Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is 16% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 31 (38 zł) | 33 zł | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 22 (27 zł) | 21 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 10 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.95 (6 zł) | 3.37 zł | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.14 (5.14 zł) | 10 zł | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 15 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.99 (7 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.78 (3.46 zł) | 3.16 zł | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.89 (7 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 53 (66 zł) | 27 zł | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.52 (3.13 zł) | 3.66 zł | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 23% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,131 (3,893 zł) | 5,401 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,572 (1,954 zł) | 4,446 zł | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 224 (279 zł) | 555 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,202 (2,737 zł) | 3,416 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,244 (1,546 zł) | 2,617 zł | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 155 (193 zł) | 423 zł | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (94 zł) | 47 zł | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,380 (1,716 zł) | 1,522 zł | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 439 (546 zł) | 469 zł | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 26 (33 zł) | 38 zł | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (22 zł) | 31 zł | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 31% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 146 (182 zł) | 343 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 91 (113 zł) | 151 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 242 (301 zł) | 300 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 (298 zł) | 473 zł | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 21% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 73,905 (91,877 zł) | 80,684 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.70 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 127 (158 zł) | 115 zł | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 36 (44 zł) | 42 zł | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 16% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 17 (21 zł) | 34 zł | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 (126 zł) | 138 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 28 (35 zł) | 17 zł | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.46 (7 zł) | 4.61 zł | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 38 (47 zł) | 68 zł | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 28% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (70 zł) | 97 zł | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 35 (44 zł) | 54 zł | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 119 (148 zł) | 194 zł | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 131 (162 zł) | 122 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (42 zł) | 31 zł | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,812 (2,252 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.80 (0.99 zł) | 0.31 zł | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 193 (240 zł) | 124 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
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