Cost of living in Peru compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 52% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (₩8,845) | ₩11,049 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (₩6,668) | ₩7,946 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (₩3,005) | ₩7,420 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.13 (₩1,824) | ₩2,902 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (₩3,400) | ₩6,285 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.04 (₩1,438) | ₩8,039 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (₩4,670) | ₩7,984 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.65 (₩1,653) | ₩8,422 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.67 (₩1,305) | ₩4,900 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₩2,291) | ₩2,939 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 (₩13,383) | ₩20,791 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₩2,777) | ₩3,248 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.24 (₩795) | ₩4,247 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 56% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,093 (₩1,099,499) | ₩3,572,230 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,663 (₩591,330) | ₩2,147,310 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 200 (₩70,975) | ₩240,148 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,904 (₩676,978) | ₩1,264,360 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (₩418,546) | ₩725,161 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 (₩53,070) | ₩80,000 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 84 (₩29,717) | ₩30,234 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,290 (₩458,697) | ₩433,362 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 460 (₩163,447) | ₩100,000 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 37 (₩13,173) | ₩16,029 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (₩8,222) | ₩14,433 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 35% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 171 (₩60,684) | ₩85,819 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 103 (₩36,628) | ₩61,053 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (₩89,960) | ₩96,399 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (₩84,589) | ₩148,450 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 22% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,942 (₩23,087,429) | ₩41,804,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.90 (₩1,741) | ₩1,740 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 134 (₩47,511) | ₩56,813 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 53% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (₩5,472) | ₩7,985 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 15 (₩5,280) | ₩12,000 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 89 (₩31,548) | ₩52,552 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (₩9,536) | ₩21,034 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 16 (₩5,661) | ₩15,000 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (₩6,175) | ₩9,644 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.54 (₩1,969) | ₩3,593 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (₩2,190) | ₩8,235 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (₩11,652) | ₩17,167 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 28% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Peru | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 45 (₩16,088) | ₩34,756 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (₩10,924) | ₩27,450 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 119 (₩42,481) | ₩249,761 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 115 (₩40,953) | ₩69,455 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (₩12,225) | ₩15,654 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (₩5,319) | ₩5,510 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (₩2,932) | ₩4,817 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,066 (₩734,620) | ₩757,033 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.81 (₩289) | ₩206 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 141 (₩50,059) | ₩98,667 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 19 (₩6,658) | ₩4,500 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 44% cheaper than in South Korea
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