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Cost of Living & Prices:
Peru vs. South Korea

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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Peru vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.06 times less for grocery shopping in Peru than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.94 EUR (2.25 USD) in Peru and 6.48 EUR (7.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Peru.

1.94 EUR
6.48 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Peru and 2.9 EUR (3.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Peru.

1.02 EUR
2.90 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.58 EUR (11.11 USD) in Peru and 28.07 EUR (32.54 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Peru.

9.58 EUR
28.07 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.69 EUR (8.92 USD) in Peru and 17.51 EUR (20.3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Peru.

7.69 EUR
17.51 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.1 EUR (5.92 USD) in Peru and 8.91 EUR (10.33 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Peru.

5.10 EUR
8.91 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.11 EUR (5.93 USD) in Peru and 2.72 EUR (3.15 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in South Korea.

5.11 EUR
2.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Peru and 1.97 EUR (2.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Peru.

1.59 EUR
1.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.69 EUR (3.12 USD) for 12 eggs in Peru and 2.59 EUR (3 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in South Korea.

2.69 EUR
2.59 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.77 EUR (3.21 USD) in Peru and 2.71 EUR (3.14 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in South Korea.

2.77 EUR
2.71 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.47 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in Peru and 2.11 EUR (2.44 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Peru.

0.74 EUR
2.11 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.45 EUR (2.84 USD) in Peru and 2.79 EUR (3.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Peru.

2.45 EUR
2.79 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.6 EUR (8.82 USD) in Peru and 11.76 EUR (13.63 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Peru.

7.60 EUR
11.76 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.31 EUR (1.51 USD) in Peru and 1.8 EUR (2.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Peru.

1.31 EUR
1.80 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in Peru and 2.39 EUR (2.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Peru.

0.89 EUR
2.39 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.07 EUR (1.24 USD) in Peru and 4.57 EUR (5.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Peru.

1.07 EUR
4.57 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.92 EUR (1.06 USD) in Peru and 3.22 EUR (3.74 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Peru.

0.92 EUR
3.22 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in Peru and 2.57 EUR (2.98 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Peru.

1.22 EUR
2.57 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 6.19 EUR (7.18 USD) in Peru and 15.58 EUR (18.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Peru.

6.19 EUR
15.58 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in Peru and 5.38 EUR (6.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Peru.

1.09 EUR
5.38 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in Peru and 1.07 EUR (1.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Peru.

0.82 EUR
1.07 EUR

Restaurant

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Peru vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.47 times less for meals in restaurants in Peru than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.25 EUR (2.61 USD) in Peru and 3.17 EUR (3.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29% lower in Peru.

2.25 EUR
3.17 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.91 EUR (1.06 USD) in Peru and 1.39 EUR (1.61 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Peru.

0.91 EUR
1.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.09 EUR (2.42 USD) in Peru and 3.02 EUR (3.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Peru.

2.09 EUR
3.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.45 EUR (4 USD) in Peru and 4.83 EUR (5.6 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Peru.

3.45 EUR
4.83 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in Peru and 5.37 EUR (6.23 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16% lower in South Korea.

6.39 EUR
5.37 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 30.68 EUR (35.57 USD) in Peru and 48.3 EUR (55.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Peru.

30.68 EUR
48.30 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.84 EUR (4.45 USD) in Peru and 7.24 EUR (8.4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 47% lower in Peru.

3.84 EUR
7.24 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.6 EUR (0.7 USD) in Peru and 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Peru.

0.60 EUR
0.66 EUR

Fuel

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Peru vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.17 times less for fuel in Peru than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.87 EUR (1.01 USD) in Peru and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13% lower in Peru.

0.87 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Peru and 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Peru.

0.92 EUR
1.09 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.70 EUR

Transportation

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Peru vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.18 times less for transportation in Peru than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 28.35 EUR (32.86 USD) in Peru and 38.03 EUR (44.09 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Peru.

28.35 EUR
38.03 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.64 EUR (0.74 USD) in Peru and 0.91 EUR (1.05 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Peru.

0.64 EUR
0.91 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.67 EUR (8.89 USD) in Peru and 7.24 EUR (8.4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in South Korea.

7.67 EUR
7.24 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.05 EUR (2.37 USD) in Peru and 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in South Korea.

2.05 EUR
0.66 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.45 EUR (4 USD) in Peru and 2.9 EUR (3.36 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in South Korea.

3.45 EUR
2.90 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Peru vs. South Korea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in Peru and 9.06 EUR (10.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Peru.

6.39 EUR
9.06 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 27.68 EUR (32.1 USD) in Peru and 47.79 EUR (55.4 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Peru.

27.68 EUR
47.79 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.72 EUR (18.22 USD) in Peru and 17.75 EUR (20.58 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Peru.

15.72 EUR
17.75 EUR

Flats for rent

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Peru vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.83 times less for renting an apartment in Peru than in South Korea.

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 577 EUR (668.95 USD) in Peru and 822.31 EUR (953.34 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Peru.

577.00 EUR
822.31 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 340.18 EUR (394.39 USD) in Peru and 482.28 EUR (559.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Peru.

340.18 EUR
482.28 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 956.22 EUR (1108.59 USD) in Peru and 2144 EUR (2485.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Peru.

956.22 EUR
2 144 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 608.02 EUR (704.91 USD) in Peru and 1081 EUR (1253.63 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Peru.

608.02 EUR
1 081 EUR

Flats for sale

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Peru vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.79 times less for buying an apartment in Peru than in South Korea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1561 EUR (1809.24 USD) in Peru and 18503 EUR (21450.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Peru.

1 561 EUR
18 503 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 1662 EUR (1926.51 USD) in Peru and 9818 EUR (11382.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Peru.

1 662 EUR
9 818 EUR

Salary

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Peru vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Peru is 5.36 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 502.34 EUR (582.39 USD) in Peru and 2694 EUR (3123.06 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 81.4% lower in Peru.

502.34 EUR
2 694 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

49.6 EUR
45.1 EUR

Two stars

38.3 EUR
47.9 EUR

Three stars

71.3 EUR
61.9 EUR

Four stars

167 EUR
103 EUR

Five stars

379 EUR
242 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Peru: 20 cities, 487 hotels • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

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