- 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 (£3.47) | £10 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (£3.62) | £5.65 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (£2.06) | £3.80 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.28 (£1.00) | £0.87 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (£1.43) | £2.65 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.23 (£0.76) | £1.97 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (£2.81) | £4.71 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.45 (£1.04) | £2.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.17 (£0.51) | £0.82 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.90 (£1.15) | £1.79 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (£8) | £9 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (£1.59) | £1.85 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.21 (£0.52) | £0.94 | - 45% | |
| 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/. 2,705 (£633) | £1,946 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,770 (£414) | £1,241 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 266 (£62) | £160 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (£521) | £1,261 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (£306) | £852 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (£38) | £121 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 92 (£22) | £22 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,359 (£318) | £341 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (£71) | £86 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (£7) | £7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 12 (£2.84) | £11 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 138 (£32) | £66 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 128 (£30) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (£61) | £73 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 261 (£61) | £76 | - 19% | |
| 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/. 67,244 (£15,747) | £18,846 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.70 (£0.87) | £1.27 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (£24) | £98 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (£4.84) | £3.40 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 19 (£4.52) | £8 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 103 (£24) | £77 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 24 (£5.64) | £3.56 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (£2.66) | £1.55 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (£3.56) | £3.25 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.20 (£0.98) | £1.81 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (£1.13) | £1.53 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (£5.79) | £13 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 73 (£17) | £31 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (£8) | £21 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 126 (£29) | £106 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 131 (£31) | £57 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (£5.28) | £9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (£2.56) | £3.03 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 14 (£3.23) | £4.49 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (£538) | £400 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (£0.16) | £0.16 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 161 (£38) | £44 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (£2.56) | £11 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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