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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Peru

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Peru - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.29 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Peru.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.24 EUR (2.52 USD) in Mexico and 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Peru.

2.24 EUR
1.43 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.93 EUR (1.05 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Peru.

1.16 EUR
0.93 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.62 EUR (9.73 USD) in Mexico and 7.45 EUR (8.4 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Peru.

8.62 EUR
7.45 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.12 EUR (11.42 USD) in Mexico and 7.81 EUR (8.81 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Peru.

10.12 EUR
7.81 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.85 EUR (6.61 USD) in Mexico and 4.51 EUR (5.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Peru.

5.85 EUR
4.51 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.22 EUR (3.63 USD) in Mexico and 4.8 EUR (5.42 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Mexico.

3.22 EUR
4.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 1.41 EUR (1.59 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Mexico.

1.27 EUR
1.41 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.78 EUR (2.01 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.84 EUR (2.07 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Mexico.

1.78 EUR
1.84 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.38 EUR (2.68 USD) in Mexico and 2.01 EUR (2.27 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Peru.

2.38 EUR
2.01 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.25 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 14.87 EUR (16.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 30% lower in Peru.

21.25 EUR
14.87 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.88 EUR (0.99 USD) in Mexico and 0.68 EUR (0.77 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Peru.

0.88 EUR
0.68 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.76 EUR (1.99 USD) in Mexico and 1.71 EUR (1.93 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Peru.

1.76 EUR
1.71 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.26 EUR (8.2 USD) in Mexico and 6.2 EUR (6.99 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Peru.

7.26 EUR
6.20 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.2 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico and 1.14 EUR (1.28 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 5% lower in Peru.

1.20 EUR
1.14 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.33 EUR (1.5 USD) in Mexico and 0.83 EUR (0.94 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Peru.

1.33 EUR
0.83 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.3 EUR (1.46 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Peru.

1.30 EUR
0.89 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.43 EUR (1.61 USD) in Mexico and 0.74 EUR (0.83 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Peru.

1.43 EUR
0.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.27 EUR (1.43 USD) in Mexico and 1.05 EUR (1.19 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Peru.

1.27 EUR
1.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.58 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 6.36 EUR (7.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Peru.

11.58 EUR
6.36 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.4 EUR (1.58 USD) in Mexico and 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 35% lower in Peru.

1.40 EUR
0.91 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Mexico and 0.66 EUR (0.75 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Peru.

0.73 EUR
0.66 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Peru - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.38 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Peru.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.43 EUR (2.74 USD) in Mexico and 2.38 EUR (2.68 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Peru.

2.43 EUR
2.38 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 0.74 EUR (0.83 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Peru.

0.91 EUR
0.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.3 EUR (2.59 USD) in Mexico and 1.92 EUR (2.17 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Peru.

2.30 EUR
1.92 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.84 USD) in Mexico and 3.6 EUR (4.07 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Mexico.

3.41 EUR
3.60 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.91 EUR (6.67 USD) in Mexico and 4.8 EUR (5.42 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Peru.

5.91 EUR
4.80 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.95 EUR (39.44 USD) in Mexico and 24.02 EUR (27.11 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Peru.

34.95 EUR
24.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.9 EUR (7.78 USD) in Mexico and 3.6 EUR (4.07 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Peru.

6.90 EUR
3.60 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.65 EUR (0.74 USD) in Mexico and 0.5 EUR (0.56 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Peru.

0.65 EUR
0.50 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Peru - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.31 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Peru.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.8 EUR (0.9 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 31% lower in Peru.

1.16 EUR
0.80 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.97 EUR (1.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Peru.

1.16 EUR
0.97 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.23 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Peru.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 14 EUR (15.79 USD) in Mexico and 15.04 EUR (16.97 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Mexico.

14.00 EUR
15.04 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.48 EUR (0.54 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Mexico.

0.28 EUR
0.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.52 EUR (6.23 USD) in Mexico and 6.61 EUR (7.45 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Mexico.

5.52 EUR
6.61 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Mexico and 1.44 EUR (1.63 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Mexico.

0.46 EUR
1.44 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.92 EUR (1.04 USD) in Mexico and 2.4 EUR (2.71 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Mexico.

0.92 EUR
2.40 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.14 EUR (4.67 USD) in Mexico and 6.01 EUR (6.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Mexico.

4.14 EUR
6.01 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.19 EUR (46.48 USD) in Mexico and 33.17 EUR (37.42 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Peru.

41.19 EUR
33.17 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.74 EUR (21.14 USD) in Mexico and 11.75 EUR (13.25 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Peru.

18.74 EUR
11.75 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.49 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Peru.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 701.85 EUR (791.88 USD) in Mexico and 455.06 EUR (513.44 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Peru.

701.85 EUR
455.06 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 424.92 EUR (479.42 USD) in Mexico and 304.88 EUR (343.99 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Peru.

424.92 EUR
304.88 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1366 EUR (1541.39 USD) in Mexico and 850.23 EUR (959.3 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Peru.

1 366 EUR
850.23 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 797.57 EUR (899.89 USD) in Mexico and 595.06 EUR (671.4 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Peru.

797.57 EUR
595.06 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.26 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Peru.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2414 EUR (2724.02 USD) in Mexico and 1845 EUR (2082.01 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Peru.

2 414 EUR
1 845 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1574 EUR (1775.95 USD) in Mexico and 1327 EUR (1497.42 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Peru.

1 574 EUR
1 327 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Peru - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.31 times higher than in Peru.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 607.49 EUR (685.42 USD) in Mexico and 462.11 EUR (521.38 USD) in Peru. The average salary is 23.9% lower in Peru.

607.49 EUR
462.11 EUR

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Peru - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

21.1 EUR
51 EUR

Two stars

85.6 EUR
39.3 EUR

Three stars

124 EUR
73.3 EUR

Four stars

260 EUR
172 EUR

Five stars

710 EUR
390 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Peru: 20 cities, 487 hotels

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