Prices and Cost of Living in Peru

Food and beverage prices in Peru

Popular food products found on store shelves in Peru include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 3.46 PEN (0.93 USD) for a kilo of onions to 31 PEN (8.36 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 4.39 PEN (1.18 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.11 PEN (1.92 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 3.86 PEN (1.04 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 5.96 PEN (1.61 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 2.76 PEN (0.74 USD). Dairy prices in Peru, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 4.74 PEN (1.28 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 25.79 PEN (6.95 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 18.77 PEN (5.06 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 7.64 PEN (2.06 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 3.8 PEN (1.02 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Peru vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 9.9 PEN (2.67 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 3.07 PEN (0.83 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 20 PEN (5.39 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 100 PEN (26.96 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 15 PEN (4.04 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Peru?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 2 PEN (0.54 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 62.61 PEN (16.88 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 10 PEN (2.7 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 6 PEN (1.62 USD).

Fuel prices in Peru

Average fuel prices in Peru are 4.06 PEN (1.09 USD) per liter of gasoline and 3.33 PEN (0.9 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Peru?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Peru varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 1269 PEN (342 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 1894 PEN (511 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 7681 PEN (2071 USD) per square meter.