Cost of Living Comparison Between Peru and Netherlands 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Netherlands is 126.8% higher than in Peru (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Netherlands is 156.2% higher than in Peru | |
| Rent Prices in Netherlands are 272.5% higher than in Peru | |
| Restaurant Prices in Netherlands are 204.1% higher than in Peru | |
| Groceries Prices in Netherlands are 85.8% higher than in Peru | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Netherlands is 161.0% higher than in Peru | |
Restaurants | Peru Edit |
Netherlands Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
S/.12.00 (€3.04) |
S/.78.92 (€20.00) |
+557.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
S/.100.00 (€25.34) |
S/.315.69 (€80.00) |
+215.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
S/.22.00 (€5.58) |
S/.48.54 (€12.30) |
+120.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
S/.8.00 (€2.03) |
S/.23.68 (€6.00) |
+196.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
S/.12.00 (€3.04) |
S/.19.73 (€5.00) |
+64.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
S/.10.20 (€2.58) |
S/.14.74 (€3.74) |
+44.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
S/.3.13 (€0.79) |
S/.13.04 (€3.31) |
+317.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
S/.1.83 (€0.46) |
S/.10.83 (€2.74) |
+492.9 % |
Markets | Peru Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
S/.5.00 (€1.27) |
S/.4.67 (€1.18) |
-6.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
S/.7.48 (€1.90) |
S/.7.32 (€1.85) |
-2.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
S/.2.09 (€0.53) |
S/.4.59 (€1.16) |
+119.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
S/.9.18 (€2.33) |
S/.16.88 (€4.28) |
+84.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
S/.11.86 (€3.01) |
S/.22.25 (€5.64) |
+87.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
S/.9.32 (€2.36) |
S/.23.46 (€5.94) |
+151.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
S/.14.19 (€3.60) |
S/.27.16 (€6.88) |
+91.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
S/.2.68 (€0.68) |
S/.4.31 (€1.09) |
+60.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
S/.1.54 (€0.39) |
S/.3.91 (€0.99) |
+153.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
S/.1.85 (€0.47) |
S/.3.15 (€0.80) |
+70.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
S/.1.86 (€0.47) |
S/.6.68 (€1.69) |
+258.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
S/.1.38 (€0.35) |
S/.3.04 (€0.77) |
+120.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
S/.1.33 (€0.34) |
S/.3.12 (€0.79) |
+134.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
S/.2.67 (€0.68) |
S/.4.42 (€1.12) |
+65.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
S/.3.05 (€0.77) |
S/.3.32 (€0.84) |
+8.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
S/.26.00 (€6.59) |
S/.23.68 (€6.00) |
-8.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
S/.6.84 (€1.73) |
S/.5.23 (€1.33) |
-23.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
S/.10.48 (€2.66) |
S/.9.10 (€2.31) |
-13.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
S/.19.85 (€5.03) |
S/.49.33 (€12.50) |
+148.5 % |
Transportation | Peru Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
S/.2.00 (€0.51) |
S/.13.12 (€3.33) |
+556.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
S/.80.00 (€20.27) |
S/.355.15 (€90.00) |
+343.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
S/.8.00 (€2.03) |
S/.16.38 (€4.15) |
+104.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
S/.11.27 (€2.85) |
S/.17.78 (€4.51) |
+57.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
S/.20.00 (€5.07) |
S/.118.38 (€30.00) |
+491.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
S/.4.96 (€1.26) |
S/.7.98 (€2.02) |
+60.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
S/.74,778.45 (€18,949.71) |
S/.145,968.21 (€36,990.00) |
+95.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
S/.85,623.34 (€21,697.93) |
S/.137,850.36 (€34,932.85) |
+61.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Peru Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
S/.184.47 (€46.75) |
S/.912.31 (€231.19) |
+394.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
S/.45.35 (€11.49) |
S/.83.30 (€21.11) |
+83.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
S/.86.42 (€21.90) |
S/.174.55 (€44.23) |
+102.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Peru Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
S/.104.12 (€26.38) |
S/.147.58 (€37.40) |
+41.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
S/.57.95 (€14.69) |
S/.90.83 (€23.02) |
+56.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
S/.20.00 (€5.07) |
S/.55.25 (€14.00) |
+176.2 % |
Childcare | Peru Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
S/.502.94 (€127.45) |
S/.7,821.04 (€1,981.94) |
+1,455.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
S/.39,745.18 (€10,071.88) |
S/.31,687.66 (€8,030.01) |
-20.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Peru Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
S/.166.57 (€42.21) |
S/.334.65 (€84.81) |
+100.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
S/.100.54 (€25.48) |
S/.153.16 (€38.81) |
+52.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
S/.248.50 (€62.97) |
S/.366.72 (€92.93) |
+47.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
S/.245.24 (€62.15) |
S/.477.51 (€121.01) |
+94.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Peru Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
S/.1,700.82 (€431.01) |
S/.5,669.12 (€1,436.62) |
+233.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
S/.834.00 (€211.35) |
S/.4,520.60 (€1,145.57) |
+442.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
S/.2,987.02 (€756.95) |
S/.9,080.83 (€2,301.19) |
+204.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
S/.1,518.00 (€384.68) |
S/.6,951.66 (€1,761.63) |
+357.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Peru Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
S/.689.04 (€174.61) |
S/.2,163.34 (€548.21) |
+214.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
S/.382.97 (€97.05) |
S/.1,613.51 (€408.88) |
+321.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Peru Edit |
Netherlands Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
S/.1,968.79 (€498.91) |
S/.13,165.68 (€3,336.33) |
+568.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.79 | 4.07 | -58.4 % |
| Last update: | 12 June 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
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