Cost of living in Peru compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 18 (руб 348) | руб 381 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (руб 293) | руб 255 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (руб 126) | руб 141 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.21 (руб 80) | руб 67 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.88 (руб 111) | руб 87 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.74 (руб 52) | руб 150 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (руб 198) | руб 320 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.48 (руб 85) | руб 95 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.53 (руб 48) | руб 33 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.25 (руб 99) | руб 61 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (руб 632) | руб 530 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (руб 134) | руб 94 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.71 (руб 32) | руб 32 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,551 (руб 48,274) | руб 75,229 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,458 (руб 27,588) | руб 43,484 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 194 (руб 3,676) | руб 6,636 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,893 (руб 35,812) | руб 39,851 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,010 (руб 19,116) | руб 25,004 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 154 (руб 2,922) | руб 4,110 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (руб 1,408) | руб 417 | + 238% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,270 (руб 24,026) | руб 24,777 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 363 (руб 6,865) | руб 5,517 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (руб 569) | руб 430 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (руб 311) | руб 724 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (руб 2,637) | руб 5,782 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 103 (руб 1,946) | руб 2,885 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 259 (руб 4,907) | руб 5,928 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 248 (руб 4,697) | руб 6,846 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 52,036 (руб 984,687) | руб 1,412,860 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.88 (руб 73) | руб 45 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 99 (руб 1,883) | руб 1,906 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (руб 458) | руб 502 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (руб 473) | руб 585 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 91 (руб 1,717) | руб 1,351 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 20 (руб 387) | руб 238 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (руб 228) | руб 155 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (руб 288) | руб 198 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.14 (руб 78) | руб 69 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (руб 91) | руб 98 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 28 (руб 534) | руб 603 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 43 (руб 819) | руб 1,770 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (руб 603) | руб 610 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 115 (руб 2,182) | руб 6,547 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 107 (руб 2,031) | руб 3,282 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (руб 428) | руб 431 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (руб 232) | руб 218 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (руб 135) | руб 241 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,873 (руб 35,439) | руб 30,129 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.49 (руб 9) | руб 2.68 | + 243% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 155 (руб 2,942) | руб 3,340 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 13 (руб 255) | руб 150 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 11% cheaper than in Russia
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