Cost of living in Peru compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 44% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (€5.62) | €17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (€4.41) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€1.88) | €3.71 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.83 (€1.16) | €0.94 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (€1.85) | €2.77 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.26 (€0.78) | €1.98 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (€3.16) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.87 (€1.17) | €2.03 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.88 (€0.69) | €1.15 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.49) | €0.98 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (€8) | €7 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.91) | €1.89 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.01 (€0.48) | €0.94 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 45% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,911 (€698) | €1,170 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,469 (€352) | €796 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 181 (€43) | €132 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,708 (€410) | €765 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,141 (€274) | €562 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 166 (€40) | €81 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (€17) | €30 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,334 (€320) | €353 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 413 (€99) | €95 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 26 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (€3.75) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 172 (€41) | €73 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 94 (€23) | €31 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 226 (€54) | €86 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 235 (€56) | €87 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 29% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 66,170 (€15,868) | €24,605 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.51 (€1.32) | €1.81 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (€25) | €36 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (€4.48) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 10 (€2.50) | €7 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 79 (€19) | €63 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 20 (€4.89) | €4.00 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (€3.37) | €2.46 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (€4.06) | €2.90 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.44 (€1.31) | €1.66 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.65 (€1.36) | €1.82 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (€8) | €19 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Peru | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 54 (€13) | €32 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 27 (€6) | €16 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (€30) | €52 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 114 (€27) | €45 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (€3.42) | €2.74 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.72) | €4.31 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,019 (€484) | €458 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.67 (€0.16) | €0.17 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 158 (€38) | €45 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€4.14) | €5.04 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Peru is 37% cheaper than in Spain
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