Cost of living in Peru compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (€6) | €16 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (€5.17) | €10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (€2.21) | €5.35 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.24 (€1.32) | €1.44 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (€2.60) | €4.08 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.17 (€1.05) | €3.15 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (€3.48) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (€1.53) | €2.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.50 (€0.88) | €1.79 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.57) | €1.44 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 44 (€11) | €8 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€2.08) | €2.59 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.04 (€0.52) | €1.60 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,904 (€734) | €1,580 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,763 (€446) | €1,076 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 257 (€65) | €196 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,801 (€455) | €1,094 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,187 (€300) | €746 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 182 (€46) | €123 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 72 (€18) | €33 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,136 (€287) | €318 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 420 (€106) | €121 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 20 (€5.05) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (€34) | €85 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 102 (€26) | €36 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (€68) | €97 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 251 (€63) | €123 | - 48% | |
| 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/. 56,255 (€14,224) | €29,301 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.69 (€1.18) | €1.82 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 123 (€31) | €37 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (€5.58) | €9 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (€7) | €10 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 (€26) | €106 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (€4.80) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (€3.89) | €3.62 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (€4.86) | €3.24 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (€1.55) | €2.75 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (€1.61) | €2.29 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 40 (€10) | €20 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Peru | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 61 (€15) | €40 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 39 (€10) | €19 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 104 (€26) | €95 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 143 (€36) | €81 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 17 (€4.24) | €1.93 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (€2.38) | €5.30 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,973 (€752) | €821 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (€0.19) | €0.45 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (€43) | €54 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (€3.96) | €5.99 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Peru is 44% cheaper than in Italy
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