Cost of living in Callao, Peru

Summary of cost of living in Callao

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: S/. 10,149
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: S/. 3,776
    • 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 Callao
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district S/. 39
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) S/. 38
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast S/. 14
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk S/. 5.98
12 eggs, large S/. 11
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes S/. 3.27
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese S/. 17
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples S/. 3.04
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes S/. 3.70
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket S/. 4.58
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality S/. 68
2 liters of coca-cola S/. 7
Bread for 2 people for 1 day S/. 3.68
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area S/. 2,375
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area S/. 1,179
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat S/. 214
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area S/. 1,405
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area S/. 795
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio S/. 96
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) S/. 70
40” flat screen tv S/. 1,869
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) S/. 496
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) S/. 47
Hourly rate for cleaning help -
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) S/. 220
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) S/. 100
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) S/. 164
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes S/. 252
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new S/. 83,720
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas S/. 11
Monthly ticket public transport S/. 202
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) S/. 132
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) S/. 19
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) S/. 15
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) S/. 24
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) S/. 15
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) S/. 8
4 rolls of toilet paper S/. 6
Tube of toothpaste S/. 7
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city S/. 23
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub S/. 29
2 tickets to the movies S/. 38
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) S/. 55
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert S/. 103
1 cocktail drink in downtown club S/. 72
Cappuccino in expat area of the city S/. 14
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) S/. 5.53
Ipad wi-fi 128gb S/. 2,500
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) S/. 0.17
1 month of gym membership in business district S/. 150
1 package of marlboro cigarettes S/. 3.27
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 62 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: January 13, 2025

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