Cost of living in Peru compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 49% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (€6) | €15 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (€4.48) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€2.11) | €4.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.64 (€1.17) | €1.02 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (€1.66) | €4.17 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.64 (€0.92) | €2.47 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (€3.43) | €5.47 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.31 (€1.34) | €2.65 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.72 (€0.69) | €1.53 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.54) | €1.22 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (€9) | €6 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.93) | €3.13 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.02 (€0.51) | €1.51 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 67% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,870 (€725) | €2,112 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,410 (€356) | €1,613 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 170 (€43) | €290 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,850 (€467) | €1,335 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,170 (€296) | €1,103 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 139 (€35) | €128 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 78 (€20) | €41 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,345 (€340) | €359 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 385 (€97) | €114 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (€7) | €14 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (€3.88) | €15 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 147 (€37) | €91 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (€23) | €46 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 228 (€58) | €94 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 253 (€64) | €144 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,032 (€16,172) | €28,397 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.83 (€1.22) | €2.02 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 124 (€31) | €87 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (€4.85) | €3.40 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 18 (€4.62) | €14 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 78 (€20) | €56 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 21 (€5.19) | €5.40 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (€3.35) | €3.38 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (€4.14) | €4.14 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.04 (€1.27) | €1.71 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.75 (€1.20) | €2.02 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 40% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 42 (€11) | €57 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 30 (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 96 (€24) | €201 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 123 (€31) | €71 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (€7) | €11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (€3.50) | €3.22 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.88) | €4.99 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,221 (€561) | €549 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.62 (€0.16) | €0.13 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 185 (€47) | €40 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (€3.52) | €7 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Peru is 55% cheaper than in Netherlands
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