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Cost of living in Peru compared to Spain
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 14 (€3.81) | €12 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (€3.97) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€2.13) | €3.43 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.34 (€1.15) | €0.88 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.78 (€1.54) | €2.53 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.10 (€0.83) | €1.76 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (€3.02) | €5.72 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.25 (€1.13) | €1.80 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.14 (€0.57) | €1.06 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.86 (€1.29) | €0.85 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (€9) | €6 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (€1.85) | €1.60 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.17 (€0.58) | €0.93 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,631 (€701) | €1,279 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,527 (€407) | €900 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 272 (€72) | €126 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,155 (€574) | €822 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,128 (€300) | €622 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 151 (€40) | €92 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 82 (€22) | €29 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,270 (€338) | €362 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 312 (€83) | €85 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (€8) | €7 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (€4.04) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 135 (€36) | €77 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 118 (€31) | €29 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 271 (€72) | €78 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 292 (€78) | €95 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 30% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 67,498 (€17,974) | €19,598 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.94 (€1.05) | €1.28 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 95 (€25) | €48 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 12% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (€5.55) | €5.07 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 21 (€5.60) | €5.75 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (€32) | €60 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 30 (€8) | €4.79 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (€3.05) | €2.74 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (€4.16) | €2.82 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.79 (€1.27) | €1.42 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 7 (€1.78) | €1.75 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 68 (€18) | €31 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 36 (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 131 (€35) | €60 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 135 (€36) | €45 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 22 (€5.85) | €8 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (€3.16) | €2.06 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 14 (€3.76) | €4.00 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,321 (€618) | €429 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 172 (€46) | €43 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 13 (€3.48) | €5.11 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 30% cheaper than in Spain
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