Cost of living in Peru compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (€5.90) | €19 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (€4.78) | €11 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€1.89) | €5.16 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.53 (€1.32) | €1.30 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (€2.52) | €4.14 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.88 (€0.92) | €2.64 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (€3.07) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (€1.48) | €2.75 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.33 (€0.79) | €1.84 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.47) | €1.07 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (€11) | €7 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.94) | €2.10 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (€0.51) | €1.62 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 63% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,870 (€683) | €1,806 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,849 (€440) | €1,354 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (€49) | €237 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,702 (€405) | €1,161 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,000 (€238) | €861 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 135 (€32) | €157 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (€17) | €26 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,044 (€248) | €382 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 405 (€96) | €100 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 37 (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (€4.06) | €16 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (€36) | €84 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (€27) | €42 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 285 (€68) | €95 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 265 (€63) | €150 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,348 (€13,164) | €27,263 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.18 (€1.23) | €1.75 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 128 (€30) | €52 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 24% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (€4.92) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 31 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 106 (€25) | €69 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (€6) | €4.30 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (€3.67) | €2.81 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (€4.41) | €3.10 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.72 (€1.36) | €1.70 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.69 (€1.35) | €1.78 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 39 (€9) | €22 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 41 (€10) | €42 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 41 (€10) | €27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 102 (€24) | €160 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 157 (€37) | €61 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (€3.76) | €4.14 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (€2.21) | €4.34 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,193 (€759) | €585 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.82 (€0.19) | €0.09 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 173 (€41) | €38 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€4.09) | €9 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
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Cost of living in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Germany
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