Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Peru Reverse

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Cost of Living in Peru is 50.3% lower than in Australia (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Peru is 55.1% lower than in Australia
Rent Prices in Peru are 67.1% lower than in Australia
Restaurant Prices in Peru are 56.7% lower than in Australia
Groceries Prices in Peru are 50.7% lower than in Australia
Local Purchasing Power in Peru is 65.2% lower than in Australia
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Restaurants
 Australia Edit Peru Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 A$
(55.67 S/.)		 6.51 A$
(14.50 S/.)		      -74.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 120.00 A$
(267.24 S/.)		 44.90 A$
(100.00 S/.)		      -62.6 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 15.00 A$
(33.40 S/.)		 10.33 A$
(23.00 S/.)		      -31.1 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 10.00 A$
(22.27 S/.)		 3.59 A$
(8.00 S/.)		      -64.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 11.00 A$
(24.50 S/.)		 6.29 A$
(14.00 S/.)		      -42.8 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.47 A$
(12.18 S/.)		 4.22 A$
(9.39 S/.)		      -22.9 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 4.06 A$
(9.03 S/.)		 1.43 A$
(3.19 S/.)		      -64.7 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 3.32 A$
(7.39 S/.)		 0.84 A$
(1.88 S/.)		      -74.6 %
Markets
 Australia Edit Peru Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 2.43 A$
(5.41 S/.)		 2.27 A$
(5.05 S/.)		      -6.8 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.48 A$
(7.75 S/.)		 3.45 A$
(7.69 S/.)		      -0.8 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.43 A$
(3.19 S/.)		 0.96 A$
(2.14 S/.)		      -33.0 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 6.98 A$
(15.55 S/.)		 4.20 A$
(9.34 S/.)		      -39.9 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.28 A$
(13.99 S/.)		 5.64 A$
(12.56 S/.)		      -10.2 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.90 A$
(13.13 S/.)		 4.10 A$
(9.13 S/.)		      -30.5 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 9.57 A$
(21.31 S/.)		 6.74 A$
(15.02 S/.)		      -29.5 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.26 A$
(5.03 S/.)		 1.37 A$
(3.05 S/.)		      -39.5 %
Bananas (1 lb) 1.94 A$
(4.31 S/.)		 0.72 A$
(1.61 S/.)		      -62.7 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.07 A$
(4.61 S/.)		 0.79 A$
(1.77 S/.)		      -61.6 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 3.10 A$
(6.91 S/.)		 0.80 A$
(1.79 S/.)		      -74.2 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.77 A$
(3.94 S/.)		 0.65 A$
(1.45 S/.)		      -63.1 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.52 A$
(3.38 S/.)		 0.61 A$
(1.36 S/.)		      -59.7 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 3.48 A$
(7.74 S/.)		 1.15 A$
(2.56 S/.)		      -67.0 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.39 A$
(5.33 S/.)		 1.34 A$
(2.98 S/.)		      -44.0 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 20.00 A$
(44.54 S/.)		 13.47 A$
(30.00 S/.)		      -32.6 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 6.91 A$
(15.38 S/.)		 3.01 A$
(6.70 S/.)		      -56.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.48 A$
(16.66 S/.)		 4.66 A$
(10.38 S/.)		      -37.7 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 50.00 A$
(111.35 S/.)		 8.98 A$
(20.00 S/.)		      -82.0 %
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.50 A$
(10.02 S/.)		 0.90 A$
(2.00 S/.)		      -80.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 143.48 A$
(319.52 S/.)		 31.43 A$
(70.00 S/.)		      -78.1 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 5.80 A$
(12.92 S/.)		 4.49 A$
(10.00 S/.)		      -22.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 4.35 A$
(9.68 S/.)		 5.10 A$
(11.36 S/.)		      +17.4 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 58.40 A$
(130.06 S/.)		 11.23 A$
(25.00 S/.)		      -80.8 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.81 A$
(4.04 S/.)		 2.18 A$
(4.85 S/.)		      +20.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 44,423.00 A$
(98,929.20 S/.)		 31,432.68 A$
(70,000.00 S/.)		      -29.2 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 35,213.61 A$
(78,420.06 S/.)		 38,631.71 A$
(86,032.10 S/.)		      +9.7 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Australia Edit Peru Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 269.79 A$
(600.81 S/.)		 77.87 A$
(173.43 S/.)		      -71.1 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 41.58 A$
(92.60 S/.)		 19.81 A$
(44.11 S/.)		      -52.4 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 81.77 A$
(182.10 S/.)		 38.81 A$
(86.43 S/.)		      -52.5 %
Sports And Leisure
 Australia Edit Peru Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 73.21 A$
(163.04 S/.)		 47.58 A$
(105.95 S/.)		      -35.0 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 25.52 A$
(56.83 S/.)		 27.42 A$
(61.07 S/.)		      +7.5 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 20.00 A$
(44.54 S/.)		 8.98 A$
(20.00 S/.)		      -55.1 %
Childcare
 Australia Edit Peru Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 2,497.21 A$
(5,561.25 S/.)		 261.94 A$
(583.33 S/.)		      -89.5 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 19,902.87 A$
(44,323.33 S/.)		 9,510.63 A$
(21,180.00 S/.)		      -52.2 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Australia Edit Peru Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 108.11 A$
(240.76 S/.)		 76.90 A$
(171.26 S/.)		      -28.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 76.90 A$
(171.26 S/.)		 49.44 A$
(110.11 S/.)		      -35.7 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 155.65 A$
(346.62 S/.)		 118.55 A$
(264.00 S/.)		      -23.8 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 167.49 A$
(373.00 S/.)		 119.26 A$
(265.58 S/.)		      -28.8 %
Rent Per Month
 Australia Edit Peru Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,163.79 A$
(4,818.73 S/.)		 772.90 A$
(1,721.23 S/.)		      -64.3 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,677.98 A$
(3,736.83 S/.)		 451.67 A$
(1,005.86 S/.)		      -73.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 3,549.54 A$
(7,904.77 S/.)		 1,284.46 A$
(2,860.46 S/.)		      -63.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,697.30 A$
(6,006.83 S/.)		 806.24 A$
(1,795.47 S/.)		      -70.1 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Australia Edit Peru Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 984.10 A$
(2,191.57 S/.)		 281.11 A$
(626.03 S/.)		      -71.4 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 728.29 A$
(1,621.88 S/.)		 247.53 A$
(551.24 S/.)		      -66.0 %
Salaries And Financing
 Australia Edit Peru Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,461.72 A$
(12,163.14 S/.)		 854.38 A$
(1,902.69 S/.)		      -84.4 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.27 10.58      +68.8 %
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