Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Wuhai, China
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is 18% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (44元) | 25元 | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (30元) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (14元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.19 (8元) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (12元) | 10元 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.81 (7元) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (25元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.48 (8元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.48 (4.52元) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.63 (10元) | 3.00元 | + 242% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (75元) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (14元) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.59 (2.90元) | - | - | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 24% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,906 (5,302元) | 2,000元 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,729 (3,153元) | 1,200元 | + 163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (379元) | 300元 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,227 (4,062元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,130 (2,062元) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (310元) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (125元) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,277 (2,330元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 357 (651元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (64元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (31元) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (274元) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (168元) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 251 (458元) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (462元) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 65,260 (119,042元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.80 (7元) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 132 (240元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (71元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (43元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (54元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (134元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (32元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (25元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (31元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (8元) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (8元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (76元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 4% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 34 (62元) | 80元 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (61元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (171元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 109 (200元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (47元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (25元) | 30元 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (14元) | 10元 | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (3,100元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (0.97元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 160 (292元) | 200元 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (30元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 6,548元 (S/. 3,590) in Lima to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,600元 in Wuhai.
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