Cost of living in Peru compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (C$5.54) | C$11 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (C$2.37) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (C$1.43) | C$2.27 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (C$2.06) | C$4.04 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.50 (C$1.18) | C$4.87 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (C$4.43) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.63 (C$1.56) | C$3.87 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.33 (C$0.79) | C$2.70 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.46 (C$1.84) | C$3.10 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (C$12) | C$18 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (C$2.46) | C$2.33 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.64 (C$0.55) | C$2.04 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,634 (C$889) | C$2,096 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,522 (C$514) | C$1,589 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (C$64) | C$165 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,702 (C$574) | C$1,596 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 985 (C$332) | C$1,090 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 145 (C$49) | C$108 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (C$23) | C$53 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,259 (C$425) | C$362 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 392 (C$132) | C$166 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 32 (C$11) | C$11 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (C$5.86) | C$23 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 137 (C$46) | C$75 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (C$31) | C$49 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 252 (C$85) | C$112 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (C$81) | C$131 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 59,593 (C$20,110) | C$25,233 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.47 (C$1.17) | C$1.12 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 109 (C$37) | C$105 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 75 (C$25) | C$93 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (C$5.38) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (C$4.37) | C$5.17 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (C$5.58) | C$5.42 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.47 (C$1.51) | C$3.28 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.49 (C$1.51) | C$2.58 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (C$12) | C$25 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (C$12) | C$54 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (C$10) | C$28 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 90 (C$30) | C$151 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 103 (C$35) | C$95 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (C$8) | C$12 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (C$4.53) | C$4.96 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (C$2.41) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,929 (C$651) | C$568 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.86 (C$0.29) | C$0.45 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 156 (C$53) | C$59 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (C$5.25) | C$15 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 52% cheaper than in Canada
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