Cost of living in Peru compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (€6) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (€4.82) | €10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€1.90) | €3.90 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.64 (€1.36) | €1.04 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (€2.44) | €3.11 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (€0.92) | €2.13 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (€2.96) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (€1.53) | €2.02 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.23 (€0.78) | €1.57 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 7 (€1.58) | €1.16 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 43 (€10) | €7 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.96) | €2.04 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.01 (€0.49) | €1.02 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,806 (€678) | €1,486 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,712 (€414) | €1,020 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 234 (€56) | €113 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,751 (€423) | €982 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,025 (€248) | €700 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (€35) | €83 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (€17) | €24 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,066 (€258) | €322 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 465 (€112) | €94 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 38 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (€3.84) | €12 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 157 (€38) | €76 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 105 (€25) | €35 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 290 (€70) | €87 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 256 (€62) | €89 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 10% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 56,448 (€13,644) | €26,727 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.38 (€1.30) | €1.49 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 133 (€32) | €28 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (€5.07) | €10 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 28 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 106 (€26) | €56 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (€3.95) | €4.19 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (€3.67) | €2.60 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (€4.46) | €3.00 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 7 (€1.60) | €1.83 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.87 (€1.42) | €2.12 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (€9) | €17 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 27% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 42 (€10) | €36 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 42 (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 105 (€25) | €52 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 154 (€37) | €51 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (€3.76) | €3.13 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (€2.41) | €4.83 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,214 (€777) | €478 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.96 (€0.23) | €0.36 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 208 (€50) | €55 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€4.08) | €5.73 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Spain
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