Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Exeter, United Kingdom
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 43% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (£4.86) | £9 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (£3.33) | £5.40 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (£1.51) | £3.54 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.20 (£0.83) | £0.70 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (£1.31) | £2.41 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (£0.75) | £2.02 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (£2.78) | £4.50 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (£0.89) | £1.78 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.46 (£0.49) | £1.01 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.66 (£1.13) | £1.79 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (£8) | £8 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (£1.49) | £1.89 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.59 (£0.32) | £0.73 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,893 (£575) | £1,079 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,728 (£344) | £913 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (£41) | £155 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,216 (£441) | £749 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (£234) | £872 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 163 (£32) | £104 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (£14) | £15 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,270 (£253) | £364 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 357 (£71) | £80 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (£7) | £5.90 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (£3.38) | £10 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 34% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (£30) | £54 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (£18) | £29 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 250 (£50) | £60 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (£50) | £56 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 41% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 65,172 (£12,960) | £20,183 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.80 (£0.76) | £1.20 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 132 (£26) | £46 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (£8) | £16 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 63% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (£4.92) | £4.17 | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (£5.93) | £8 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (£15) | £227 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (£3.45) | £3.94 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (£2.73) | £1.87 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (£3.37) | £2.65 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (£0.91) | £2.17 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (£0.88) | £1.75 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (£8) | £9 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 41% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (£7) | £24 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (£7) | £19 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (£19) | £74 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (£22) | £57 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (£5.11) | £7 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (£2.66) | £2.88 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (£1.53) | £4.32 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (£338) | £402 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (£0.11) | £0.09 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (£34) | £34 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (£3.24) | £8 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 46% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,200 in Exeter you would need to make just about £1,722 (S/. 8,660) in Lima.
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