Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs El Tigre, Venezuela

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Food | + 530% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 530% more expensive than in El Tigre (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (1,819,256 Bs.S.) | 60 Bs.S. | ||
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (1,208,520 Bs.S.) | 80 Bs.S. | ||
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (550,465 Bs.S.) | 63 Bs.S. | ||
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.20 (307,302 Bs.S.) | 12 Bs.S. | ||
12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (473,556 Bs.S.) | 51 Bs.S. | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.78 (276,320 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (1,015,306 Bs.S.) | 49 Bs.S. | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.52 (330,673 Bs.S.) | 34 Bs.S. | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.43 (177,587 Bs.S.) | 15 Bs.S. | ||
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.61 (410,221 Bs.S.) | 11 Bs.S. | ||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (2,995,394 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (542,572 Bs.S.) | 25 Bs.S. | ||
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.57 (115,070 Bs.S.) | 10 Bs.S. | ||
Housing | + 217% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 217% more expensive than in El Tigre (Venezuela) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,911 (212,778,988 Bs.S.) | 3,000 Bs.S. | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,741 (127,283,188 Bs.S.) | 30,000 Bs.S. | ||
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (15,203,574 Bs.S.) | 400 Bs.S. | ||
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,216 (161,985,156 Bs.S.) | 20,000 Bs.S. | ||
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (86,017,722 Bs.S.) | 12,000 Bs.S. | ||
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 163 (11,931,693 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (4,878,261 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,276 (93,269,807 Bs.S.) | 3,000 Bs.S. | ||
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 359 (26,229,579 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (2,545,086 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (1,240,968 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is in El Tigre (Venezuela) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 147 (10,720,600 Bs.S.) | 1,676 Bs.S. | ||
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (6,718,277 Bs.S.) | 1,400 Bs.S. | ||
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 248 (18,134,671 Bs.S.) | 1,755 Bs.S. | ||
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 249 (18,196,073 Bs.S.) | 1,000 Bs.S. | ||
Transportation | + 1099% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 1099% more expensive than in El Tigre (Venezuela) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,210 (4,693,614,160 Bs.S.) | 150,000 Bs.S. | ||
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.79 (276,891 Bs.S.) | 0.90 Bs.S. | ||
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 130 (9,506,364 Bs.S.) | 120 Bs.S. | ||
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 40 (2,927,091 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 626% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 626% more expensive than in El Tigre (Venezuela) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (1,807,583 Bs.S.) | 34 Bs.S. | ||
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (2,180,574 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (5,413,764 Bs.S.) | 300 Bs.S. | ||
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (1,267,854 Bs.S.) | 34 Bs.S. | ||
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (1,003,669 Bs.S.) | 16 Bs.S. | ||
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (1,237,416 Bs.S.) | 30 Bs.S. | ||
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (333,621 Bs.S.) | 35 Bs.S. | ||
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (321,751 Bs.S.) | 25 Bs.S. | ||
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (3,050,561 Bs.S.) | 48 Bs.S. | ||
Entertainment | + 338% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 338% more expensive than in El Tigre (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (2,623,353 Bs.S.) | 100 Bs.S. | ||
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (2,432,741 Bs.S.) | 95 Bs.S. | ||
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (6,846,316 Bs.S.) | 935 Bs.S. | ||
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (8,150,829 Bs.S.) | 555 Bs.S. | ||
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (1,879,884 Bs.S.) | 65 Bs.S. | ||
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (978,078 Bs.S.) | 10 Bs.S. | ||
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (561,523 Bs.S.) | 14 Bs.S. | ||
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (124,242,298 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (38,914 Bs.S.) | 0.50 Bs.S. | ||
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 166 (12,138,123 Bs.S.) | 325 Bs.S. | ||
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (1,190,837 Bs.S.) | 100 Bs.S. | ||
TOTAL | + 449% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 449% more expensive than in El Tigre (Venezuela)
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