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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 2.35 times less for grocery shopping in Peru than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Peru and 5.13 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Peru.

1.43 EUR
5.13 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.93 EUR (1.06 USD) in Peru and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Peru.

0.93 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.45 EUR (8.48 USD) in Peru and 18.43 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Peru.

7.45 EUR
18.43 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.81 EUR (8.89 USD) in Peru and 15.8 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Peru.

7.81 EUR
15.80 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.51 EUR (5.14 USD) in Peru and 15.29 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Peru.

4.51 EUR
15.29 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.8 EUR (5.47 USD) in Peru and 14.05 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Peru.

4.80 EUR
14.05 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.41 EUR (1.61 USD) in Peru and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Peru.

1.41 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.84 EUR (2.09 USD) for 12 eggs in Peru and 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Peru.

1.84 EUR
4.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.01 EUR (2.29 USD) in Peru and 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Peru.

2.01 EUR
3.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.73 EUR (16.78 USD) in Peru and 21.94 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Peru.

14.73 EUR
21.94 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.68 EUR (0.78 USD) in Peru and 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Peru.

0.68 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.71 EUR (1.95 USD) in Peru and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Peru.

1.71 EUR
3.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.2 EUR (7.06 USD) in Peru and 14.67 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Peru.

6.20 EUR
14.67 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.3 USD) in Peru and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in the United States.

1.14 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in Peru and 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Peru.

0.83 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.89 EUR (1.02 USD) in Peru and 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Peru.

0.89 EUR
4.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Peru and 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Peru.

0.74 EUR
3.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Peru and 7.22 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Peru.

1.05 EUR
7.22 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 6.3 EUR (7.18 USD) in Peru and 7.88 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Peru.

6.30 EUR
7.88 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Peru and 5.49 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Peru.

0.91 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.66 EUR (0.76 USD) in Peru and 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Peru.

0.66 EUR
2.19 EUR

Restaurant

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Peru vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.49 times less for meals in restaurants in Peru than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.38 EUR (2.71 USD) in Peru and 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Peru.

2.38 EUR
4.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Peru and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Peru.

0.74 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.92 EUR (2.19 USD) in Peru and 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Peru.

1.92 EUR
7.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.6 EUR (4.1 USD) in Peru and 8.78 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in Peru.

3.60 EUR
8.78 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.8 EUR (5.47 USD) in Peru and 10.54 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Peru.

4.80 EUR
10.54 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 24.02 EUR (27.37 USD) in Peru and 87.79 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Peru.

24.02 EUR
87.79 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.6 EUR (4.1 USD) in Peru and 21.95 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Peru.

3.60 EUR
21.95 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.5 EUR (0.57 USD) in Peru and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Peru.

0.50 EUR
1.93 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 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Peru and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Peru.

0.79 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.96 EUR (1.09 USD) in Peru and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

0.96 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Peru vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.68 times less for transportation in Peru than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.04 EUR (17.13 USD) in Peru and 113.25 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Peru.

15.04 EUR
113.25 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Peru and 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Peru.

0.48 EUR
2.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.61 EUR (7.53 USD) in Peru and 26.34 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Peru.

6.61 EUR
26.34 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.44 EUR (1.64 USD) in Peru and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Peru.

1.44 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.4 EUR (2.74 USD) in Peru and 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Peru.

2.40 EUR
3.95 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 6.01 EUR (6.84 USD) in Peru and 15.8 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62% lower in Peru.

6.01 EUR
15.80 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.17 EUR (37.78 USD) in Peru and 86.26 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Peru.

33.17 EUR
86.26 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.75 EUR (13.38 USD) in Peru and 33.36 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Peru.

11.75 EUR
33.36 EUR

Flats for rent

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Peru vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.92 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 455.09 EUR (518.37 USD) in Peru and 3337 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Peru.

455.09 EUR
3 337 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 304.89 EUR (347.29 USD) in Peru and 2090 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Peru.

304.89 EUR
2 090 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 850.27 EUR (968.51 USD) in Peru and 6228 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Peru.

850.27 EUR
6 228 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 595.09 EUR (677.85 USD) in Peru and 3606 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Peru.

595.09 EUR
3 606 EUR

Flats for sale

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Peru vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.52 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 1845 EUR (2102 USD) in Peru and 12535 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Peru.

1 845 EUR
12 535 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 1327 EUR (1511.8 USD) in Peru and 8143 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Peru.

1 327 EUR
8 143 EUR

Salary

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Peru vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Peru is 11.39 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 462.13 EUR (526.39 USD) in Peru and 5265 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.2% lower in Peru.

462.13 EUR
5 265 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

50.5 EUR
91.1 EUR

Two stars

39 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

72.6 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

170 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

386 EUR
528 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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