Cost of living in Peru compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (20 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (15 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (6 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.24 (3.86 ₪) | 5.98 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (5.61 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.49 (3.18 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (12 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.56 (4.15 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.31 (2.10 ₪) | 3.98 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.47 (4.98 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (34 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.65 (1.50 ₪) | 5.18 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,629 (2,393 ₪) | 6,956 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,494 (1,360 ₪) | 5,811 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (173 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,710 (1,557 ₪) | 4,654 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 998 (909 ₪) | 3,640 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 147 (134 ₪) | 413 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (62 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,256 (1,144 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 371 (338 ₪) | 414 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 31 (28 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (16 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 136 (124 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (84 ₪) | 138 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 254 (232 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (217 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,696 (56,164 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.46 (3.15 ₪) | 5.41 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 110 (100 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (21 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 27 (25 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 76 (69 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (14 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (12 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.42 (4.03 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.35 (3.96 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (31 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 58% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 34 (31 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (28 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 89 (81 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 100 (91 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (22 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (6 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,878 (1,710 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (0.70 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (143 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (15 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.910
ILS
/
PEN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,596 prices entered by 499 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 58% cheaper than in Israel
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