- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (€3.81) | €12 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (€4.16) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (€2.37) | €3.51 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (€1.23) | €0.89 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.64) | €2.47 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.12 (€0.81) | €1.71 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (€2.88) | €5.61 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.66 (€1.22) | €1.78 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.09 (€0.55) | €1.07 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.96 (€1.29) | €0.82 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (€9) | €6 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (€1.77) | €1.53 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.05 (€0.54) | €0.93 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 43% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,580 (€673) | €1,278 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,582 (€413) | €891 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 244 (€64) | €132 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,095 (€546) | €837 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,145 (€299) | €624 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 180 (€47) | €93 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 94 (€25) | €30 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,341 (€350) | €365 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 307 (€80) | €81 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (€8) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (€3.44) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 8% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 138 (€36) | €74 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 135 (€35) | €28 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 258 (€67) | €80 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 274 (€71) | €95 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,429 (€16,282) | €19,626 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.69 (€0.96) | €1.25 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (€26) | €49 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 20 (€5.09) | €6 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (€5.67) | €4.65 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 105 (€27) | €57 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 25 (€6) | €4.44 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (€2.82) | €2.51 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (€4.02) | €2.84 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.21 (€1.10) | €1.27 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.08 (€1.06) | €1.57 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (€15) | €31 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 35 (€9) | €17 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 126 (€33) | €69 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 126 (€33) | €47 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 22 (€5.81) | €8 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (€2.88) | €2.10 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (€3.30) | €4.14 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,939 (€506) | €468 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.65 (€0.17) | €0.19 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 146 (€38) | €44 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (€2.51) | €5.10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Spain
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