Cost of living in Peru compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 20 (£4.59) | £11 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (£3.65) | £5.82 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 6 (£1.45) | £3.42 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.27 (£0.97) | £0.88 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (£1.38) | £2.44 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (£0.72) | £2.05 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (£2.45) | £4.14 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.44 (£1.01) | £1.88 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.52 (£0.57) | £0.94 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.27 (£1.20) | £1.73 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (£8) | £8 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (£1.63) | £1.88 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.71 (£0.39) | £1.00 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,548 (£578) | £1,939 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,375 (£312) | £1,343 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 182 (£41) | £141 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,848 (£419) | £1,223 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 990 (£225) | £1,018 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 161 (£36) | £108 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 73 (£17) | £23 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,206 (£274) | £334 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 348 (£79) | £84 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (£6) | £7 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (£3.27) | £12 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (£32) | £70 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (£22) | £31 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (£57) | £72 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 246 (£56) | £77 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 50,683 (£11,503) | £19,767 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.88 (£0.88) | £1.26 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 98 (£22) | £95 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (£5.06) | £4.04 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (£5.73) | £9 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 77 (£17) | £81 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (£4.24) | £3.45 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (£2.66) | £1.61 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (£3.50) | £3.89 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.15 (£0.94) | £1.79 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.39 (£1.00) | £1.51 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 28 (£6) | £12 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 42 (£9) | £29 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (£7) | £20 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 105 (£24) | £105 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 108 (£25) | £56 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (£5.36) | £9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (£2.80) | £3.13 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (£1.66) | £4.67 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,623 (£368) | £412 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.45 (£0.10) | £0.13 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 163 (£37) | £40 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (£3.27) | £11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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