Cost of living in Peru compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 26 (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (€4.68) | €10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€2.06) | €5.54 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.08 (€1.26) | €1.31 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (€2.36) | €4.59 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.99 (€0.99) | €3.11 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (€3.29) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.96 (€1.23) | €2.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.67 (€0.91) | €1.63 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 7 (€1.63) | €1.43 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 42 (€10) | €7 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€2.00) | €3.21 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.34 (€0.58) | €1.52 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 65% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,163 (€783) | €1,972 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,686 (€417) | €1,664 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 194 (€48) | €263 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,992 (€493) | €1,425 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,230 (€304) | €1,123 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 137 (€34) | €170 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 78 (€19) | €39 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,234 (€305) | €323 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 528 (€131) | €152 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 38 (€10) | €13 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (€5.63) | €17 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 26% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 165 (€41) | €71 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 107 (€27) | €30 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 267 (€66) | €79 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 245 (€61) | €97 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 67,836 (€16,782) | €30,991 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.12 (€1.27) | €1.98 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 143 (€35) | €85 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 26 (€7) | €3.87 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 33 (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 (€25) | €71 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 25 (€6) | €4.68 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (€3.90) | €4.88 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (€4.54) | €5.20 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 7 (€1.61) | €2.31 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (€1.58) | €2.84 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Peru | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 55 (€14) | €54 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (€8) | €25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 118 (€29) | €107 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 126 (€31) | €69 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (€4.00) | €3.16 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (€2.57) | €5.59 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,380 (€589) | €684 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (€0.19) | €0.08 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (€39) | €36 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 19 (€4.59) | €9 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Peru is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands
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