Cost of Living in Peru

Summary of cost of living in Peru:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,964.9$ (6,634.5S/.), excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 532.9$ (1,799.3S/.), excluding rent.
Cost of living in Peru is, on average, 51.3% lower than in United States.
Rent in Peru is, on average, 74.0% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	14.00 S/.	8.00-30.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	100.00 S/.	60.00-180.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	23.00 S/.	20.00-30.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	8.00 S/.	5.00-15.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	14.00 S/.	10.00-22.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	9.39 S/.	3.89-14.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	3.20 S/.	2.30-6.00
Bottled Water (12 oz)	1.90 S/.	1.50-4.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	5.05 S/.	3.50-7.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	7.78 S/.	3.18-13.61
White Rice (1 lb)	2.15 S/.	1.54-2.95
Eggs (12, Large Size)	9.42 S/.	5.04-14.40
Local Cheese (1 lb)	12.56 S/.	6.35-31.75
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	9.22 S/.	4.54-15.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	15.02 S/.	7.71-20.87
Apples (1 lb)	3.08 S/.	1.36-4.54
Bananas (1 lb)	1.61 S/.	0.91-3.00
Oranges (1 lb)	1.82 S/.	0.45-3.63
Tomatoes (1 lb)	1.80 S/.	0.91-2.72
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.47 S/.	0.68-2.27
Onions (1 lb)	1.38 S/.	0.91-2.27
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.57 S/.	1.50-6.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	3.01 S/.	2.00-6.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	28.50 S/.	16.00-45.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	6.70 S/.	4.50-10.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	10.38 S/.	6.00-15.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	20.00 S/.	16.00-30.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.00 S/.	1.00-3.20
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	70.00 S/.	30.00-152.17
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	10.00 S/.	6.00-20.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	11.34 S/.	8.05-16.09
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	25.00 S/.	18.00-40.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	4.85 S/.	4.04-5.28
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	70,000.00 S/.	60,000.00-80,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	85,983.16 S/.	79,439.40-100,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	173.41 S/.	100.00-320.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	44.10 S/.	30.00-79.90
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	86.42 S/.	67.53-150.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	105.94 S/.	80.00-150.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	61.06 S/.	25.00-120.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	20.00 S/.	15.00-33.77
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	583.33 S/.	300.00-1,500.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	21,180.00 S/.	9,600.00-36,000.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	171.21 S/.	80.00-300.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	110.09 S/.	50.00-180.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	264.00 S/.	120.00-400.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	265.58 S/.	150.00-400.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,719.78 S/.	900.00-3,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	997.33 S/.	500.00-2,200.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,857.93 S/.	1,600.00-5,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,795.26 S/.	1,200.00-3,200.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	625.51 S/.	353.03-929.02
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	550.85 S/.	313.68-999.99
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	1,902.69 S/.
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	10.58	9.00-14.40

Prices in Peru

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Last update: 14 October 2025
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