- Cost of Living
- Peru
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (£3.61) | £10 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (£3.64) | £5.59 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (£2.18) | £3.66 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.59 (£1.06) | £0.86 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (£1.45) | £2.65 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.01 (£0.70) | £1.94 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (£2.69) | £4.53 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.38 (£1.01) | £1.97 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.23 (£0.52) | £0.84 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.76 (£1.10) | £1.79 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (£8) | £8 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (£1.53) | £1.80 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.19 (£0.51) | £0.90 | - 44% | |
| 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/. 2,571 (£594) | £1,791 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,625 (£375) | £1,179 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 260 (£60) | £157 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,975 (£456) | £1,081 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,031 (£238) | £743 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 222 (£51) | £148 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 93 (£22) | £21 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,302 (£301) | £333 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 332 (£77) | £82 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 27 (£6) | £7 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (£2.96) | £11 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (£31) | £65 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 115 (£27) | £32 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 238 (£55) | £69 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 262 (£61) | £74 | - 18% | |
| 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/. 62,882 (£14,521) | £18,396 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.50 (£0.81) | £1.21 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 102 (£24) | £100 | - 76% | |
| 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/. 18 (£4.20) | £3.26 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 23 (£5.36) | £8 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (£20) | £69 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 22 (£5.07) | £3.32 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (£2.71) | £1.59 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (£3.73) | £3.25 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.35 (£1.00) | £1.76 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.59 (£1.06) | £1.51 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 23 (£5.20) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (£13) | £31 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (£7) | £21 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 134 (£31) | £121 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 114 (£26) | £55 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (£4.85) | £9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (£2.57) | £2.97 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (£2.93) | £4.38 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,086 (£482) | £408 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.89 (£0.21) | £0.14 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (£36) | £45 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (£2.36) | £10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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