Cost of living in Peru

Summary of cost of living in Peru

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: S/. 8,494
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: S/. 3,799
  • Peru is the 3rd cheapest country in Latin America (14 out of 16)
  • Cost of living in Peru is cheaper than in 86% of countries in the World (57 out of 66)
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Food
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district S/. 24
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) S/. 21
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast S/. 9
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk S/. 5.27
12 eggs, large S/. 10
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes S/. 4.19
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese S/. 14
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples S/. 5.11
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes S/. 3.41
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket S/. 6
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality S/. 45
2 liters of coca-cola S/. 8
Bread for 2 people for 1 day S/. 2.45
Housing
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area S/. 2,973
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area S/. 1,515
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat S/. 215
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area S/. 1,846
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area S/. 1,203
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio S/. 150
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) S/. 76
40” flat screen tv S/. 1,250
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) S/. 487
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) S/. 39
Hourly rate for cleaning help S/. 21
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) S/. 149
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) S/. 112
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) S/. 253
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes S/. 239
Transportation
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new S/. 63,636
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas S/. 4.73
Monthly ticket public transport S/. 140
Personal Care
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) S/. 22
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) S/. 29
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) S/. 86
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) S/. 23
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) S/. 17
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) S/. 19
4 rolls of toilet paper S/. 5.61
Tube of toothpaste S/. 6
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city S/. 31
Entertainment
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub S/. 50
2 tickets to the movies S/. 32
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) S/. 124
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert S/. 121
1 cocktail drink in downtown club S/. 36
Cappuccino in expat area of the city S/. 16
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) S/. 10
Ipad wi-fi 128gb S/. 3,260
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) S/. 0.55
1 month of gym membership in business district S/. 137
1 package of marlboro cigarettes S/. 18

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What is the Cost of Living Index? To calculate each city's Price Index value, we start by assigning a value of 100 to a central reference city (that happens to be Prague). Once the reference point has been established, the Price Index value of every other city in the database is calculated by comparing their cost of living to the cost of living in Prague.
Therefore, if a city has a Price Index of 134, that means that living there is 34% more expensive than living in Prague.

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Prices recently added

  • Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Lima costs S/. 3,000 (3 days ago)
  • Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city in Lima costs S/. 10 (4 days ago)
  • 12 eggs, large in Lima costs S/. 10 (4 days ago)
  • 1 liter of whole fat milk in Lima costs S/. 4.90 (4 days ago)
  • Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Lima costs S/. 15 (4 days ago)
  • Men’s leather business shoes in Callao costs S/. 250 (5 days ago)
  • Sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) in Callao costs S/. 150 (5 days ago)
  • Summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) in Callao costs S/. 90 (5 days ago)
  • Jeans (levis 501 or similar) in Callao costs S/. 220 (5 days ago)
  • Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Callao costs S/. 120 (5 days ago)

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