Cost of living in Peru compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 5% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (COL$26,926) | COL$33,177 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (COL$20,299) | COL$25,648 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (COL$9,147) | COL$10,669 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.13 (COL$5,552) | COL$4,381 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (COL$10,351) | COL$9,428 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.04 (COL$4,377) | COL$4,063 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (COL$14,215) | COL$12,352 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.65 (COL$5,033) | COL$8,282 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.67 (COL$3,971) | COL$3,699 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (COL$6,973) | COL$3,693 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 (COL$40,741) | COL$46,438 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (COL$8,454) | COL$6,179 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.24 (COL$2,421) | COL$3,298 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 14% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,085 (COL$3,338,882) | COL$3,072,560 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,663 (COL$1,800,091) | COL$1,560,100 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 200 (COL$216,058) | COL$299,740 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,904 (COL$2,060,819) | COL$1,680,570 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (COL$1,274,113) | COL$957,995 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 (COL$161,554) | COL$220,963 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 84 (COL$90,464) | COL$69,885 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,290 (COL$1,396,339) | COL$1,454,200 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 460 (COL$497,556) | COL$439,535 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 37 (COL$40,100) | COL$22,873 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (COL$25,028) | COL$22,176 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 171 (COL$184,730) | COL$186,888 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 103 (COL$111,502) | COL$119,794 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (COL$273,852) | COL$337,347 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (COL$257,500) | COL$253,763 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,942 (COL$70,281,416) | COL$71,943,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.90 (COL$5,301) | COL$4,063 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 134 (COL$144,629) | COL$143,253 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (COL$16,658) | COL$16,886 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 15 (COL$16,074) | COL$29,435 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 89 (COL$96,037) | COL$116,122 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (COL$29,029) | COL$20,817 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (COL$17,233) | COL$14,173 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (COL$18,796) | COL$18,773 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.54 (COL$5,994) | COL$8,054 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (COL$6,666) | COL$5,634 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (COL$35,471) | COL$29,728 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 41% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Peru | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 45 (COL$48,975) | COL$46,473 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (COL$33,254) | COL$29,634 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 119 (COL$129,319) | COL$111,921 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 115 (COL$124,667) | COL$111,256 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (COL$37,214) | COL$29,061 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (COL$16,191) | COL$10,326 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (COL$8,925) | COL$4,531 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,066 (COL$2,236,289) | COL$2,615,310 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.81 (COL$880) | COL$242 | + 264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 141 (COL$152,386) | COL$117,903 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 19 (COL$20,269) | COL$9,496 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 8% more expensive than in Colombia
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