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Cost of Living & Prices:
Peru vs. United States

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. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.36 times less for grocery shopping in Peru than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.48 EUR (1.62 USD) in Peru and 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Peru.

1.48 EUR
5.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.96 EUR (1.05 USD) in Peru and 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Peru.

0.96 EUR
2.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.7 EUR (8.44 USD) in Peru and 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Peru.

7.70 EUR
19.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.07 EUR (8.85 USD) in Peru and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Peru.

8.07 EUR
16.42 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.66 EUR (5.11 USD) in Peru and 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Peru.

4.66 EUR
15.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.97 EUR (5.45 USD) in Peru and 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Peru.

4.97 EUR
14.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.46 EUR (1.6 USD) in Peru and 2.93 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Peru.

1.46 EUR
2.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.9 EUR (2.08 USD) for 12 eggs in Peru and 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Peru.

1.90 EUR
4.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.08 EUR (2.28 USD) in Peru and 3.58 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Peru.

2.08 EUR
3.58 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.31 EUR (16.78 USD) in Peru and 22.8 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Peru.

15.31 EUR
22.80 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.71 EUR (0.78 USD) in Peru and 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Peru.

0.71 EUR
2.59 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.77 EUR (1.94 USD) in Peru and 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Peru.

1.77 EUR
3.90 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.41 EUR (7.02 USD) in Peru and 15.24 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Peru.

6.41 EUR
15.24 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.18 EUR (1.29 USD) in Peru and 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

1.18 EUR
1.14 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.86 EUR (0.94 USD) in Peru and 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Peru.

0.86 EUR
3.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.92 EUR (1.01 USD) in Peru and 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Peru.

0.92 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.76 EUR (0.84 USD) in Peru and 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Peru.

0.76 EUR
3.89 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.09 EUR (1.2 USD) in Peru and 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Peru.

1.09 EUR
7.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 6.55 EUR (7.18 USD) in Peru and 8.19 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in Peru.

6.55 EUR
8.19 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.94 EUR (1.03 USD) in Peru and 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Peru.

0.94 EUR
5.70 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.69 EUR (0.75 USD) in Peru and 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Peru.

0.69 EUR
2.28 EUR

Restaurant

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Peru vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.5 times less for meals in restaurants in Peru than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.46 EUR (2.7 USD) in Peru and 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Peru.

2.46 EUR
4.76 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.76 EUR (0.84 USD) in Peru and 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Peru.

0.76 EUR
2.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.99 EUR (2.18 USD) in Peru and 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Peru.

1.99 EUR
7.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.73 EUR (4.09 USD) in Peru and 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Peru.

3.73 EUR
9.12 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.97 EUR (5.45 USD) in Peru and 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Peru.

4.97 EUR
10.95 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 24.85 EUR (27.24 USD) in Peru and 91.22 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Peru.

24.85 EUR
91.22 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.73 EUR (4.09 USD) in Peru and 22.8 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Peru.

3.73 EUR
22.80 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.51 EUR (0.56 USD) in Peru and 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Peru.

0.51 EUR
2.01 EUR

Fuel

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Peru vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.07 times more for fuel in Peru than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.82 EUR (0.9 USD) in Peru and 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Peru.

0.82 EUR
0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in Peru and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16% lower in the United States.

1.00 EUR
0.84 EUR

Transportation

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Peru vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.71 times less for transportation in Peru than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.56 EUR (17.05 USD) in Peru and 117.67 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Peru.

15.56 EUR
117.67 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.5 EUR (0.54 USD) in Peru and 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Peru.

0.50 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.83 EUR (7.49 USD) in Peru and 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Peru.

6.83 EUR
27.37 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.49 EUR (1.63 USD) in Peru and 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Peru.

1.49 EUR
1.70 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.48 EUR (2.72 USD) in Peru and 4.1 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Peru.

2.48 EUR
4.10 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Peru vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.21 EUR (6.81 USD) in Peru and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Peru.

6.21 EUR
16.42 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 34.3 EUR (37.6 USD) in Peru and 89.63 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Peru.

34.30 EUR
89.63 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.15 EUR (13.32 USD) in Peru and 34.66 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Peru.

12.15 EUR
34.66 EUR

Flats for rent

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Peru vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.95 times less for renting an apartment in Peru than in the United States.

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 470.63 EUR (515.93 USD) in Peru and 3467 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Peru.

470.63 EUR
3 467 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 315.31 EUR (345.66 USD) in Peru and 2171 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Peru.

315.31 EUR
2 171 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 879.31 EUR (963.96 USD) in Peru and 6471 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Peru.

879.31 EUR
6 471 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 615.42 EUR (674.66 USD) in Peru and 3747 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Peru.

615.42 EUR
3 747 EUR

Flats for sale

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Peru vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.55 times less for buying an apartment in Peru than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1908 EUR (2092.12 USD) in Peru and 13024 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Peru.

1 908 EUR
13 024 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 1373 EUR (1504.7 USD) in Peru and 8461 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Peru.

1 373 EUR
8 461 EUR

Salary

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Peru vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Peru is 11.45 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 477.91 EUR (523.92 USD) in Peru and 5470 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.3% lower in Peru.

477.91 EUR
5 470 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

52.5 EUR
94.6 EUR

Two stars

40.5 EUR
133 EUR

Three stars

75.4 EUR
178 EUR

Four stars

177 EUR
230 EUR

Five stars

401 EUR
548 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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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