Cost of living in Peru compared to Spain
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 50% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (€4.80) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (€3.51) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.50) | €3.26 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.25 (€0.88) | €0.80 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.29) | €2.25 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (€0.65) | €1.62 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (€2.67) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.61 (€0.95) | €1.72 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.41 (€0.50) | €1.06 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.57 (€1.15) | €0.87 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (€7) | €6 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.50) | €1.68 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.62 (€0.34) | €0.84 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 55% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,733 (€564) | €1,182 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,490 (€308) | €748 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 188 (€39) | €109 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,584 (€327) | €701 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 939 (€194) | €512 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 129 (€27) | €75 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 66 (€14) | €30 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,312 (€271) | €349 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 405 (€84) | €88 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (€3.59) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 135 (€28) | €73 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 91 (€19) | €29 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 242 (€50) | €77 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 232 (€48) | €89 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,056 (€12,404) | €23,083 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.61 (€0.75) | €1.26 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 112 (€23) | €42 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (€4.60) | €5.63 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 23 (€4.85) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 75 (€16) | €58 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (€3.58) | €4.07 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (€2.92) | €2.34 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (€3.26) | €2.79 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.64 (€0.96) | €1.37 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.57 (€0.94) | €1.91 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 38 (€8) | €28 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (€7) | €15 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 88 (€18) | €45 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 110 (€23) | €39 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (€5.34) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (€2.74) | €2.62 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.39) | €3.82 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,101 (€434) | €466 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.50 (€0.10) | €0.23 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 172 (€36) | €48 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (€3.07) | €4.98 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Spain
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