Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 47% more expensive than in Gafsa (Tunisia)
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 62% more expensive than in Gafsa (Tunisia) | ||||
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Lima | Gafsa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (21 Dinar) | 21 Dinar | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (18 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (7 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.16 (4.321 Dinar) | 1.317 Dinar | + 228% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 12 (10 Dinar) | 3.729 Dinar | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.92 (4.122 Dinar) | 1.913 Dinar | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 17 (14 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.61 (4.699 Dinar) | 4.072 Dinar | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.96 (3.319 Dinar) | 1.367 Dinar | + 143% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (5.285 Dinar) | 2.381 Dinar | + 122% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 42 (35 Dinar) | 15 Dinar | + 139% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 9 (7 Dinar) | 3.071 Dinar | + 136% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.64 (2.216 Dinar) | 0.619 Dinar | + 258% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 51% more expensive than in Gafsa (Tunisia) | ||||
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Lima | Gafsa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,386 (2,837 Dinar) | 693 Dinar | + 310% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 2,116 (1,773 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 236 (198 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,492 (2,088 Dinar) | 396 Dinar | + 427% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,674 (1,403 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 178 (149 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 85 (71 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 120% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,338 (1,121 Dinar) | 749 Dinar | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 517 (433 Dinar) | 251 Dinar | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 43 (36 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 29 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Gafsa (Tunisia) | ||||
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Lima | Gafsa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 155 (130 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 111 (93 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 272 (228 Dinar) | 248 Dinar | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 260 (218 Dinar) | 207 Dinar | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 64% more expensive than in Gafsa (Tunisia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,559 (54,091 Dinar) | 83,880 Dinar | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.88 (4.088 Dinar) | 2.084 Dinar | + 96% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 153 (128 Dinar) | 41 Dinar | + 210% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (32 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 20% more expensive than in Gafsa (Tunisia) | ||||
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Lima | Gafsa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 20 (16 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 152% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 106 (88 Dinar) | 46 Dinar | + 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 18 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (5.282 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 7 (5.631 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 41 (34 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 352% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 36% more expensive than in Gafsa (Tunisia) | ||||
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Lima | Gafsa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 61 (51 Dinar) | 38 Dinar | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 45 (38 Dinar) | 13 Dinar | + 190% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 112 (94 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 143 (120 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 38 (31 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (13 Dinar) | 2.445 Dinar | + 442% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (9 Dinar) | 3.741 Dinar | + 133% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,055 (2,560 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.39 (0.328 Dinar) | 0.150 Dinar | + 118% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 151 (127 Dinar) | 68 Dinar | + 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (15 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 87% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,328 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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