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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 1.23 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Peru.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.18 PLN (2.34 USD) in Mexico and 6.36 PLN (1.62 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Peru.

9.18 PLN
6.36 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.76 PLN (1.21 USD) in Mexico and 4.12 PLN (1.05 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in Peru.

4.76 PLN
4.12 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 35.42 PLN (9.04 USD) in Mexico and 33.1 PLN (8.44 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Peru.

35.42 PLN
33.10 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.56 PLN (10.6 USD) in Mexico and 34.7 PLN (8.85 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Peru.

41.56 PLN
34.70 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.05 PLN (6.13 USD) in Mexico and 20.04 PLN (5.11 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Peru.

24.05 PLN
20.04 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.22 PLN (3.37 USD) in Mexico and 21.36 PLN (5.45 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Mexico.

13.22 PLN
21.36 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.23 PLN (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 6.28 PLN (1.6 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Mexico.

5.23 PLN
6.28 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.32 PLN (1.87 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 8.16 PLN (2.08 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Mexico.

7.32 PLN
8.16 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.76 PLN (2.49 USD) in Mexico and 8.94 PLN (2.28 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Peru.

9.76 PLN
8.94 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 94.01 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 65.78 PLN (16.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 30% lower in Peru.

94.01 PLN
65.78 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.6 PLN (0.92 USD) in Mexico and 3.04 PLN (0.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Peru.

3.60 PLN
3.04 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.24 PLN (1.85 USD) in Mexico and 7.59 PLN (1.94 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Mexico.

7.24 PLN
7.59 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 29.84 PLN (7.61 USD) in Mexico and 27.54 PLN (7.02 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Peru.

29.84 PLN
27.54 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.92 PLN (1.26 USD) in Mexico and 5.06 PLN (1.29 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Mexico.

4.92 PLN
5.06 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.47 PLN (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 3.69 PLN (0.94 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Peru.

5.47 PLN
3.69 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 3.97 PLN (1.01 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Peru.

5.33 PLN
3.97 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.86 PLN (1.5 USD) in Mexico and 3.28 PLN (0.84 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 44% lower in Peru.

5.86 PLN
3.28 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.22 PLN (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 4.69 PLN (1.2 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Peru.

5.22 PLN
4.69 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 51.2 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 28.15 PLN (7.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 45% lower in Peru.

51.20 PLN
28.15 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.76 PLN (1.47 USD) in Mexico and 4.06 PLN (1.03 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Peru.

5.76 PLN
4.06 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.01 PLN (0.77 USD) in Mexico and 2.95 PLN (0.75 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 2% lower in Peru.

3.01 PLN
2.95 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Peru - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.28 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Peru.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.99 PLN (2.55 USD) in Mexico and 10.57 PLN (2.7 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Mexico.

9.99 PLN
10.57 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.75 PLN (0.96 USD) in Mexico and 3.28 PLN (0.84 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Peru.

3.75 PLN
3.28 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.45 PLN (2.41 USD) in Mexico and 8.54 PLN (2.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Peru.

9.45 PLN
8.54 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.99 PLN (3.57 USD) in Mexico and 16.02 PLN (4.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Mexico.

13.99 PLN
16.02 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 24.27 PLN (6.19 USD) in Mexico and 21.36 PLN (5.45 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 12% lower in Peru.

24.27 PLN
21.36 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 143.57 PLN (36.62 USD) in Mexico and 106.78 PLN (27.24 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Peru.

143.57 PLN
106.78 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.34 PLN (7.23 USD) in Mexico and 16.02 PLN (4.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Peru.

28.34 PLN
16.02 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.69 PLN (0.69 USD) in Mexico and 2.21 PLN (0.56 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Peru.

2.69 PLN
2.21 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Peru - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.32 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Peru.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.15 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 3.52 PLN (0.9 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Peru.

5.15 PLN
3.52 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.13 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 4.29 PLN (1.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Peru.

5.13 PLN
4.29 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.33 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Peru.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 57.49 PLN (14.67 USD) in Mexico and 66.85 PLN (17.05 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 14% lower in Mexico.

57.49 PLN
66.85 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.13 PLN (0.29 USD) in Mexico and 2.14 PLN (0.54 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Mexico.

1.13 PLN
2.14 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.67 PLN (5.78 USD) in Mexico and 29.36 PLN (7.49 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Mexico.

22.67 PLN
29.36 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.89 PLN (0.48 USD) in Mexico and 6.41 PLN (1.63 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Mexico.

1.89 PLN
6.41 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.78 PLN (0.96 USD) in Mexico and 10.68 PLN (2.72 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Mexico.

3.78 PLN
10.68 PLN

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 17 PLN (4.34 USD) in Mexico and 26.69 PLN (6.81 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Mexico.

17.00 PLN
26.69 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 169.21 PLN (43.16 USD) in Mexico and 147.41 PLN (37.6 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Peru.

169.21 PLN
147.41 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 76.98 PLN (19.64 USD) in Mexico and 52.2 PLN (13.32 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Peru.

76.98 PLN
52.20 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.38 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 2883 PLN (735.4 USD) in Mexico and 2023 PLN (515.93 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Peru.

2 883 PLN
2 023 PLN

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 1745 PLN (445.23 USD) in Mexico and 1355 PLN (345.66 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Peru.

1 745 PLN
1 355 PLN

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 5612 PLN (1431.45 USD) in Mexico and 3779 PLN (963.96 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Peru.

5 612 PLN
3 779 PLN

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 3276 PLN (835.7 USD) in Mexico and 2645 PLN (674.66 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Peru.

3 276 PLN
2 645 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.16 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 9917 PLN (2529.72 USD) in Mexico and 8202 PLN (2092.12 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Peru.

9 917 PLN
8 202 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6466 PLN (1649.27 USD) in Mexico and 5899 PLN (1504.7 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Peru.

6 466 PLN
5 899 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Peru - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.21 times higher than in Peru.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2495 PLN (636.53 USD) in Mexico and 2054 PLN (523.92 USD) in Peru. The average salary is 17.7% lower in Peru.

2 495 PLN
2 054 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

93.2 PLN
225 PLN

Two stars

379 PLN
174 PLN

Three stars

550 PLN
324 PLN

Four stars

1 150 PLN
760 PLN

Five stars

3 140 PLN
1 724 PLN

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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