Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Windhoek, Namibia
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lima (Peru) is 32% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (96 N$) | 155 N$ | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (66 N$) | 71 N$ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (30 N$) | 68 N$ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.20 (17 N$) | 21 N$ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (26 N$) | 35 N$ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (15 N$) | 25 N$ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (55 N$) | 89 N$ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (18 N$) | 27 N$ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.46 (10 N$) | 56 N$ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.66 (22 N$) | 25 N$ | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (163 N$) | 140 N$ | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (29 N$) | 21 N$ | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.59 (6 N$) | 11 N$ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 55% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,893 (11,419 N$) | 19,335 N$ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,728 (6,818 N$) | 15,683 N$ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (821 N$) | 4,781 N$ | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,216 (8,746 N$) | 13,913 N$ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (4,644 N$) | 7,746 N$ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 163 (644 N$) | 759 N$ | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (269 N$) | 1,168 N$ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,270 (5,013 N$) | 5,371 N$ | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 357 (1,407 N$) | 2,479 N$ | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (140 N$) | 87 N$ | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (67 N$) | 142 N$ | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 27% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (592 N$) | 758 N$ | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (363 N$) | 460 N$ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 250 (988 N$) | 1,284 N$ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (1,000 N$) | 2,111 N$ | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 29% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 65,172 (257,216 N$) | 286,294 N$ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.80 (15 N$) | 14 N$ | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 132 (521 N$) | 294 N$ | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (154 N$) | 103 N$ | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 13% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (98 N$) | 59 N$ | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (118 N$) | 251 N$ | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (292 N$) | 512 N$ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (68 N$) | 44 N$ | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (54 N$) | 27 N$ | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (67 N$) | 48 N$ | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (18 N$) | 42 N$ | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (17 N$) | 29 N$ | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (165 N$) | 161 N$ | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 19% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (142 N$) | 389 N$ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (131 N$) | 124 N$ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (370 N$) | 1,183 N$ | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (440 N$) | 508 N$ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (101 N$) | 56 N$ | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (53 N$) | 36 N$ | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (30 N$) | 27 N$ | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (6,708 N$) | 11,845 N$ | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (2.10 N$) | 1.58 N$ | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (666 N$) | 635 N$ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (64 N$) | 47 N$ | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,339 prices entered by 305 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 29% cheaper than in Windhoek (Namibia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 52,000 N$ in Windhoek you would need to make just about 36,702 N$ (S/. 9,299) in Lima.
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