Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 9% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa)
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| Food | ||||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Lima | Worcester | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 31 (R 138) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 22 (R 98) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 10 (R 44) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.95 (R 22) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (R 37) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.14 (R 19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 15 (R 65) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.99 (R 27) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.78 (R 12) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.89 (R 26) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 53 (R 236) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (R 38) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.52 (R 11) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 13% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Lima | Worcester | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,141 (R 14,051) | R 6,112 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,572 (R 7,031) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 224 (R 1,002) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,202 (R 9,851) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,244 (R 5,564) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 155 (R 694) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (R 340) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,380 (R 6,174) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 439 (R 1,963) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 26 (R 118) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (R 78) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Lima | Worcester | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 146 (R 654) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 91 (R 406) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 242 (R 1,082) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 (R 1,073) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 4% more expensive than in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Lima | Worcester | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 73,905 (R 330,613) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.70 (R 26) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 120 (R 538) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 36 (R 159) | R 69 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Lima | Worcester | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (R 98) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 17 (R 76) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 (R 452) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 28 (R 127) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (R 63) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (R 79) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.46 (R 24) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (R 28) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 38 (R 171) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Worcester (South Africa) | ||||
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| Lima | Worcester | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (R 254) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 35 (R 158) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 119 (R 531) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 131 (R 585) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (R 150) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (R 68) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (R 35) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,812 (R 8,105) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.80 (R 3.57) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 193 (R 864) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (R 80) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,828 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
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