/. 7) | S/. 2.25 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in United States is 148% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,035 (S/. 6,867) | S/. 2,587 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,568 (S/. 5,291) | S/. 1,703 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (S/. 599) | S/. 256 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (S/. 5,278) | S/. 2,225 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (S/. 3,779) | S/. 1,309 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (S/. 413) | S/. 164 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (S/. 162) | S/. 96 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (S/. 1,128) | S/. 1,338 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (S/. 399) | S/. 301 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (S/. 37) | S/. 30 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (S/. 76) | S/. 13 | + 504% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 13% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (S/. 159) | S/. 150 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (S/. 151) | S/. 137 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (S/. 288) | S/. 268 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (S/. 386) | S/. 266 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 80% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,256 (S/. 75,102) | S/. 62,429 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (S/. 2.58) | S/. 3.82 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (S/. 287) | S/. 101 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 112% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (S/. 24) | S/. 19 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (S/. 64) | S/. 22 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (S/. 375) | S/. 100 | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (S/. 23) | S/. 27 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (S/. 17) | S/. 15 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.34 | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.25 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (S/. 69) | S/. 24 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 65% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (S/. 150) | S/. 58 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (S/. 84) | S/. 34 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (S/. 582) | S/. 122 | + 379% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (S/. 266) | S/. 130 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (S/. 39) | S/. 23 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (S/. 16) | S/. 11 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (S/. 20) | S/. 13 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (S/. 1,447) | S/. 1,974 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (S/. 1.09) | S/. 0.69 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (S/. 181) | S/. 154 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (S/. 27) | S/. 10 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 94,800 prices entered by 13,866 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 99% more expensive than in Peru
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