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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 8.08 PLN (2.26 USD) in Peru and 26.47 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Peru.

8.08 PLN
26.47 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.24 PLN (1.19 USD) in Peru and 9 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Peru.

4.24 PLN
9.00 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 39.9 PLN (11.17 USD) in Peru and 71.24 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44% lower in Peru.

39.90 PLN
71.24 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 32.04 PLN (8.97 USD) in Peru and 64.31 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Peru.

32.04 PLN
64.31 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 21.26 PLN (5.95 USD) in Peru and 57.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Peru.

21.26 PLN
57.45 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 21.3 PLN (5.96 USD) in Peru and 67.88 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Peru.

21.30 PLN
67.88 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.63 PLN (1.86 USD) in Peru and 11.93 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Peru.

6.63 PLN
11.93 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.21 PLN (3.14 USD) for 12 eggs in Peru and 25.69 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Peru.

11.21 PLN
25.69 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.54 PLN (3.23 USD) in Peru and 13.61 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Peru.

11.54 PLN
13.61 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 59.95 PLN (16.78 USD) in Peru and 89.28 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Peru.

59.95 PLN
89.28 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.09 PLN (0.86 USD) in Peru and 10.5 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Peru.

3.09 PLN
10.50 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 10.21 PLN (2.86 USD) in Peru and 17.9 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43% lower in Peru.

10.21 PLN
17.90 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.67 PLN (8.86 USD) in Peru and 61.31 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Peru.

31.67 PLN
61.31 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.44 PLN (1.52 USD) in Peru and 5.68 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Peru.

5.44 PLN
5.68 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.72 PLN (1.04 USD) in Peru and 14.33 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in Peru.

3.72 PLN
14.33 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.44 PLN (1.24 USD) in Peru and 20.44 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Peru.

4.44 PLN
20.44 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.82 PLN (1.07 USD) in Peru and 13.36 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Peru.

3.82 PLN
13.36 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.07 PLN (1.42 USD) in Peru and 29.55 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Peru.

5.07 PLN
29.55 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 25.65 PLN (7.18 USD) in Peru and 32.08 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in Peru.

25.65 PLN
32.08 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.53 PLN (1.27 USD) in Peru and 22.76 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Peru.

4.53 PLN
22.76 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.42 PLN (0.96 USD) in Peru and 8.9 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Peru.

3.42 PLN
8.90 PLN

Restaurant

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Peru vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.58 times less for meals in restaurants in Peru than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.38 PLN (2.63 USD) in Peru and 20.94 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Peru.

9.38 PLN
20.94 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.8 PLN (1.06 USD) in Peru and 11.79 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Peru.

3.80 PLN
11.79 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.71 PLN (2.44 USD) in Peru and 28.58 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Peru.

8.71 PLN
28.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.38 PLN (4.02 USD) in Peru and 42.87 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Peru.

14.38 PLN
42.87 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 26.62 PLN (7.45 USD) in Peru and 42.87 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Peru.

26.62 PLN
42.87 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 127.79 PLN (35.77 USD) in Peru and 500.19 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Peru.

127.79 PLN
500.19 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.97 PLN (4.47 USD) in Peru and 92.89 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Peru.

15.97 PLN
92.89 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 PLN (0.7 USD) in Peru and 9.11 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Peru.

2.50 PLN
9.11 PLN

Fuel

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Peru vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.09 times more for fuel in Peru than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.61 PLN (1.01 USD) in Peru and 3.52 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in the United States.

3.61 PLN
3.52 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.82 PLN (1.07 USD) in Peru and 3.32 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in the United States.

3.82 PLN
3.32 PLN

Transportation

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Peru vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.75 times less for transportation in Peru than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.07 PLN (33.05 USD) in Peru and 471.61 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Peru.

118.07 PLN
471.61 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.66 PLN (0.75 USD) in Peru and 10.36 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Peru.

2.66 PLN
10.36 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 31.95 PLN (8.94 USD) in Peru and 150.06 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Peru.

31.95 PLN
150.06 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.52 PLN (2.38 USD) in Peru and 7.75 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9% lower in the United States.

8.52 PLN
7.75 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 14.38 PLN (4.02 USD) in Peru and 17.83 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Peru.

14.38 PLN
17.83 PLN

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 26.62 PLN (7.45 USD) in Peru and 71.46 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Peru.

26.62 PLN
71.46 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 115.31 PLN (32.27 USD) in Peru and 563.68 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Peru.

115.31 PLN
563.68 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65.47 PLN (18.32 USD) in Peru and 232.23 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Peru.

65.47 PLN
232.23 PLN

Flats for rent

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Peru vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.93 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 2403 PLN (672.66 USD) in Peru and 14497 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Peru.

2 403 PLN
14 497 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 1417 PLN (396.58 USD) in Peru and 9086 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Peru.

1 417 PLN
9 086 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 3983 PLN (1114.73 USD) in Peru and 29373 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Peru.

3 983 PLN
29 373 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 2532 PLN (708.82 USD) in Peru and 18674 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Peru.

2 532 PLN
18 674 PLN

Flats for sale

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Peru vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.86 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 6500 PLN (1819.27 USD) in Peru and 62006 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Peru.

6 500 PLN
62 006 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 6921 PLN (1937.18 USD) in Peru and 43502 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Peru.

6 921 PLN
43 502 PLN

Salary

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Peru vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Peru is 8.79 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2092 PLN (585.62 USD) in Peru and 18383 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 88.6% lower in Peru.

2 092 PLN
18 383 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

205 PLN
371 PLN

Two stars

159 PLN
523 PLN

Three stars

295 PLN
697 PLN

Four stars

693 PLN
902 PLN

Five stars

1 571 PLN
2 147 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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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