Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Wałbrzych, Poland
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 25% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.20 (4.38 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (7 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (3.96 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (4.69 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.46 (2.57 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.66 (5.91 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 97% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (43 zł) | 20 zł | + 115% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (8 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.59 (1.66 zł) | 2.00 zł | - 17% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 11% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,893 (3,019 zł) | 1,518 zł | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,728 (1,803 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (217 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,216 (2,312 zł) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (1,228 zł) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 163 (170 zł) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (71 zł) | 60 zł | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,270 (1,325 zł) | 1,961 zł | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 357 (372 zł) | 800 zł | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (37 zł) | 18 zł | + 105% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 11% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 39% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (157 zł) | 200 zł | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (96 zł) | 200 zł | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 250 (261 zł) | 300 zł | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (264 zł) | 250 zł | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 34% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 65,172 (68,006 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.80 (3.97 zł) | 4.71 zł | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 132 (138 zł) | 50 zł | + 175% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (41 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (26 zł) | 50 zł | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (31 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (77 zł) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (4.76 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (4.59 zł) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (44 zł) | 30 zł | + 45% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 17% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (37 zł) | 60 zł | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (35 zł) | 44 zł | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (98 zł) | 70 zł | + 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (116 zł) | 100 zł | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (14 zł) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (8 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (1,774 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (0.56 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (176 zł) | 69 zł | + 157% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 15% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 5,743 zł (S/. 5,504) in Lima to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,000 zł in Wałbrzych.
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