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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.33 PLN (2.48 USD) in Mexico and 6.1 PLN (1.63 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Peru.

9.33 PLN
6.10 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.83 PLN (1.29 USD) in Mexico and 3.95 PLN (1.05 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Peru.

4.83 PLN
3.95 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 35.98 PLN (9.58 USD) in Mexico and 31.75 PLN (8.45 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Peru.

35.98 PLN
31.75 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 42.22 PLN (11.24 USD) in Mexico and 33.28 PLN (8.86 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Peru.

42.22 PLN
33.28 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.43 PLN (6.51 USD) in Mexico and 19.22 PLN (5.12 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Peru.

24.43 PLN
19.22 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.43 PLN (3.58 USD) in Mexico and 20.48 PLN (5.45 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Mexico.

13.43 PLN
20.48 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.31 PLN (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 6.02 PLN (1.6 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Mexico.

5.31 PLN
6.02 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.44 PLN (1.98 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 7.82 PLN (2.08 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Mexico.

7.44 PLN
7.82 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.91 PLN (2.64 USD) in Mexico and 8.57 PLN (2.28 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Peru.

9.91 PLN
8.57 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.05 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 63.01 PLN (16.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 30% lower in Peru.

90.05 PLN
63.01 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.66 PLN (0.97 USD) in Mexico and 2.92 PLN (0.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Peru.

3.66 PLN
2.92 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.36 PLN (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 7.28 PLN (1.94 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Peru.

7.36 PLN
7.28 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.31 PLN (8.07 USD) in Mexico and 26.41 PLN (7.03 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Peru.

30.31 PLN
26.41 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5 PLN (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 4.85 PLN (1.29 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 3% lower in Peru.

5.00 PLN
4.85 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.56 PLN (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 3.54 PLN (0.94 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Peru.

5.56 PLN
3.54 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.42 PLN (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 3.81 PLN (1.01 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Peru.

5.42 PLN
3.81 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.95 PLN (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 3.14 PLN (0.84 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Peru.

5.95 PLN
3.14 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.3 PLN (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 4.5 PLN (1.2 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Peru.

5.30 PLN
4.50 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 49.04 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 26.96 PLN (7.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 45% lower in Peru.

49.04 PLN
26.96 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.85 PLN (1.56 USD) in Mexico and 3.89 PLN (1.04 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Peru.

5.85 PLN
3.89 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.05 PLN (0.81 USD) in Mexico and 2.83 PLN (0.75 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Peru.

3.05 PLN
2.83 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Peru - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.35 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Peru.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 10.15 PLN (2.7 USD) in Mexico and 10.14 PLN (2.7 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in Peru.

10.15 PLN
10.14 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.81 PLN (1.01 USD) in Mexico and 3.14 PLN (0.84 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Peru.

3.81 PLN
3.14 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.59 PLN (2.56 USD) in Mexico and 8.19 PLN (2.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Peru.

9.59 PLN
8.19 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.21 PLN (3.78 USD) in Mexico and 15.36 PLN (4.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Mexico.

14.21 PLN
15.36 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 24.65 PLN (6.56 USD) in Mexico and 20.48 PLN (5.45 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Peru.

24.65 PLN
20.48 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 145.83 PLN (38.84 USD) in Mexico and 102.42 PLN (27.27 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Peru.

145.83 PLN
102.42 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.78 PLN (7.67 USD) in Mexico and 15.36 PLN (4.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Peru.

28.78 PLN
15.36 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.73 PLN (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 2.12 PLN (0.56 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Peru.

2.73 PLN
2.12 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 4.93 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 3.37 PLN (0.9 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Peru.

4.93 PLN
3.37 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.91 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 4.11 PLN (1.09 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Peru.

4.91 PLN
4.11 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.25 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Peru.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 58.4 PLN (15.55 USD) in Mexico and 64.12 PLN (17.08 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Mexico.

58.40 PLN
64.12 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.15 PLN (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 2.05 PLN (0.55 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Mexico.

1.15 PLN
2.05 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 23.03 PLN (6.13 USD) in Mexico and 28.16 PLN (7.5 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Mexico.

23.03 PLN
28.16 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.92 PLN (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 6.14 PLN (1.64 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Mexico.

1.92 PLN
6.14 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.84 PLN (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 10.24 PLN (2.73 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Mexico.

3.84 PLN
10.24 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 17.27 PLN (4.6 USD) in Mexico and 25.6 PLN (6.82 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Mexico.

17.27 PLN
25.60 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 171.88 PLN (45.77 USD) in Mexico and 141.39 PLN (37.65 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Peru.

171.88 PLN
141.39 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 78.19 PLN (20.82 USD) in Mexico and 50.07 PLN (13.33 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 36% lower in Peru.

78.19 PLN
50.07 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.46 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 2928 PLN (779.87 USD) in Mexico and 1940 PLN (516.64 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Peru.

2 928 PLN
1 940 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 1773 PLN (472.15 USD) in Mexico and 1300 PLN (346.13 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Peru.

1 773 PLN
1 300 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 5700 PLN (1518.01 USD) in Mexico and 3625 PLN (965.27 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Peru.

5 700 PLN
3 625 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 3328 PLN (886.23 USD) in Mexico and 2537 PLN (675.58 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Peru.

3 328 PLN
2 537 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.23 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 10074 PLN (2682.69 USD) in Mexico and 7867 PLN (2094.98 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Peru.

10 074 PLN
7 867 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 6568 PLN (1749.01 USD) in Mexico and 5658 PLN (1506.75 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Peru.

6 568 PLN
5 658 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Peru - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.29 times higher than in Peru.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2535 PLN (675.02 USD) in Mexico and 1970 PLN (524.63 USD) in Peru. The average salary is 22.3% lower in Peru.

2 535 PLN
1 970 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

89.3 PLN
216 PLN

Two stars

363 PLN
167 PLN

Three stars

527 PLN
310 PLN

Four stars

1 102 PLN
728 PLN

Five stars

3 008 PLN
1 652 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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