Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 23% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola)
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Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 53% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 28 (6,797 Kz) | 5,395 Kz | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 22 (5,321 Kz) | 4,571 Kz | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (2,003 Kz) | 1,757 Kz | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.66 (1,389 Kz) | 772 Kz | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (2,823 Kz) | 1,224 Kz | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.03 (990 Kz) | 508 Kz | + 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (3,222 Kz) | 4,711 Kz | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 8 (1,846 Kz) | 1,309 Kz | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.66 (899 Kz) | 676 Kz | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.96 (1,464 Kz) | 350 Kz | + 318% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 42 (10,325 Kz) | 6,925 Kz | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (2,039 Kz) | 1,200 Kz | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.04 (502 Kz) | 265 Kz | + 89% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 30% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,296 (809,518 Kz) | 500,000 Kz | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 2,154 (529,026 Kz) | 165,000 Kz | + 221% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 218 (53,436 Kz) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,311 (567,574 Kz) | 250,000 Kz | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,392 (341,948 Kz) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 (36,556 Kz) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (17,384 Kz) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,069 (262,477 Kz) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 401 (98,520 Kz) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 (10,336 Kz) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (4,328 Kz) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 22% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 162 (39,733 Kz) | 26,000 Kz | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 106 (26,097 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 319 (78,327 Kz) | 46,000 Kz | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 272 (66,870 Kz) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 22% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,932 (13,736,314 Kz) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.19 (1,274 Kz) | 160 Kz | + 696% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 137 (33,616 Kz) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 74 (18,070 Kz) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 28% more expensive than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (4,366 Kz) | 3,000 Kz | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (7,463 Kz) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 122 (30,054 Kz) | 22,000 Kz | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (4,165 Kz) | 2,500 Kz | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 19 (4,545 Kz) | 2,500 Kz | + 82% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (4,616 Kz) | 3,500 Kz | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 8 (1,887 Kz) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 8 (1,915 Kz) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 48 (11,858 Kz) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 6% cheaper than in Lobito (Angola) | ||||
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Lima | Lobito | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (14,280 Kz) | 20,000 Kz | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 50 (12,204 Kz) | 2,500 Kz | + 388% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 100 (24,447 Kz) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 162 (39,875 Kz) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 39 (9,516 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 18 (4,367 Kz) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 11 (2,717 Kz) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,390 (832,650 Kz) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (149 Kz) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 174 (42,801 Kz) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (4,399 Kz) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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