Cost of living in Peru compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 43% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (€5.12) | €14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (€3.79) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.63) | €3.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (€0.97) | €0.81 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.42) | €2.29 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.51 (€0.81) | €1.59 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (€3.05) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.59 (€1.06) | €1.65 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.35 (€0.54) | €1.11 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.48 (€1.26) | €0.87 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (€8) | €7 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.69) | €1.62 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.65 (€0.38) | €0.85 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 49% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,621 (€603) | €1,192 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,490 (€343) | €755 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (€44) | €104 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,703 (€392) | €724 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 981 (€226) | €522 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 145 (€33) | €76 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (€15) | €29 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,277 (€294) | €346 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 374 (€86) | €93 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 31 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (€3.99) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 138 (€32) | €76 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (€22) | €30 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 254 (€58) | €76 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (€55) | €87 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,164 (€13,838) | €23,032 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.48 (€0.80) | €1.22 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 109 (€25) | €43 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (€5.33) | €5.66 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (€7) | €6 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 75 (€17) | €58 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (€3.67) | €4.20 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (€3.05) | €2.38 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (€3.80) | €2.87 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.49 (€1.03) | €1.38 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.39 (€1.01) | €1.95 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 35 (€8) | €14 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (€8) | €28 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (€7) | €16 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 90 (€21) | €43 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 103 (€24) | €40 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (€5.52) | €9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (€3.09) | €2.57 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.64) | €3.86 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,929 (€444) | €479 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.86 (€0.20) | €0.22 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 156 (€36) | €48 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (€3.58) | €4.95 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Peru is 41% cheaper than in Spain
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