Cost of living in Huancayo, Peru

Summary of cost of living in Huancayo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: S/. 6,617
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: S/. 2,561
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Huancayo
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district S/. 18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) S/. 17
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast S/. 5.39
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk S/. 3.69
12 eggs, large S/. 8
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes S/. 2.96
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese S/. 10
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples S/. 4.01
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes S/. 1.65
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket S/. 6
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality S/. 30
2 liters of coca-cola S/. 7
Bread for 2 people for 1 day S/. 1.82
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area S/. 1,428
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area S/. 1,025
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat S/. 117
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area S/. 1,045
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area S/. 675
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio S/. 175
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) S/. 103
40” flat screen tv S/. 1,099
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) S/. 324
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) S/. 24
Hourly rate for cleaning help S/. 10
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) S/. 97
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) S/. 111
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) S/. 283
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes S/. 245
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new S/. 58,369
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas S/. 3.77
Monthly ticket public transport S/. 112
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) S/. 19
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) S/. 26
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) S/. 21
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) S/. 81
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) S/. 18
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) S/. 15
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) S/. 16
4 rolls of toilet paper S/. 4.08
Tube of toothpaste S/. 5.29
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city S/. 13
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub S/. 22
2 tickets to the movies S/. 28
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert S/. 78
1 cocktail drink in downtown club S/. 28
Cappuccino in expat area of the city S/. 9
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) S/. 4.64
Ipad wi-fi 128gb S/. 2,888
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) S/. 1.08
1 month of gym membership in business district S/. 128
1 package of marlboro cigarettes S/. 16
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 24 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: April 21, 2025

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