Cost of living in Peru compared to United States
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Peru | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 ($5.25) | $10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 ($2.21) | $5.78 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.11 ($1.39) | $1.08 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 ($2.44) | $4.95 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.69 ($1.00) | $4.70 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 15 ($3.95) | $7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.63 ($1.26) | $4.66 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.43 ($0.93) | $2.49 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 ($1.69) | $3.12 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 ($9) | $16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 ($2.10) | $2.77 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 ($0.58) | $2.98 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Peru | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,153 ($856) | $2,823 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,629 ($442) | $2,138 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 227 ($62) | $220 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,876 ($509) | $1,886 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,144 ($311) | $1,441 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 ($46) | $146 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 ($20) | $64 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,274 ($346) | $295 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 439 ($119) | $133 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 ($6) | $31 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Peru | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 165 ($45) | $54 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 105 ($29) | $45 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 ($71) | $93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 255 ($69) | $119 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Peru | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 ($16,799) | $27,910 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.17 ($1.40) | $1.05 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 125 ($34) | $79 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Peru | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 16 ($4.25) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 13 ($3.55) | $21 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 ($32) | $140 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 ($3.98) | $4.80 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 ($4.57) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.99 ($1.35) | $4.72 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 ($1.64) | $2.25 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 36 ($10) | $27 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Peru | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 53 ($14) | $55 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 30 ($8) | $28 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 123 ($33) | $195 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 114 ($31) | $89 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 ($3.96) | $5.21 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 ($2.14) | $6 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,107 ($572) | $554 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.85 ($0.23) | $0.21 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 140 ($38) | $54 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 ($4.63) | $10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Peru is 57% cheaper than in United States
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