Cost of living in Peru compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (£4.94) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (£3.89) | £6 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (£1.65) | £3.47 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.84 (£1.02) | £0.95 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (£1.67) | £2.99 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.28 (£0.69) | £2.07 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (£2.81) | £4.21 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.89 (£1.03) | £2.06 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.95 (£0.62) | £0.78 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (£1.31) | £1.75 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (£8) | £8 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (£1.67) | £2.03 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.99 (£0.42) | £0.92 | - 54% | |
| 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/. 2,888 (£607) | £2,062 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,465 (£308) | £1,552 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 178 (£37) | £187 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,658 (£349) | £1,220 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,082 (£227) | £1,039 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 155 (£33) | £126 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 70 (£15) | £25 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,363 (£287) | £278 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 406 (£85) | £85 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (£6) | £6 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (£3.12) | £13 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 168 (£35) | £66 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (£19) | £32 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 226 (£47) | £74 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 229 (£48) | £72 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 66,170 (£13,915) | £23,492 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.38 (£1.13) | £1.71 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 103 (£22) | £94 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (£4.07) | £3.65 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (£2.42) | £10 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 70 (£15) | £81 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (£4.92) | £2.65 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (£2.98) | £1.71 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (£3.49) | £3.56 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.49 (£1.15) | £2.10 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 (£1.20) | £1.56 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (£6) | £15 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Peru | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (£11) | £34 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 27 (£5.69) | £21 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (£26) | £115 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (£22) | £61 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (£7) | £9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (£3.13) | £3.23 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (£1.47) | £5.15 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,019 (£425) | £473 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.64 (£0.14) | £0.13 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 175 (£37) | £38 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (£3.37) | £13 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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