Cost of living in Peru compared to Germany
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (€4.92) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€2.07) | €5.32 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.11 (€1.30) | €1.23 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (€2.29) | €3.85 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.69 (€0.94) | €2.78 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 15 (€3.71) | €6 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.54 (€1.16) | €2.71 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.43 (€0.87) | €1.89 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.58) | €0.97 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.97) | €2.08 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (€0.54) | €1.75 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 61% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,153 (€802) | €1,899 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,617 (€412) | €1,510 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 227 (€58) | €230 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,876 (€477) | €1,207 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,144 (€291) | €949 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (€43) | €182 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (€19) | €34 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,274 (€324) | €401 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 439 (€112) | €118 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (€9) | €11 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (€5.84) | €17 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 165 (€42) | €82 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 105 (€27) | €40 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (€66) | €89 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 255 (€65) | €125 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 (€15,741) | €25,424 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.17 (€1.31) | €1.90 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 124 (€32) | €69 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 31% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 16 (€3.98) | €11 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 13 (€3.33) | €8 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (€30) | €61 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (€7) | €3.41 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (€3.73) | €2.79 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (€4.28) | €3.88 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.99 (€1.27) | €1.73 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (€1.54) | €1.58 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 36 (€9) | €23 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Peru | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 53 (€14) | €41 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 30 (€8) | €23 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 123 (€31) | €98 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 114 (€29) | €59 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (€3.71) | €3.46 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (€2.01) | €4.16 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,107 (€536) | €649 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.85 (€0.22) | €0.10 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 140 (€36) | €42 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€4.33) | €8 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Germany
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