Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 18% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is 25% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Wrocław | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 31 (38 zł) | 30 zł | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 22 (27 zł) | 23 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 10 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.95 (6 zł) | 2.77 zł | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.14 (5.17 zł) | 11 zł | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 15 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.99 (7 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.78 (3.47 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.89 (7 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 53 (66 zł) | 27 zł | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.52 (3.14 zł) | 3.10 zł | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Wrocław | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,131 (3,909 zł) | 4,342 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,572 (1,962 zł) | 3,315 zł | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 224 (280 zł) | 325 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,202 (2,749 zł) | 2,672 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,244 (1,553 zł) | 2,097 zł | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 155 (194 zł) | 238 zł | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (95 zł) | 44 zł | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,380 (1,723 zł) | 1,622 zł | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 439 (548 zł) | 606 zł | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 26 (33 zł) | 26 zł | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (22 zł) | 28 zł | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 23% cheaper than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Wrocław | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 146 (182 zł) | 326 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 91 (113 zł) | 138 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 242 (302 zł) | 306 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 (300 zł) | 300 zł | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 23% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 73,905 (92,260 zł) | 92,834 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.70 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 127 (159 zł) | 105 zł | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 36 (44 zł) | 33 zł | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 21% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 17 (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 (126 zł) | 160 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 28 (36 zł) | 16 zł | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.46 (7 zł) | 4.86 zł | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 38 (48 zł) | 42 zł | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 61% more expensive than in Wrocław (Poland) | ||||
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| Lima | Wrocław | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (71 zł) | 68 zł | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 35 (44 zł) | 47 zł | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 119 (148 zł) | 148 zł | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 131 (163 zł) | 125 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,812 (2,262 zł) | 1,949 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.80 (1.00 zł) | 0.24 zł | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 193 (241 zł) | 87 zł | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 40% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
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