Cost of living in Peru compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 40% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 20 (€5.12) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (€4.06) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 6 (€1.62) | €3.44 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.27 (€1.08) | €0.82 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.54) | €2.37 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (€0.80) | €1.66 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (€2.73) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.44 (€1.12) | €1.66 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.52 (€0.64) | €1.14 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.27 (€1.33) | €0.86 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (€8) | €7 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.81) | €1.59 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.71 (€0.43) | €0.86 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,532 (€640) | €1,292 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,375 (€348) | €810 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 182 (€46) | €109 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,848 (€467) | €766 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 990 (€250) | €547 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 161 (€41) | €80 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 73 (€18) | €29 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,206 (€305) | €353 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 348 (€88) | €97 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (€3.65) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (€35) | €79 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (€24) | €31 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (€64) | €78 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 246 (€62) | €89 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 50,683 (€12,813) | €22,889 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.88 (€0.98) | €1.29 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 98 (€25) | €44 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (€5.63) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 77 (€19) | €60 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (€4.72) | €3.95 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (€2.96) | €2.58 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (€3.89) | €2.86 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.15 (€1.05) | €1.44 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.39 (€1.11) | €1.77 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 28 (€7) | €14 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 42 (€11) | €30 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (€8) | €16 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 105 (€27) | €51 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 108 (€27) | €43 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (€5.97) | €9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (€3.11) | €2.41 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.85) | €4.03 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,623 (€410) | €444 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.45 (€0.11) | €0.19 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 163 (€41) | €47 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (€3.64) | €4.98 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2020.
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Cost of living in Peru is 40% cheaper than in Spain
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