Cost of living in Peru compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (£5.16) | £15 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (£4.08) | £7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (£1.58) | £3.90 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.53 (£1.13) | £1.07 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (£2.17) | £3.71 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.88 (£0.80) | £2.45 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (£2.65) | £4.90 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (£1.27) | £1.99 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.33 (£0.68) | £0.87 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (£1.27) | £2.01 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (£9) | £10 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (£1.67) | £2.19 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (£0.44) | £1.02 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 75% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,852 (£585) | £2,715 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,768 (£363) | £1,978 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (£43) | £175 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,702 (£349) | £1,593 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,000 (£205) | £1,185 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 135 (£28) | £136 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (£15) | £26 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,044 (£214) | £269 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 405 (£83) | £98 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 37 (£8) | £7 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (£3.51) | £15 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (£31) | £69 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (£23) | £35 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 285 (£59) | £81 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 265 (£54) | £85 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,348 (£11,352) | £28,289 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.18 (£1.06) | £1.43 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 128 (£26) | £107 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (£4.24) | £3.50 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 31 (£6) | £8 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 106 (£22) | £64 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (£5.28) | £3.86 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (£3.16) | £2.29 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (£3.80) | £4.96 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.72 (£1.17) | £2.28 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.69 (£1.17) | £1.95 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 39 (£8) | £16 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 41 (£8) | £39 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 41 (£8) | £22 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 102 (£21) | £110 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 157 (£32) | £65 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (£7) | £12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (£3.24) | £3.85 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (£1.90) | £6 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,193 (£655) | £427 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.82 (£0.17) | £0.11 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 173 (£36) | £41 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (£3.53) | £15 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Peru is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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