Cost of living in Peru compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 72% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (CHF 5.63) | CHF 26 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (CHF 4.17) | CHF 14 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.24 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.61 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 7 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.49 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 3.73 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 11 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.56 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 3.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.31 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 2.34 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.47 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.06 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 2.52 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.65 (CHF 0.42) | CHF 2.55 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,629 (CHF 671) | CHF 2,765 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,494 (CHF 381) | CHF 2,168 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 190 (CHF 48) | CHF 167 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,710 (CHF 436) | CHF 1,619 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 998 (CHF 255) | CHF 1,180 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 147 (CHF 37) | CHF 94 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (CHF 17) | CHF 40 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,256 (CHF 321) | CHF 400 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 371 (CHF 95) | CHF 137 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 31 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 30 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 136 (CHF 35) | CHF 111 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (CHF 24) | CHF 60 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 254 (CHF 65) | CHF 128 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (CHF 61) | CHF 167 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,696 (CHF 15,743) | CHF 28,438 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.46 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.50 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 110 (CHF 28) | CHF 84 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (CHF 5.82) | CHF 16 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 27 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 76 (CHF 19) | CHF 106 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 4.74 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 5.27 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.42 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 3.91 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.35 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 4.67 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (CHF 9) | CHF 39 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 34 (CHF 9) | CHF 77 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (CHF 8) | CHF 35 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 89 (CHF 23) | CHF 246 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 100 (CHF 26) | CHF 107 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 5.06 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,878 (CHF 479) | CHF 464 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (CHF 0.20) | CHF 0.39 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (CHF 40) | CHF 110 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Peru is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland
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