Cost of living in United States compared to Peru
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Food | + 125% | |||
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Food in United States is 125% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
United States | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (S/. 73) | S/. 24 | + 201% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (S/. 40) | S/. 21 | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (S/. 21) | S/. 9 | + 146% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (S/. 3.94) | S/. 5.27 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (S/. 17) | S/. 10 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (S/. 17) | S/. 4.19 | + 303% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (S/. 27) | S/. 14 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (S/. 16) | S/. 5.11 | + 221% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.41 | + 141% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (S/. 11) | S/. 6 | + 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (S/. 59) | S/. 45 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (S/. 11) | S/. 8 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (S/. 10) | S/. 2.45 | + 321% | |
Housing | + 283% | |||
Housing in United States is 283% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
United States | Peru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (S/. 11,131) | S/. 2,973 | + 274% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (S/. 8,534) | S/. 1,515 | + 463% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (S/. 823) | S/. 215 | + 283% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (S/. 7,599) | S/. 1,846 | + 312% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (S/. 5,789) | S/. 1,203 | + 381% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (S/. 550) | S/. 150 | + 266% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (S/. 238) | S/. 76 | + 214% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (S/. 1,085) | S/. 1,250 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (S/. 538) | S/. 487 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (S/. 53) | S/. 39 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (S/. 110) | S/. 21 | + 415% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in United States is 64% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
United States | Peru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (S/. 212) | S/. 149 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (S/. 193) | S/. 112 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (S/. 360) | S/. 253 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (S/. 485) | S/. 239 | + 103% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in United States is 60% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
United States | Peru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (S/. 105,208) | S/. 63,636 | + 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (S/. 3.64) | S/. 4.73 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (S/. 273) | S/. 140 | + 95% | |
Personal Care | + 127% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 127% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
United States | Peru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (S/. 35) | S/. 22 | + 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (S/. 78) | S/. 29 | + 169% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (S/. 516) | S/. 86 | + 498% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (S/. 34) | S/. 23 | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (S/. 24) | S/. 19 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (S/. 18) | S/. 5.61 | + 226% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (S/. 109) | S/. 31 | + 250% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 104% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
United States | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (S/. 212) | S/. 50 | + 323% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (S/. 110) | S/. 32 | + 241% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (S/. 765) | S/. 124 | + 517% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (S/. 367) | S/. 121 | + 202% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (S/. 54) | S/. 36 | + 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (S/. 21) | S/. 16 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (S/. 27) | S/. 10 | + 162% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (S/. 1,874) | S/. 3,260 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (S/. 1.36) | S/. 0.55 | + 149% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (S/. 245) | S/. 137 | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (S/. 38) | S/. 18 | + 105% | |
TOTAL | + 135% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,896 prices entered by 2,642 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 135% more expensive than in Peru
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