Cost of living in Peru compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 9% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (₨266) | ₨233 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (₨209) | ₨219 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (₨89) | ₨172 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.83 (₨55) | ₨35 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (₨88) | ₨99 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.26 (₨37) | ₨70 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (₨150) | ₨160 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.87 (₨55) | ₨120 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.88 (₨33) | ₨37 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₨70) | ₨60 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (₨387) | ₨500 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₨90) | ₨81 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.01 (₨23) | ₨10 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 4% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,911 (₨33,062) | ₨28,791 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,469 (₨16,683) | ₨13,834 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 181 (₨2,061) | ₨2,000 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,708 (₨19,401) | ₨30,000 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,141 (₨12,956) | ₨12,000 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 166 (₨1,887) | ₨2,000 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (₨807) | ₨300 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,334 (₨15,154) | ₨40,000 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 413 (₨4,694) | ₨6,000 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 26 (₨300) | ₨250 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (₨177) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 37% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 172 (₨1,958) | ₨2,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 94 (₨1,070) | ₨2,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 226 (₨2,572) | ₨5,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 235 (₨2,670) | ₨3,000 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 18% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 66,170 (₨751,644) | ₨1,600,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.51 (₨63) | ₨74 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (₨1,203) | ₨940 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (₨212) | ₨408 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 10 (₨119) | ₨574 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 79 (₨894) | ₨500 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 20 (₨232) | ₨259 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (₨159) | ₨229 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (₨192) | ₨120 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.44 (₨62) | ₨109 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.65 (₨64) | ₨108 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (₨356) | ₨327 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 26% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Peru | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 54 (₨619) | ₨1,000 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (₨316) | ₨600 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (₨1,423) | ₨1,207 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 114 (₨1,295) | ₨3,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (₨372) | ₨250 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (₨162) | ₨100 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (₨82) | ₨150 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,019 (₨22,935) | ₨39,922 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.63 (₨7) | ₨4.55 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 158 (₨1,797) | ₨2,077 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (₨196) | ₨235 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 17% cheaper than in Mauritius
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