Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Emmen, Netherlands
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 46% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (€5.64) | €23 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (€3.86) | €8 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€1.76) | €2.00 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.20 (€0.97) | €0.82 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (€1.52) | €2.25 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (€0.88) | €1.20 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (€3.23) | €1.20 | + 169% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (€1.04) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.46 (€0.57) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.66 (€1.31) | €1.00 | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (€10) | €7 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.72) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.59 (€0.37) | €0.70 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 8% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,893 (€668) | €750 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,728 (€399) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (€48) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,216 (€511) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (€272) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 163 (€38) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (€16) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,270 (€293) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 357 (€82) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (€8) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (€3.92) | €12 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 11% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (€35) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (€21) | €28 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 250 (€58) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (€58) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 59% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 65,818 (€15,187) | €31,140 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.80 (€0.88) | €1.53 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 132 (€30) | €96 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (€9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 45% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (€5.71) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (€7) | €60 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (€17) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (€4.00) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (€3.17) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (€3.91) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (€1.05) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (€1.02) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (€10) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (€8) | €40 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (€8) | €20 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (€22) | €50 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (€26) | €60 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (€5.93) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (€3.09) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (€1.77) | €5.00 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (€392) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (€0.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (€39) | €25 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (€3.76) | €8 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Emmen you would need to make just about €1,310 (S/. 5,678) in Lima.
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