Cost of living in Peru compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 40% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (€5.89) | €16 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (€4.52) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€1.97) | €3.64 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.87 (€1.21) | €0.93 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (€1.90) | €2.63 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.44 (€0.85) | €1.93 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (€3.40) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.15 (€1.27) | €2.13 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.87 (€0.71) | €1.14 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.60) | €0.97 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.99) | €1.85 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.07 (€0.51) | €0.95 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 43% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,873 (€710) | €1,180 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,355 (€335) | €779 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 183 (€45) | €122 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,735 (€429) | €744 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,183 (€293) | €563 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 166 (€41) | €86 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (€19) | €29 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,350 (€334) | €377 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 397 (€98) | €99 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (€4.06) | €11 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 153 (€38) | €72 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 85 (€21) | €30 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 221 (€55) | €84 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 231 (€57) | €91 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 30% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,452 (€15,694) | €25,577 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.25 (€1.30) | €1.83 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 105 (€26) | €36 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (€5.19) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 15 (€3.59) | €7 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 79 (€19) | €64 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 20 (€5.05) | €4.32 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (€3.32) | €2.43 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (€4.13) | €2.85 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.28 (€1.31) | €1.66 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 (€1.41) | €1.78 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 32 (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 51 (€13) | €31 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 29 (€7) | €16 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 128 (€32) | €52 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 107 (€26) | €45 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 31 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (€3.66) | €2.76 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.75) | €4.15 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,290 (€566) | €448 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (€0.18) | €0.20 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 156 (€39) | €47 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€4.09) | €5.02 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Spain
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