Cost of living in Peru compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (€5.15) | €16 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (€3.81) | €9 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.65) | €4.21 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.24 (€0.99) | €1.13 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.42) | €3.26 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.54 (€0.83) | €2.25 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (€3.08) | €5.93 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.58 (€1.07) | €2.46 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.33 (€0.55) | €1.53 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.50 (€1.29) | €1.37 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (€9) | €8 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.70) | €2.42 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.66 (€0.39) | €1.14 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 66% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,644 (€618) | €1,785 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,494 (€350) | €1,416 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (€44) | €168 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,714 (€401) | €1,241 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 986 (€231) | €904 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 151 (€35) | €114 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (€16) | €34 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,256 (€294) | €448 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 371 (€87) | €181 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 31 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (€4.07) | €15 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 136 (€32) | €76 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (€22) | €42 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 255 (€60) | €100 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (€56) | €143 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 63% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,696 (€14,431) | €28,943 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.46 (€0.81) | €1.57 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 109 (€26) | €96 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 32% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (€5.34) | €2.33 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 27 (€6) | €14 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 76 (€18) | €35 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (€3.70) | €2.86 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (€3.03) | €3.98 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (€3.85) | €4.24 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.42 (€1.03) | €1.48 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.35 (€1.02) | €1.98 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 34 (€8) | €40 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 89 (€21) | €59 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 100 (€23) | €66 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (€5.56) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (€3.15) | €3.71 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.67) | €5.15 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,878 (€439) | €471 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (€0.18) | €0.14 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (€36) | €46 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (€3.79) | €8 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Peru is 59% cheaper than in Netherlands
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