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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

EURMXNUSDPEN

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 2.6 EUR (3 USD) in Mexico and 1.94 EUR (2.24 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Peru.

2.60 EUR
1.94 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.59 EUR (1.84 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.17 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Peru.

1.59 EUR
1.02 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.36 EUR (11.96 USD) in Mexico and 9.56 EUR (11.03 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Peru.

10.36 EUR
9.56 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.38 EUR (10.83 USD) in Mexico and 7.68 EUR (8.86 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Peru.

9.38 EUR
7.68 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.45 EUR (8.6 USD) in Mexico and 5.09 EUR (5.88 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Peru.

7.45 EUR
5.09 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.75 EUR (4.33 USD) in Mexico and 5.1 EUR (5.89 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Mexico.

3.75 EUR
5.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.5 EUR (1.73 USD) in Mexico and 1.59 EUR (1.83 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Mexico.

1.50 EUR
1.59 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.26 EUR (2.61 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.69 EUR (3.1 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16% lower in Mexico.

2.26 EUR
2.69 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.14 EUR (3.63 USD) in Mexico and 2.77 EUR (3.19 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Peru.

3.14 EUR
2.77 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.78 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 14.54 EUR (16.78 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 30% lower in Peru.

20.78 EUR
14.54 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 0.74 EUR (0.85 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Peru.

1.22 EUR
0.74 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.34 EUR (2.7 USD) in Mexico and 2.45 EUR (2.82 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Mexico.

2.34 EUR
2.45 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.71 EUR (10.05 USD) in Mexico and 7.59 EUR (8.76 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Peru.

8.71 EUR
7.59 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.48 EUR (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 1.3 EUR (1.5 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Peru.

1.48 EUR
1.30 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.99 EUR (2.3 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Peru.

1.99 EUR
0.89 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Peru.

1.88 EUR
1.06 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.9 EUR (2.19 USD) in Mexico and 0.92 EUR (1.06 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Peru.

1.90 EUR
0.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.72 EUR (1.98 USD) in Mexico and 1.21 EUR (1.4 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Peru.

1.72 EUR
1.21 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.32 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 6.22 EUR (7.18 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Peru.

11.32 EUR
6.22 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.79 EUR (2.07 USD) in Mexico and 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Peru.

1.79 EUR
1.08 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.98 EUR (1.13 USD) in Mexico and 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Peru.

0.98 EUR
0.82 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Peru - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.6 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Peru.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.3 EUR (3.81 USD) in Mexico and 2.25 EUR (2.59 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Peru.

3.30 EUR
2.25 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.53 EUR (1.76 USD) in Mexico and 0.91 EUR (1.05 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Peru.

1.53 EUR
0.91 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.82 EUR (3.25 USD) in Mexico and 2.09 EUR (2.41 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Peru.

2.82 EUR
2.09 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.22 EUR (4.87 USD) in Mexico and 3.45 EUR (3.98 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Peru.

4.22 EUR
3.45 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.45 EUR (9.74 USD) in Mexico and 6.38 EUR (7.36 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Peru.

8.45 EUR
6.38 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 46.92 EUR (54.14 USD) in Mexico and 30.62 EUR (35.34 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Peru.

46.92 EUR
30.62 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.73 EUR (13.53 USD) in Mexico and 3.83 EUR (4.42 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Peru.

11.73 EUR
3.83 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Peru.

1.02 EUR
0.60 EUR

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 1.21 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.88 EUR (1.01 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Peru.

1.21 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.18 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.93 EUR (1.07 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Peru.

1.18 EUR
0.93 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.79 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Peru.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.89 EUR (19.49 USD) in Mexico and 28.29 EUR (32.65 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Mexico.

16.89 EUR
28.29 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 0.64 EUR (0.74 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Mexico.

0.33 EUR
0.64 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.74 EUR (5.47 USD) in Mexico and 7.66 EUR (8.83 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Mexico.

4.74 EUR
7.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 2.04 EUR (2.36 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
2.04 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.17 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico and 3.45 EUR (3.98 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Mexico.

1.17 EUR
3.45 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 5.63 EUR (6.5 USD) in Mexico and 6.38 EUR (7.36 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Mexico.

5.63 EUR
6.38 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 51.02 EUR (58.88 USD) in Mexico and 27.63 EUR (31.89 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Peru.

51.02 EUR
27.63 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.31 EUR (25.75 USD) in Mexico and 15.69 EUR (18.1 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Peru.

22.31 EUR
15.69 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Peru - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.87 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 916.69 EUR (1057.78 USD) in Mexico and 575.94 EUR (664.58 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Peru.

916.69 EUR
575.94 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 580.88 EUR (670.29 USD) in Mexico and 339.55 EUR (391.82 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Peru.

580.88 EUR
339.55 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 1974 EUR (2278.14 USD) in Mexico and 954.45 EUR (1101.35 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Peru.

1 974 EUR
954.45 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 1158 EUR (1335.8 USD) in Mexico and 606.9 EUR (700.31 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Peru.

1 158 EUR
606.90 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNUSDPEN

Mexico vs. Peru - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.64 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 3117 EUR (3597.02 USD) in Mexico and 1558 EUR (1797.42 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 50% lower in Peru.

3 117 EUR
1 558 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 2159 EUR (2491.58 USD) in Mexico and 1659 EUR (1913.92 USD) in Peru. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Peru.

2 159 EUR
1 659 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Peru - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.57 times higher than in Peru.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 786.78 EUR (907.88 USD) in Mexico and 501.41 EUR (578.58 USD) in Peru. The average salary is 36.3% lower in Peru.

786.78 EUR
501.41 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNUSDPEN

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

One star

20.6 EUR
49.8 EUR

Two stars

83.7 EUR
38.5 EUR

Three stars

122 EUR
71.6 EUR

Four stars

254 EUR
168 EUR

Five stars

694 EUR
381 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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