Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Warsaw, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lima (Peru) is 9% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (26 zł) | 31 zł | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.20 (4.42 zł) | 3.02 zł | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (3.99 zł) | 7 zł | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (4.73 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.46 (2.59 zł) | 2.98 zł | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.66 (5.96 zł) | 3.37 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (43 zł) | 29 zł | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.59 (1.67 zł) | 3.14 zł | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 38% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,882 (3,033 zł) | 5,125 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,718 (1,807 zł) | 3,949 zł | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 204 (214 zł) | 546 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,189 (2,303 zł) | 3,595 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,156 (1,216 zł) | 2,453 zł | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 162 (170 zł) | 464 zł | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (71 zł) | 46 zł | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,277 (1,344 zł) | 1,856 zł | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 357 (375 zł) | 387 zł | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (37 zł) | 36 zł | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (18 zł) | 22 zł | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 41% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (158 zł) | 279 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (97 zł) | 181 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 250 (263 zł) | 305 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (267 zł) | 361 zł | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 7% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 65,260 (68,677 zł) | 77,891 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.80 (4.00 zł) | 4.60 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 132 (139 zł) | 108 zł | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (41 zł) | 32 zł | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (31 zł) | 28 zł | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (77 zł) | 136 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (4.80 zł) | 5.91 zł | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (4.63 zł) | 7 zł | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (44 zł) | 57 zł | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 34 (36 zł) | 74 zł | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (35 zł) | 64 zł | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (99 zł) | 199 zł | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 109 (115 zł) | 147 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (27 zł) | 22 zł | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (1,789 zł) | 2,070 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (0.56 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (177 zł) | 106 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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