Cost of living in Peru compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Peru | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (руб 534) | руб 496 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (руб 415) | руб 370 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (руб 174) | руб 195 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.92 (руб 108) | руб 85 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (руб 191) | руб 119 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.45 (руб 76) | руб 197 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (руб 265) | руб 431 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.40 (руб 97) | руб 111 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.06 (руб 67) | руб 50 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (руб 137) | руб 78 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (руб 731) | руб 726 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (руб 172) | руб 148 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (руб 45) | руб 45 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Peru | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,121 (руб 68,478) | руб 91,679 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,633 (руб 35,816) | руб 56,538 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 236 (руб 5,187) | руб 9,374 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,701 (руб 37,312) | руб 45,680 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,086 (руб 23,821) | руб 28,184 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (руб 3,720) | руб 6,168 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 75 (руб 1,653) | руб 491 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,272 (руб 27,903) | руб 25,097 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 414 (руб 9,087) | руб 10,146 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 33 (руб 731) | руб 626 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 22 (руб 481) | руб 1,061 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Peru | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 166 (руб 3,650) | руб 5,476 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (руб 2,086) | руб 3,659 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (руб 5,629) | руб 7,691 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (руб 5,212) | руб 8,501 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Peru | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 (руб 1,357,121) | руб 2,157,330 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.23 (руб 115) | руб 51 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 123 (руб 2,693) | руб 2,318 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Peru | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (руб 331) | руб 511 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 12 (руб 271) | руб 686 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (руб 2,619) | руб 1,858 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (руб 603) | руб 385 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (руб 331) | руб 259 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (руб 376) | руб 285 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.20 (руб 114) | руб 115 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.91 (руб 130) | руб 154 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (руб 815) | руб 842 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Peru | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (руб 1,138) | руб 1,814 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (руб 687) | руб 723 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 121 (руб 2,662) | руб 7,974 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 116 (руб 2,542) | руб 3,857 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (руб 775) | руб 461 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (руб 317) | руб 217 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (руб 202) | руб 259 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,107 (руб 46,222) | руб 71,350 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (руб 13) | руб 2.76 | + 356% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 138 (руб 3,036) | руб 4,408 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (руб 382) | руб 205 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 7% cheaper than in Russia
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