Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and Peru 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Peru is 44.7% lower than in New Zealand (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Peru is 48.1% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Rent Prices in Peru are 57.9% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Restaurant Prices in Peru are 53.3% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Groceries Prices in Peru are 43.3% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Peru is 63.6% lower than in New Zealand | |
Restaurants | New Zealand Edit |
Peru Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 NZ$ (48.88 S/.) |
7.42 NZ$ (14.50 S/.) |
-70.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
130.00 NZ$ (254.16 S/.) |
51.15 NZ$ (100.00 S/.) |
-60.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
16.00 NZ$ (31.28 S/.) |
11.76 NZ$ (23.00 S/.) |
-26.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
11.75 NZ$ (22.97 S/.) |
4.09 NZ$ (8.00 S/.) |
-65.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.00 NZ$ (23.46 S/.) |
7.16 NZ$ (14.00 S/.) |
-40.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.84 NZ$ (11.43 S/.) |
4.80 NZ$ (9.39 S/.) |
-17.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.85 NZ$ (7.52 S/.) |
1.63 NZ$ (3.19 S/.) |
-57.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.62 NZ$ (7.07 S/.) |
0.96 NZ$ (1.88 S/.) |
-73.5 % |
Markets | New Zealand Edit |
Peru Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.06 NZ$ (5.98 S/.) |
2.58 NZ$ (5.05 S/.) |
-15.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.95 NZ$ (5.77 S/.) |
3.93 NZ$ (7.69 S/.) |
+33.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.38 NZ$ (2.69 S/.) |
1.09 NZ$ (2.14 S/.) |
-20.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
10.82 NZ$ (21.16 S/.) |
4.78 NZ$ (9.34 S/.) |
-55.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.37 NZ$ (12.45 S/.) |
6.42 NZ$ (12.56 S/.) |
+0.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.33 NZ$ (14.33 S/.) |
4.67 NZ$ (9.13 S/.) |
-36.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
10.37 NZ$ (20.27 S/.) |
7.68 NZ$ (15.02 S/.) |
-25.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.13 NZ$ (4.16 S/.) |
1.56 NZ$ (3.05 S/.) |
-26.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.70 NZ$ (3.33 S/.) |
0.82 NZ$ (1.61 S/.) |
-51.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.34 NZ$ (4.58 S/.) |
0.90 NZ$ (1.77 S/.) |
-61.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.76 NZ$ (7.36 S/.) |
0.91 NZ$ (1.79 S/.) |
-75.7 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.50 NZ$ (2.93 S/.) |
0.74 NZ$ (1.45 S/.) |
-50.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.26 NZ$ (2.46 S/.) |
0.70 NZ$ (1.36 S/.) |
-44.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.81 NZ$ (7.46 S/.) |
1.31 NZ$ (2.56 S/.) |
-65.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.89 NZ$ (3.69 S/.) |
1.52 NZ$ (2.98 S/.) |
-19.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.00 NZ$ (31.28 S/.) |
15.34 NZ$ (30.00 S/.) |
-4.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.04 NZ$ (9.86 S/.) |
3.43 NZ$ (6.70 S/.) |
-32.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.84 NZ$ (11.41 S/.) |
5.31 NZ$ (10.38 S/.) |
-9.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
40.67 NZ$ (79.52 S/.) |
10.23 NZ$ (20.00 S/.) |
-74.9 % |
Transportation | New Zealand Edit |
Peru Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.00 NZ$ (7.82 S/.) |
1.02 NZ$ (2.00 S/.) |
-74.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
200.00 NZ$ (391.02 S/.) |
35.80 NZ$ (70.00 S/.) |
-82.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.00 NZ$ (7.82 S/.) |
5.11 NZ$ (10.00 S/.) |
+27.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
5.28 NZ$ (10.32 S/.) |
5.81 NZ$ (11.36 S/.) |
+10.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
60.00 NZ$ (117.31 S/.) |
12.79 NZ$ (25.00 S/.) |
-78.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.80 NZ$ (5.47 S/.) |
2.48 NZ$ (4.85 S/.) |
-11.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
45,995.00 NZ$ (89,924.64 S/.) |
35,803.87 NZ$ (70,000.00 S/.) |
-22.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
35,887.03 NZ$ (70,162.59 S/.) |
44,004.03 NZ$ (86,032.10 S/.) |
+22.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | New Zealand Edit |
Peru Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
234.01 NZ$ (457.51 S/.) |
88.70 NZ$ (173.43 S/.) |
-62.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
56.16 NZ$ (109.80 S/.) |
22.56 NZ$ (44.11 S/.) |
-59.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
85.81 NZ$ (167.77 S/.) |
44.21 NZ$ (86.43 S/.) |
-48.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | New Zealand Edit |
Peru Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
64.55 NZ$ (126.20 S/.) |
54.19 NZ$ (105.95 S/.) |
-16.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
25.41 NZ$ (49.67 S/.) |
31.24 NZ$ (61.07 S/.) |
+22.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 NZ$ (39.10 S/.) |
10.23 NZ$ (20.00 S/.) |
-48.9 % |
Childcare | New Zealand Edit |
Peru Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,266.34 NZ$ (2,475.82 S/.) |
298.37 NZ$ (583.33 S/.) |
-76.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
19,878.41 NZ$ (38,864.20 S/.) |
10,833.23 NZ$ (21,180.00 S/.) |
-45.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | New Zealand Edit |
Peru Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
113.89 NZ$ (222.67 S/.) |
87.60 NZ$ (171.26 S/.) |
-23.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
69.71 NZ$ (136.29 S/.) |
56.32 NZ$ (110.11 S/.) |
-19.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
161.82 NZ$ (316.37 S/.) |
135.03 NZ$ (264.00 S/.) |
-16.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
200.51 NZ$ (392.01 S/.) |
135.84 NZ$ (265.58 S/.) |
-32.3 % |
Rent Per Month | New Zealand Edit |
Peru Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,856.04 NZ$ (3,628.73 S/.) |
880.38 NZ$ (1,721.23 S/.) |
-52.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,539.62 NZ$ (3,010.11 S/.) |
514.48 NZ$ (1,005.86 S/.) |
-66.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,969.11 NZ$ (5,804.89 S/.) |
1,463.08 NZ$ (2,860.46 S/.) |
-50.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,603.74 NZ$ (5,090.57 S/.) |
918.35 NZ$ (1,795.47 S/.) |
-64.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | New Zealand Edit |
Peru Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
775.85 NZ$ (1,516.85 S/.) |
320.20 NZ$ (626.03 S/.) |
-58.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
640.85 NZ$ (1,252.92 S/.) |
281.95 NZ$ (551.24 S/.) |
-56.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | New Zealand Edit |
Peru Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,152.47 NZ$ (10,073.56 S/.) |
973.20 NZ$ (1,902.69 S/.) |
-81.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.61 | 10.58 | +60.0 % |
| Last update: | 29 October 2025 | 14 October 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 572 | 176 |
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