Cost of living in Peru compared to South Korea
Currency:
Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Peru is 48% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (₩8,710) | ₩12,081 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (₩7,607) | ₩7,849 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (₩3,097) | ₩5,923 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.27 (₩1,901) | ₩2,942 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (₩3,653) | ₩5,102 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.19 (₩1,509) | ₩7,780 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (₩4,878) | ₩8,958 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.11 (₩1,841) | ₩6,825 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.41 (₩1,228) | ₩4,178 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₩2,283) | ₩3,056 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (₩16,043) | ₩21,973 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₩2,986) | ₩3,494 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.45 (₩883) | ₩4,603 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Peru is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,973 (₩1,071,254) | ₩1,500,120 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,515 (₩545,949) | ₩1,934,250 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 215 (₩77,555) | ₩240,148 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,846 (₩665,055) | ₩1,264,360 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,203 (₩433,433) | ₩725,161 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 150 (₩54,089) | ₩80,000 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (₩27,267) | ₩28,380 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,250 (₩450,552) | ₩433,362 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 487 (₩175,440) | ₩100,000 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 (₩14,019) | ₩16,029 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 21 (₩7,723) | ₩14,433 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Peru is 36% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (₩53,639) | ₩85,819 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (₩40,223) | ₩66,260 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (₩91,017) | ₩96,399 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (₩86,019) | ₩148,450 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Peru is 17% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,636 (₩22,929,632) | ₩39,273,000 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.73 (₩1,703) | ₩1,635 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 140 (₩50,606) | ₩58,441 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Peru is 43% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (₩7,830) | ₩7,985 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (₩10,482) | ₩12,000 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (₩31,094) | ₩39,691 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (₩8,124) | ₩20,000 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 17 (₩6,136) | ₩15,000 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (₩6,800) | ₩9,644 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.61 (₩2,022) | ₩3,593 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (₩2,240) | ₩6,320 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (₩11,205) | ₩14,338 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Peru is 33% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 50 (₩18,075) | ₩37,219 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (₩11,633) | ₩27,364 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 124 (₩44,696) | ₩249,761 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 121 (₩43,764) | ₩127,461 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (₩12,887) | ₩15,654 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (₩5,741) | ₩5,510 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (₩3,700) | ₩6,631 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,260 (₩1,174,618) | ₩924,016 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.55 (₩198) | ₩206 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 137 (₩49,453) | ₩98,667 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (₩6,644) | ₩4,699 | + 41% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,643 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 36% cheaper than in South Korea
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