Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Wenzhou, China
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lima (Peru) is 11% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (44元) | 33元 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (30元) | 20元 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (14元) | 14元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.20 (8元) | 18元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (12元) | 12元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (7元) | 9元 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (25元) | 80元 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (8元) | 19元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.46 (4.41元) | 5.97元 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.66 (10元) | 3.85元 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (74元) | 78元 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (13元) | 6元 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.59 (2.85元) | 11元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 14% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,893 (5,192元) | 3,481元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,728 (3,101元) | 2,376元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (373元) | 260元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,216 (3,977元) | 2,719元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (2,112元) | 4,128元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 163 (293元) | 322元 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (122元) | 102元 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,270 (2,279元) | 1,500元 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 357 (640元) | 1,427元 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (63元) | 32元 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (30元) | 35元 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (269元) | 508元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (165元) | 207元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 250 (449元) | 658元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (455元) | 402元 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 65,172 (116,962元) | 125,407元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.80 (7元) | 5.39元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 132 (237元) | 436元 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (70元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 12% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (44元) | 19元 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (54元) | 22元 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (133元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (31元) | 41元 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (25元) | 44元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (30元) | 50元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (8元) | 12元 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (8元) | 7元 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (75元) | 38元 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 38% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (64元) | 181元 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (60元) | 124元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (168元) | 246元 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (200元) | 246元 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (46元) | 50元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (24元) | 22元 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (14元) | 24元 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (3,050元) | 8,279元 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (0.96元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (303元) | 372元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (29元) | 20元 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,232 prices entered by 286 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 10,000元 in Wenzhou you would need to make just about 8,174元 (S/. 4,554) in Lima.
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