Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 57% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is 57% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Lima | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 31 ($8) | $17 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 22 ($5.48) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 10 ($2.46) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.95 ($1.23) | $1.38 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 ($2.07) | $4.28 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.14 ($1.03) | $6 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 15 ($3.72) | $9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.99 ($1.49) | $3.71 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.78 ($0.69) | $1.97 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.89 ($1.47) | $3.68 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 50 ($13) | $18 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 ($2.12) | $2.10 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.52 ($0.63) | $3.23 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 75% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Lima | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,141 ($783) | $2,831 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,603 ($400) | $2,450 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 224 ($56) | $140 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,202 ($549) | $2,396 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,244 ($310) | $2,024 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 155 ($39) | $127 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 ($19) | $54 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,416 ($353) | $351 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 433 ($108) | $167 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 26 ($7) | $13 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 ($4.33) | $30 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 54% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Lima | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 146 ($36) | $56 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 91 ($23) | $61 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 242 ($60) | $101 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 ($60) | $130 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 11% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Lima | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 73,905 ($18,435) | $20,174 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.70 ($1.42) | $1.02 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 120 ($30) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 36 ($9) | $26 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Lima | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 ($5.48) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 17 ($4.22) | $20 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 ($25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 28 ($7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 ($3.54) | $4.76 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 ($4.42) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.46 ($1.36) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 ($1.56) | $2.90 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 38 ($10) | $29 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 50% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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| Lima | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 ($14) | $50 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 35 ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 119 ($30) | $164 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 131 ($33) | $125 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 ($8) | $14 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 ($3.80) | $4.85 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 ($1.97) | $6 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,812 ($452) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.80 ($0.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 193 ($48) | $73 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 ($4.44) | $9 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,909 prices entered by 242 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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