Cost of living in Peru compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 18 (€5.00) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 (€4.21) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.80) | €3.28 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.20 (€1.14) | €0.82 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.89 (€1.60) | €2.42 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.73 (€0.74) | €1.68 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (€2.83) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.48 (€1.22) | €1.69 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.52 (€0.68) | €1.05 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.25 (€1.43) | €0.85 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (€9) | €6 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.92) | €1.60 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.71 (€0.47) | €0.83 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 43% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,545 (€693) | €1,296 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,457 (€397) | €824 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 194 (€53) | €114 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,883 (€512) | €771 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,023 (€278) | €559 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 154 (€42) | €81 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (€20) | €30 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,270 (€346) | €373 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 363 (€99) | €94 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (€8) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (€4.47) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (€38) | €80 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 103 (€28) | €31 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 259 (€71) | €80 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 248 (€68) | €90 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 52,036 (€14,160) | €22,332 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.90 (€1.06) | €1.33 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 99 (€27) | €46 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 91 (€25) | €62 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 20 (€5.57) | €4.09 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (€3.25) | €2.59 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (€4.14) | €2.77 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.14 (€1.13) | €1.49 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (€1.31) | €1.70 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 28 (€8) | €14 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 43 (€12) | €31 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (€9) | €16 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 115 (€31) | €51 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 107 (€29) | €45 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (€3.33) | €2.42 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.94) | €4.09 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,873 (€510) | €431 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.49 (€0.13) | €0.19 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 155 (€42) | €47 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 13 (€3.66) | €4.94 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Peru is 35% cheaper than in Spain
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