Cost of living in Peru compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (£4.21) | £11 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (£3.09) | £5.71 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (£1.28) | £3.14 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (£0.78) | £0.86 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (£1.12) | £2.55 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.23 (£0.60) | £1.83 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (£2.39) | £3.59 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.63 (£0.85) | £1.92 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.36 (£0.44) | £0.96 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.49 (£1.01) | £1.75 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (£1.32) | £1.93 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.60 (£0.30) | £0.95 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,675 (£494) | £1,708 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,486 (£274) | £1,093 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 188 (£35) | £154 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,613 (£298) | £1,011 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 924 (£171) | £827 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 140 (£26) | £97 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (£12) | £26 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,293 (£239) | £296 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 385 (£71) | £70 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 31 (£5.67) | £5.90 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (£3.21) | £12 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (£26) | £63 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (£17) | £31 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 243 (£45) | £71 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 233 (£43) | £69 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 57,738 (£10,659) | £20,969 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.57 (£0.66) | £1.20 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 118 (£22) | £79 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (£3.84) | £3.06 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 26 (£4.83) | £9 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 76 (£14) | £68 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (£3.08) | £3.05 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (£2.46) | £1.55 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (£2.89) | £3.39 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (£0.84) | £1.75 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (£0.81) | £1.44 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (£6) | £15 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (£7) | £31 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (£5.79) | £18 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 89 (£16) | £148 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 96 (£18) | £56 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 25 (£4.61) | £9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (£2.51) | £3.01 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (£1.31) | £4.47 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,012 (£371) | £429 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.44 (£0.08) | £0.10 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 158 (£29) | £32 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (£2.94) | £12 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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