Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 35% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States)
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 41% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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Lima | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 28 ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 ($5.68) | $9 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 ($2.28) | $3.72 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.07 ($1.39) | $0.89 | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 9 ($2.59) | $3.38 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.86 ($1.06) | $4.79 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 ($3.48) | $7 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.97 ($1.36) | $2.68 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.67 ($1.00) | $1.24 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 ($1.64) | $2.24 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 ($2.26) | $1.94 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.15 ($0.59) | $2.35 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 50% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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Lima | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,280 ($897) | $1,620 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,798 ($492) | $1,170 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 245 ($67) | $189 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,194 ($600) | $1,180 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,244 ($340) | $948 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 176 ($48) | $127 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 81 ($22) | $40 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,368 ($374) | $244 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 426 ($117) | $100 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 37 ($10) | $11 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 22 ($6) | $17 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 40% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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Lima | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 189 ($52) | $51 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 ($26) | $54 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 290 ($79) | $123 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 279 ($76) | $127 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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Lima | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 72,229 ($19,759) | $27,014 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.46 ($1.49) | $0.65 | + 128% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 147 ($40) | $42 | - 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 ($11) | $19 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 48% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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Lima | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 ($4.13) | $10 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 13 ($3.65) | $19 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 124 ($34) | $138 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 31 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 ($4.23) | $3.21 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 ($4.95) | $3.63 | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.67 ($1.55) | $3.06 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 ($1.77) | $1.80 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 40 ($11) | $20 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 38% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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Lima | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 59 ($16) | $53 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 46 ($13) | $20 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 121 ($33) | $189 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 128 ($35) | $96 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 37 ($10) | $11 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 ($4.03) | $6 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 ($2.48) | $5.12 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,863 ($510) | $458 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.62 ($0.17) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 143 ($39) | $29 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 ($4.95) | $7 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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