- Cost of Living
- Peru
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (£3.37) | £11 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (£3.65) | £5.62 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (£2.15) | £3.65 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (£1.09) | £0.87 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (£1.47) | £2.70 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.14 (£0.73) | £1.94 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (£2.58) | £4.47 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.64 (£1.08) | £1.98 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.15 (£0.50) | £0.86 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.94 (£1.15) | £1.80 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (£8) | £9 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (£1.57) | £1.81 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.95 (£0.45) | £0.91 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,658 (£617) | £1,841 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,598 (£371) | £1,201 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 249 (£58) | £152 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,044 (£474) | £1,122 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,141 (£265) | £762 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 182 (£42) | £152 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 93 (£22) | £21 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,347 (£313) | £334 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 304 (£70) | £84 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (£7) | £6 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (£3.19) | £11 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 131 (£30) | £63 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 130 (£30) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (£60) | £70 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 264 (£61) | £71 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,608 (£14,762) | £18,229 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.69 (£0.86) | £1.23 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (£25) | £95 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (£4.21) | £3.22 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 24 (£5.61) | £8 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 96 (£22) | £70 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 25 (£5.74) | £3.41 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (£2.50) | £1.52 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (£3.53) | £3.24 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.23 (£0.98) | £1.76 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.04 (£0.94) | £1.53 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (£5.56) | £13 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (£13) | £31 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 35 (£8) | £21 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (£29) | £116 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 128 (£30) | £56 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (£5.30) | £9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (£2.62) | £2.96 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (£2.94) | £4.35 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,939 (£450) | £401 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.64 (£0.15) | £0.15 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (£37) | £43 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (£2.32) | £10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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