Cost of living in Peru compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (£4.43) | £11 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (£3.27) | £5.78 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (£1.41) | £3.17 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.24 (£0.85) | £0.86 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (£1.23) | £2.57 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.49 (£0.70) | £1.89 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (£2.62) | £3.76 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.56 (£0.91) | £1.93 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.31 (£0.46) | £0.90 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.47 (£1.09) | £1.73 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (£1.47) | £1.95 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.65 (£0.33) | £0.93 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,637 (£528) | £1,746 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,488 (£298) | £1,038 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 191 (£38) | £144 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,723 (£345) | £978 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 998 (£200) | £809 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 150 (£30) | £95 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (£14) | £25 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,241 (£248) | £318 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 371 (£74) | £75 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 32 (£6) | £6 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (£3.49) | £12 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 136 (£27) | £65 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (£19) | £31 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 254 (£51) | £72 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (£48) | £69 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,696 (£12,346) | £20,789 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.47 (£0.69) | £1.18 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 110 (£22) | £81 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (£4.81) | £3.03 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 27 (£5.39) | £9 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 75 (£15) | £78 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (£3.16) | £3.19 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (£2.64) | £1.48 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (£3.31) | £3.31 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.42 (£0.88) | £1.88 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.35 (£0.87) | £1.42 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (£7) | £14 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (£7) | £30 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 89 (£18) | £136 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (£20) | £55 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (£4.76) | £9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (£2.70) | £3.09 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (£1.45) | £4.51 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,878 (£376) | £429 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (£0.15) | £0.11 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (£31) | £32 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (£3.24) | £12 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Peru is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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