Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Buenos Aires, Argentina (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | + 107% | |||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is 107% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]1,113 | ARS $ [BM]671 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]762 | ARS $ [BM]468 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]347 | ARS $ [BM]165 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]191 | ARS $ [BM]65 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]300 | ARS $ [BM]149 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]173 | ARS $ [BM]91 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]637 | ARS $ [BM]294 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]204 | ARS $ [BM]107 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]112 | ARS $ [BM]51 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]258 | ARS $ [BM]85 | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]1,875 | ARS $ [BM]302 | + 521% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]340 | ARS $ [BM]150 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]72 | ARS $ [BM]44 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 153% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]131,714 | ARS $ [BM]46,046 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]78,649 | ARS $ [BM]32,518 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]9,470 | ARS $ [BM]4,193 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]100,882 | ARS $ [BM]33,336 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]53,570 | ARS $ [BM]21,528 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]7,431 | ARS $ [BM]3,128 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]3,101 | ARS $ [BM]1,442 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]57,819 | ARS $ [BM]36,599 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]16,235 | ARS $ [BM]16,284 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]1,610 | ARS $ [BM]384 | + 319% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]773 | ARS $ [BM]250 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 58% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]6,828 | ARS $ [BM]4,113 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]4,184 | ARS $ [BM]2,788 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]11,397 | ARS $ [BM]7,670 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]11,535 | ARS $ [BM]5,748 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 161% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]2,966,918 | ARS $ [BM]2,171,490 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]173 | ARS $ [BM]70 | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]6,004 | ARS $ [BM]1,297 | + 363% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]1,781 | ARS $ [BM]431 | + 313% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 172% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]1,126 | ARS $ [BM]302 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]1,358 | ARS $ [BM]601 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]3,372 | ARS $ [BM]1,286 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]790 | ARS $ [BM]294 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]625 | ARS $ [BM]163 | + 283% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]771 | ARS $ [BM]255 | + 202% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]208 | ARS $ [BM]123 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]200 | ARS $ [BM]147 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]1,900 | ARS $ [BM]633 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 80% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]1,634 | ARS $ [BM]1,444 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]1,515 | ARS $ [BM]734 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]4,264 | ARS $ [BM]2,601 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]5,076 | ARS $ [BM]2,300 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]1,171 | ARS $ [BM]399 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]609 | ARS $ [BM]204 | + 198% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]350 | ARS $ [BM]164 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]77,376 | ARS $ [BM]64,571 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]24 | ARS $ [BM]18 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]7,677 | ARS $ [BM]2,331 | + 229% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]742 | ARS $ [BM]181 | + 310% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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