Cost of living in Chiclayo (Peru) is about the same as in Piteşti (Romania)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Chiclayo (Peru) is 6% cheaper than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 14 (16 lei) | 32 lei | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 14 (16 lei) | 18 lei | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.40 (3.98 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 4.59 (5.39 lei) | 10 lei | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.52 (2.95 lei) | 4.30 lei | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (12 lei) | 14 lei | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.39 (6 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.53 (2.97 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (7 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 119% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 40 (47 lei) | 25 lei | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (8 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.94 (2.28 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 36% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Chiclayo (Peru) is about the same as in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,700 (1,994 lei) | 2,229 lei | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 984 (1,154 lei) | 1,523 lei | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 129 (152 lei) | 390 lei | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,175 (1,377 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 792 (928 lei) | 914 lei | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 118 (138 lei) | 253 lei | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (89 lei) | 32 lei | + 176% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,489 (1,746 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 368 (432 lei) | 330 lei | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 26 (31 lei) | 30 lei | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 20 (23 lei) | 23 lei | - 0% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Chiclayo (Peru) is 26% cheaper than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 117 (137 lei) | 261 lei | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 89 (105 lei) | 131 lei | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 212 (248 lei) | 270 lei | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 178 (209 lei) | 251 lei | - 17% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Chiclayo (Peru) is 10% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 41,832 (49,051 lei) | 87,982 lei | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.79 (5.61 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 103 (121 lei) | 74 lei | + 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 27 (32 lei) | 21 lei | + 54% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Chiclayo (Peru) is about the same as in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (24 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 16 (18 lei) | 28 lei | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 110 (130 lei) | 84 lei | + 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (19 lei) | 20 lei | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 14 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.13 (6 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 3.29 (3.85 lei) | 9 lei | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (19 lei) | 16 lei | + 23% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Chiclayo (Peru) is 7% cheaper than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Chiclayo | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 32 (37 lei) | 69 lei | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (36 lei) | 43 lei | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 147 (172 lei) | 166 lei | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 74 (87 lei) | 135 lei | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 18 (21 lei) | 21 lei | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 5.21 (6 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,641 (4,270 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.39 (0.46 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 122 (143 lei) | 121 lei | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 (9 lei) | 16 lei | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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