- 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 (£3.45) | £11 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (£3.66) | £5.59 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (£2.03) | £3.62 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.46 (£1.03) | £0.87 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (£1.43) | £2.67 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (£0.73) | £1.92 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (£2.57) | £4.53 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.50 (£1.04) | £1.97 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.21 (£0.51) | £0.84 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.98 (£1.15) | £1.76 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (£8) | £9 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (£1.58) | £1.82 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.25 (£0.52) | £0.92 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,603 (£601) | £1,861 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,703 (£393) | £1,203 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 256 (£59) | £159 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,225 (£513) | £1,142 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,309 (£302) | £789 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (£38) | £145 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (£22) | £22 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,338 (£309) | £337 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (£70) | £85 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (£7) | £6 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (£2.89) | £11 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (£35) | £63 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (£32) | £32 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (£62) | £70 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (£61) | £72 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,429 (£14,407) | £18,384 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.82 (£0.88) | £1.25 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (£23) | £94 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (£4.33) | £3.38 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (£5.05) | £8 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 100 (£23) | £74 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (£6) | £3.48 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (£2.60) | £1.52 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (£3.55) | £3.22 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.34 (£1.00) | £1.80 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (£0.98) | £1.54 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (£5.43) | £13 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (£13) | £31 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (£8) | £21 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 122 (£28) | £115 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 130 (£30) | £54 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (£5.25) | £9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (£2.49) | £2.97 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (£2.96) | £4.36 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,120 (£489) | £401 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (£0.16) | £0.15 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (£36) | £43 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (£2.30) | £10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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