Cost of living in Peru compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 41% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Peru | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 26 (€6) | €13 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (€4.82) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€2.02) | €4.59 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.57 (€1.33) | €1.66 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (€2.54) | €5.07 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.30 (€1.03) | €2.05 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (€3.24) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (€1.50) | €2.17 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.43 (€0.82) | €1.22 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.49) | €1.45 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 47 (€11) | €13 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€2.01) | €2.50 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.16 (€0.52) | €0.81 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Peru | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,981 (€712) | €1,026 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,753 (€419) | €701 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 241 (€58) | €196 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,716 (€410) | €546 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,229 (€294) | €418 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 158 (€38) | €143 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 83 (€20) | €20 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,154 (€276) | €460 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 440 (€105) | €79 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (€4.35) | €7 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 30% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Peru | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 153 (€37) | €73 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 110 (€26) | €30 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 269 (€64) | €108 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 291 (€69) | €86 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 25% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Peru | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,925 (€14,557) | €27,070 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.57 (€1.09) | €1.89 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 116 (€28) | €29 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 11% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Peru | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (€5.99) | €4.10 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (€7) | €5.34 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 113 (€27) | €45 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (€6) | €3.39 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 17 (€3.98) | €4.47 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 22 (€5.15) | €4.48 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 7 (€1.58) | €2.35 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (€1.50) | €2.59 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (€8) | €14 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 30% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Peru | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (€14) | €41 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 36 (€9) | €17 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 114 (€27) | €47 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 132 (€32) | €56 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (€9) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (€3.86) | €4.23 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (€2.43) | €4.85 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,973 (€710) | €1,025 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (€0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 217 (€52) | €36 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€3.96) | €4.84 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Peru is 32% cheaper than in Greece
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