Cost of living in Peru compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (руб 440) | руб 406 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (руб 329) | руб 283 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (руб 137) | руб 144 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (руб 86) | руб 65 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (руб 124) | руб 88 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.51 (руб 72) | руб 130 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (руб 265) | руб 333 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.54 (руб 93) | руб 107 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.31 (руб 47) | руб 34 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.31 (руб 109) | руб 66 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (руб 751) | руб 593 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (руб 151) | руб 110 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.69 (руб 35) | руб 29 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,648 (руб 54,153) | руб 68,217 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,477 (руб 30,210) | руб 38,434 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 191 (руб 3,903) | руб 5,700 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,741 (руб 35,591) | руб 32,389 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 964 (руб 19,720) | руб 23,273 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 146 (руб 2,980) | руб 3,730 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (руб 1,412) | руб 439 | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,233 (руб 25,220) | руб 24,196 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 352 (руб 7,208) | руб 6,604 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (руб 614) | руб 413 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (руб 357) | руб 811 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 140 (руб 2,862) | руб 4,784 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (руб 1,901) | руб 2,535 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (руб 5,171) | руб 5,645 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 237 (руб 4,855) | руб 6,989 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,143 (руб 1,291,121) | руб 1,246,400 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.48 (руб 71) | руб 47 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (руб 2,169) | руб 1,609 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 20 (руб 417) | руб 451 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (руб 447) | руб 549 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 72 (руб 1,465) | руб 1,290 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (руб 344) | руб 307 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (руб 257) | руб 183 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (руб 325) | руб 213 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.35 (руб 89) | руб 81 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.34 (руб 89) | руб 100 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (руб 680) | руб 559 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (руб 717) | руб 1,443 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (руб 637) | руб 580 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 87 (руб 1,771) | руб 5,605 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 96 (руб 1,966) | руб 3,345 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (руб 490) | руб 385 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (руб 275) | руб 166 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (руб 151) | руб 220 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,834 (руб 37,497) | руб 35,616 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.83 (руб 17) | руб 7 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 156 (руб 3,187) | руб 3,599 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (руб 329) | руб 160 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,250 prices entered by 1,134 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 5% more expensive than in Russia
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