Cost of living in Peru compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 26 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 299 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 159 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 69 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.34 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 47 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.19 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 34 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 93 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 47 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.38 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 33 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.99 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 43 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 273 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 38 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.18 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 26 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,954 (Mex$ 15,326) | Mex$ 21,571 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,722 (Mex$ 8,935) | Mex$ 11,505 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 243 (Mex$ 1,260) | Mex$ 1,224 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,790 (Mex$ 9,285) | Mex$ 14,089 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,214 (Mex$ 6,299) | Mex$ 7,286 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 173 (Mex$ 896) | Mex$ 816 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 75 (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 423 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,121 (Mex$ 5,817) | Mex$ 5,867 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 433 (Mex$ 2,245) | Mex$ 2,623 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 124 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 122 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 136 (Mex$ 708) | Mex$ 970 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 109 (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 650 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 272 (Mex$ 1,410) | Mex$ 1,716 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 252 (Mex$ 1,310) | Mex$ 1,362 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,706 (Mex$ 314,969) | Mex$ 372,943 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.74 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 123 (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 593 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 84 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 234 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 722 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 24 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 75 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 66 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 74 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 38 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 39 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 288 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Peru | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 383 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 36 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 169 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 107 (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 803 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 137 (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 882 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 187 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 17 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 87 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 55 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,973 (Mex$ 15,425) | Mex$ 10,580 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (Mex$ 3.84) | Mex$ 2.80 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (Mex$ 879) | Mex$ 999 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 77 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,046 prices entered by 1,015 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 14% cheaper than in Mexico
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