Cost of living in Peru compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (€5.96) | €17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (€4.50) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (€2.12) | €4.80 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.91 (€1.21) | €1.28 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (€1.93) | €3.79 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.42 (€0.84) | €2.47 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (€3.54) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.24 (€1.29) | €2.53 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.93 (€0.72) | €1.58 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 7 (€1.61) | €1.29 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (€9) | €7 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€2.04) | €1.89 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.16 (€0.53) | €1.29 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,906 (€717) | €1,246 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,443 (€356) | €837 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 183 (€45) | €203 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,793 (€442) | €842 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,194 (€294) | €591 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 166 (€41) | €137 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 78 (€19) | €25 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,380 (€340) | €351 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 396 (€98) | €139 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (€7) | €5.44 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (€3.84) | €11 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 151 (€37) | €71 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 97 (€24) | €32 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 248 (€61) | €84 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 245 (€60) | €115 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,452 (€15,643) | €25,081 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.37 (€1.32) | €1.81 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 107 (€26) | €35 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 17 (€4.12) | €9 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 15 (€3.58) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 90 (€22) | €71 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 22 (€5.33) | €5.45 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (€3.38) | €3.03 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (€4.08) | €2.96 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.44 (€1.34) | €1.83 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.76 (€1.42) | €1.62 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 32 (€8) | €17 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (€14) | €39 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 29 (€7) | €17 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 118 (€29) | €66 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 116 (€29) | €69 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 31 (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (€3.68) | €1.70 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.81) | €4.97 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,290 (€564) | €506 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (€0.18) | €0.20 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 149 (€37) | €48 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€4.27) | €5.72 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in Peru is 39% cheaper than in Italy
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