Cost of living in Peru compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (£5.08) | £13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (£3.90) | £6 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (£1.70) | £3.42 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.87 (£1.04) | £0.92 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (£1.64) | £2.89 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.44 (£0.73) | £2.08 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (£2.93) | £4.04 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.15 (£1.10) | £2.04 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.87 (£0.61) | £0.82 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (£1.38) | £1.72 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (£1.72) | £1.95 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.07 (£0.44) | £1.08 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 68% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,873 (£613) | £2,062 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,355 (£289) | £1,530 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 183 (£39) | £178 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,735 (£370) | £1,273 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,183 (£252) | £1,034 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 166 (£35) | £129 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (£16) | £25 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,350 (£288) | £272 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 397 (£85) | £87 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (£6) | £6 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (£3.50) | £13 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 153 (£33) | £66 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 85 (£18) | £32 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 221 (£47) | £74 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 231 (£49) | £76 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,452 (£13,538) | £22,836 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.25 (£1.12) | £1.71 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 105 (£22) | £92 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (£4.48) | £3.27 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 15 (£3.09) | £9 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 79 (£17) | £86 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 20 (£4.35) | £3.43 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (£2.87) | £1.67 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (£3.56) | £3.51 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.28 (£1.13) | £2.14 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 (£1.22) | £1.51 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 32 (£7) | £13 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 51 (£11) | £35 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 29 (£6) | £22 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 128 (£27) | £113 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 107 (£23) | £61 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 31 (£7) | £10 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (£3.15) | £3.17 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (£1.51) | £5.14 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,290 (£489) | £537 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (£0.16) | £0.13 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 156 (£33) | £38 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (£3.52) | £12 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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