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Cost of Living & Prices:
Peru vs. Mexico

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 8.14 PLN (2.23 USD) in Peru and 10.96 PLN (3.01 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Peru.

8.14 PLN
10.96 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.27 PLN (1.17 USD) in Peru and 6.72 PLN (1.84 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Peru.

4.27 PLN
6.72 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 40.19 PLN (11.03 USD) in Peru and 43.75 PLN (12 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Peru.

40.19 PLN
43.75 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 32.27 PLN (8.85 USD) in Peru and 39.62 PLN (10.87 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Peru.

32.27 PLN
39.62 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 21.41 PLN (5.87 USD) in Peru and 31.47 PLN (8.63 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 32% lower in Peru.

21.41 PLN
31.47 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 21.45 PLN (5.89 USD) in Peru and 15.85 PLN (4.35 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Mexico.

21.45 PLN
15.85 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.68 PLN (1.83 USD) in Peru and 6.32 PLN (1.73 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Mexico.

6.68 PLN
6.32 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.29 PLN (3.1 USD) for 12 eggs in Peru and 9.55 PLN (2.62 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Mexico.

11.29 PLN
9.55 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.63 PLN (3.19 USD) in Peru and 13.27 PLN (3.64 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Peru.

11.63 PLN
13.27 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.16 PLN (16.78 USD) in Peru and 87.4 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 30% lower in Peru.

61.16 PLN
87.40 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.11 PLN (0.85 USD) in Peru and 5.15 PLN (1.41 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Peru.

3.11 PLN
5.15 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.29 PLN (2.82 USD) in Peru and 9.87 PLN (2.71 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Mexico.

10.29 PLN
9.87 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.9 PLN (8.75 USD) in Peru and 36.79 PLN (10.09 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Peru.

31.90 PLN
36.79 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.48 PLN (1.5 USD) in Peru and 6.26 PLN (1.72 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Peru.

5.48 PLN
6.26 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.74 PLN (1.03 USD) in Peru and 8.42 PLN (2.31 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Peru.

3.74 PLN
8.42 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.47 PLN (1.23 USD) in Peru and 7.95 PLN (2.18 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Peru.

4.47 PLN
7.95 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.85 PLN (1.06 USD) in Peru and 8 PLN (2.2 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Peru.

3.85 PLN
8.00 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.11 PLN (1.4 USD) in Peru and 7.26 PLN (1.99 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Peru.

5.11 PLN
7.26 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 26.17 PLN (7.18 USD) in Peru and 47.6 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 45% lower in Peru.

26.17 PLN
47.60 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.56 PLN (1.25 USD) in Peru and 7.57 PLN (2.08 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Peru.

4.56 PLN
7.57 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.44 PLN (0.94 USD) in Peru and 4.12 PLN (1.13 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Peru.

3.44 PLN
4.12 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.45 PLN (2.59 USD) in Peru and 13.94 PLN (3.83 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Peru.

9.45 PLN
13.94 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.83 PLN (1.05 USD) in Peru and 6.45 PLN (1.77 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Peru.

3.83 PLN
6.45 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.77 PLN (2.41 USD) in Peru and 11.89 PLN (3.26 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Peru.

8.77 PLN
11.89 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.48 PLN (3.97 USD) in Peru and 17.83 PLN (4.89 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Peru.

14.48 PLN
17.83 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 26.82 PLN (7.36 USD) in Peru and 35.66 PLN (9.78 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Peru.

26.82 PLN
35.66 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.71 PLN (35.31 USD) in Peru and 198.09 PLN (54.35 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35% lower in Peru.

128.71 PLN
198.09 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.09 PLN (4.41 USD) in Peru and 49.52 PLN (13.59 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Peru.

16.09 PLN
49.52 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.52 PLN (0.69 USD) in Peru and 4.32 PLN (1.18 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Peru.

2.52 PLN
4.32 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.68 PLN (1.01 USD) in Peru and 5.07 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Peru.

3.68 PLN
5.07 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.89 PLN (1.07 USD) in Peru and 4.95 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Peru.

3.89 PLN
4.95 PLN

Transportation

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Peru vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.78 times more for transportation in Peru than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.92 PLN (32.63 USD) in Peru and 71.31 PLN (19.57 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 40% lower in Mexico.

118.92 PLN
71.31 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.68 PLN (0.74 USD) in Peru and 1.39 PLN (0.38 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Mexico.

2.68 PLN
1.39 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 32.18 PLN (8.83 USD) in Peru and 20.01 PLN (5.49 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Mexico.

32.18 PLN
20.01 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.58 PLN (2.35 USD) in Peru and 1.66 PLN (0.46 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Mexico.

8.58 PLN
1.66 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 14.48 PLN (3.97 USD) in Peru and 4.95 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Mexico.

14.48 PLN
4.95 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 26.82 PLN (7.36 USD) in Peru and 23.77 PLN (6.52 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Mexico.

26.82 PLN
23.77 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 116.14 PLN (31.86 USD) in Peru and 215.42 PLN (59.1 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Peru.

116.14 PLN
215.42 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65.94 PLN (18.09 USD) in Peru and 94.2 PLN (25.85 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 30% lower in Peru.

65.94 PLN
94.20 PLN

Flats for rent

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Peru vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.88 times less for renting an apartment in Peru than in Mexico.

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 2421 PLN (664.12 USD) in Peru and 3870 PLN (1061.87 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Peru.

2 421 PLN
3 870 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 1427 PLN (391.54 USD) in Peru and 2453 PLN (672.87 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Peru.

1 427 PLN
2 453 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 4011 PLN (1100.58 USD) in Peru and 8336 PLN (2286.94 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Peru.

4 011 PLN
8 336 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 2551 PLN (699.82 USD) in Peru and 4888 PLN (1340.96 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Peru.

2 551 PLN
4 888 PLN

Flats for sale

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Peru vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.65 times less for buying an apartment in Peru than in Mexico.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 6547 PLN (1796.17 USD) in Peru and 13161 PLN (3610.91 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Peru.

6 547 PLN
13 161 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 6971 PLN (1912.59 USD) in Peru and 9117 PLN (2501.2 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Peru.

6 971 PLN
9 117 PLN

Salary

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Peru vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in Peru is 1.58 times lower than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2107 PLN (578.18 USD) in Peru and 3322 PLN (911.38 USD) in Mexico. The average salary is 36.6% lower in Peru.

2 107 PLN
3 322 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

210 PLN
86.6 PLN

Two stars

162 PLN
352 PLN

Three stars

301 PLN
511 PLN

Four stars

707 PLN
1 069 PLN

Five stars

1 603 PLN
2 919 PLN

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 • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels

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