Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Wolfsburg, Germany
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 54% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (€5.72) | €17 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (€3.80) | €8 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€1.73) | €5.00 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.22 (€0.97) | €1.00 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.49) | €2.93 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (€0.87) | €3.50 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (€3.22) | €4.04 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (€1.03) | €3.25 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.44 (€0.56) | €1.75 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.68 (€1.31) | €0.93 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (€9) | €7 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.71) | €1.83 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.57 (€0.36) | €1.50 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 17% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,899 (€667) | €813 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,741 (€400) | €625 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (€48) | €50 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,216 (€510) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (€271) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 163 (€38) | €50 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (€15) | €16 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,276 (€293) | €300 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 359 (€83) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (€3.90) | €15 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 30% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 147 (€34) | €90 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (€21) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 248 (€57) | €97 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 249 (€57) | €90 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 40% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,210 (€14,768) | €21,200 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.80 (€0.87) | €1.36 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 131 (€30) | €59 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (€9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 12% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (€5.69) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (€7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (€17) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (€3.99) | €2.50 | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (€3.16) | €5.00 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (€3.89) | €3.10 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (€1.05) | €0.91 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (€1.01) | €1.20 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (€10) | €18 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 34% cheaper than in Wolfsburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (€8) | €32 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (€8) | €19 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (€22) | €100 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (€26) | €52 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (€5.92) | €6.00 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (€3.08) | €3.02 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (€1.77) | €3.27 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (€391) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (€0.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 166 (€38) | €40 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (€3.75) | €5.50 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Wolfsburg you would need to make just about €1,665 (S/. 7,238) in Lima.
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