Cost of living in Peru compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Peru | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (CHF 6) | CHF 26 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (CHF 4.69) | CHF 15 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 12 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.92 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 1.82 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.45 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 4.44 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.40 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 3.75 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.06 (CHF 0.76) | CHF 2.41 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 1.93 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 2.53 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (CHF 0.51) | CHF 2.69 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Peru | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,121 (CHF 774) | CHF 3,140 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,633 (CHF 405) | CHF 2,419 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 236 (CHF 59) | CHF 200 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,800 (CHF 447) | CHF 1,714 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,086 (CHF 269) | CHF 1,271 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (CHF 42) | CHF 116 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 75 (CHF 19) | CHF 55 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,272 (CHF 315) | CHF 472 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 414 (CHF 103) | CHF 123 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 33 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 22 (CHF 5.43) | CHF 34 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Peru | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 166 (CHF 41) | CHF 104 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (CHF 24) | CHF 46 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (CHF 64) | CHF 117 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (CHF 59) | CHF 157 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Peru | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 (CHF 15,342) | CHF 32,081 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.23 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.97 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 123 (CHF 30) | CHF 81 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Peru | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 13 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 12 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 26 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (CHF 30) | CHF 176 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.29 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 4.18 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 5.42 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.20 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 3.13 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.91 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 3.28 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (CHF 9) | CHF 55 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Peru | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (CHF 13) | CHF 76 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (CHF 8) | CHF 36 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 121 (CHF 30) | CHF 85 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 116 (CHF 29) | CHF 123 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 4.97 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,007 (CHF 498) | CHF 679 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.28 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 138 (CHF 34) | CHF 89 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Peru is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland
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