Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Enugu, Nigeria

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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 26% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (2,610 ₦) | 1,152 ₦ | + 127% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (1,734 ₦) | 1,315 ₦ | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (788 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.22 (442 ₦) | 514 ₦ | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (682 ₦) | 499 ₦ | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (398 ₦) | 578 ₦ | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (1,467 ₦) | 3,533 ₦ | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (471 ₦) | 783 ₦ | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.44 (256 ₦) | 463 ₦ | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.68 (595 ₦) | 280 ₦ | + 113% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (4,287 ₦) | 1,723 ₦ | + 149% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (779 ₦) | 276 ₦ | + 182% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.57 (165 ₦) | 351 ₦ | - 53% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 40% cheaper than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,899 (304,040 ₦) | 481,203 ₦ | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,741 (182,592 ₦) | 666,014 ₦ | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (21,810 ₦) | 11,802 ₦ | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,216 (232,373 ₦) | 525,817 ₦ | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (123,395 ₦) | 300,652 ₦ | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 163 (17,116 ₦) | 11,522 ₦ | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (6,998 ₦) | 5,744 ₦ | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,276 (133,799 ₦) | 89,921 ₦ | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 359 (37,627 ₦) | 30,275 ₦ | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (3,651 ₦) | 697 ₦ | + 424% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (1,780 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 65% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 147 (15,379 ₦) | 4,186 ₦ | + 267% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (9,638 ₦) | 7,917 ₦ | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 248 (26,015 ₦) | 8,477 ₦ | + 207% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 249 (26,103 ₦) | 16,375 ₦ | + 59% | |
Transportation | + 93% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 93% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,210 (6,733,141 ₦) | 2,000,000 ₦ | + 237% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.80 (399 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 181% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 131 (13,695 ₦) | 8,337 ₦ | + 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (4,101 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 61% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (2,593 ₦) | 1,086 ₦ | + 139% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (3,128 ₦) | 2,484 ₦ | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (7,766 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (1,819 ₦) | 1,897 ₦ | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (1,440 ₦) | 680 ₦ | + 112% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (1,775 ₦) | 941 ₦ | + 89% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (479 ₦) | 230 ₦ | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (462 ₦) | 302 ₦ | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (4,376 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 7% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (3,763 ₦) | 2,604 ₦ | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (3,490 ₦) | 2,667 ₦ | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (9,821 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (11,693 ₦) | 20,500 ₦ | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (2,697 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (1,403 ₦) | 300 ₦ | + 368% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (806 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 120% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (178,230 ₦) | 200,000 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (56 ₦) | 100 ₦ | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 166 (17,413 ₦) | 6,467 ₦ | + 169% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (1,708 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 388% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 1,612,401 ₦ (S/. 15,376) in Lima to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,530,000 ₦ in Enugu.
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