Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Wollongong, Australia
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lima (Peru) is 51% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (AU$5.95) | AU$12 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (AU$2.71) | AU$5.33 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.20 (AU$1.49) | AU$1.27 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (AU$2.35) | AU$5.50 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (AU$1.35) | AU$5.43 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (AU$4.98) | AU$7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (AU$1.60) | AU$3.83 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.46 (AU$0.88) | AU$3.15 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.66 (AU$2.01) | AU$4.63 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (AU$2.66) | AU$3.04 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.59 (AU$0.56) | AU$2.11 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 61% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,893 (AU$1,030) | AU$2,503 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,728 (AU$615) | AU$1,686 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (AU$74) | AU$222 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,216 (AU$789) | AU$1,936 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (AU$419) | AU$1,253 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 163 (AU$58) | AU$190 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (AU$24) | AU$52 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,270 (AU$452) | AU$607 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 357 (AU$127) | AU$202 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (AU$6) | AU$28 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 53% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (AU$53) | AU$106 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (AU$33) | AU$82 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 250 (AU$89) | AU$154 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (AU$90) | AU$132 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 35% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 65,172 (AU$23,192) | AU$26,857 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.80 (AU$1.35) | AU$1.42 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 132 (AU$47) | AU$82 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (AU$11) | AU$25 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (AU$26) | AU$64 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (AU$4.89) | AU$4.88 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (AU$6) | AU$5.71 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (AU$1.62) | AU$3.52 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (AU$1.57) | AU$3.34 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (AU$15) | AU$27 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (AU$13) | AU$45 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (AU$12) | AU$31 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (AU$33) | AU$237 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (AU$40) | AU$101 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (AU$4.76) | AU$4.32 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (AU$2.73) | AU$7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (AU$605) | AU$575 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (AU$0.19) | AU$0.65 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (AU$60) | AU$57 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (AU$5.80) | AU$19 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
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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 AU$7,600 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$3,778 (S/. 10,617) in Lima.
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