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Cost of Living in Peru is 51.6% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Peru is 58.9% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Peru are 74.1% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Peru are 61.9% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Peru are 49.6% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Peru is 68.4% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Peru Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $
(67.80 S/.)		 4.28 $
(14.50 S/.)		      -78.6 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 78.00 $
(264.44 S/.)		 29.50 $
(100.00 S/.)		      -62.2 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $
(40.68 S/.)		 6.78 $
(23.00 S/.)		      -43.5 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $
(20.34 S/.)		 2.36 $
(8.00 S/.)		      -60.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $
(25.43 S/.)		 4.13 $
(14.00 S/.)		      -44.9 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.31 $
(17.99 S/.)		 2.77 $
(9.39 S/.)		      -47.8 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.59 $
(8.79 S/.)		 0.94 $
(3.19 S/.)		      -63.7 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.11 $
(7.14 S/.)		 0.55 $
(1.88 S/.)		      -73.7 %
Markets
 United States Edit Peru Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $
(3.61 S/.)		 1.49 $
(5.05 S/.)		      +39.9 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.32 $
(11.25 S/.)		 2.27 $
(7.69 S/.)		      -31.7 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.08 $
(7.06 S/.)		 0.63 $
(2.14 S/.)		      -69.7 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.40 $
(14.91 S/.)		 2.76 $
(9.34 S/.)		      -37.4 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.91 $
(20.03 S/.)		 3.70 $
(12.56 S/.)		      -37.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.56 $
(18.85 S/.)		 2.69 $
(9.13 S/.)		      -51.6 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.49 $
(25.41 S/.)		 4.43 $
(15.02 S/.)		      -40.9 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.38 $
(8.08 S/.)		 0.90 $
(3.05 S/.)		      -62.3 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $
(2.59 S/.)		 0.47 $
(1.61 S/.)		      -37.7 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.03 $
(6.88 S/.)		 0.52 $
(1.77 S/.)		      -74.3 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $
(7.52 S/.)		 0.53 $
(1.79 S/.)		      -76.3 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $
(4.46 S/.)		 0.43 $
(1.45 S/.)		      -67.4 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $
(4.71 S/.)		 0.40 $
(1.36 S/.)		      -71.1 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.21 $
(7.50 S/.)		 0.75 $
(2.56 S/.)		      -65.9 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.25 $
(7.62 S/.)		 0.88 $
(2.98 S/.)		      -60.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $
(50.85 S/.)		 8.85 $
(30.00 S/.)		      -41.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.01 $
(6.83 S/.)		 1.98 $
(6.70 S/.)		      -1.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.61 $
(12.24 S/.)		 3.06 $
(10.38 S/.)		      -15.2 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.00 $
(33.90 S/.)		 5.90 $
(20.00 S/.)		      -41.0 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Peru Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $
(8.48 S/.)		 0.59 $
(2.00 S/.)		      -76.4 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 64.50 $
(218.67 S/.)		 20.65 $
(70.00 S/.)		      -68.0 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.55 $
(12.04 S/.)		 2.95 $
(10.00 S/.)		      -16.9 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.80 $
(9.49 S/.)		 3.35 $
(11.36 S/.)		      +19.7 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $
(101.71 S/.)		 7.37 $
(25.00 S/.)		      -75.4 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.90 $
(3.04 S/.)		 1.43 $
(4.85 S/.)		      +59.6 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 34,501.73 $
(116,967.85 S/.)		 20,647.73 $
(70,000.00 S/.)		      -40.2 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 26,066.22 $
(88,369.78 S/.)		 25,376.68 $
(86,032.10 S/.)		      -2.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Peru Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 210.26 $
(712.83 S/.)		 51.15 $
(173.43 S/.)		      -75.7 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.57 $
(205.34 S/.)		 13.01 $
(44.11 S/.)		      -78.5 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.33 $
(245.22 S/.)		 25.49 $
(86.43 S/.)		      -64.8 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Peru Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.68 $
(154.88 S/.)		 31.25 $
(105.95 S/.)		      -31.6 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21.87 $
(74.15 S/.)		 18.01 $
(61.07 S/.)		      -17.6 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $
(50.85 S/.)		 5.90 $
(20.00 S/.)		      -60.7 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Peru Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,367.09 $
(4,634.70 S/.)		 172.06 $
(583.33 S/.)		      -87.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 23,215.16 $
(78,704.09 S/.)		 6,247.41 $
(21,180.00 S/.)		      -73.1 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Peru Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.32 $
(177.37 S/.)		 50.52 $
(171.26 S/.)		      -3.4 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.73 $
(144.86 S/.)		 32.48 $
(110.11 S/.)		      -24.0 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.64 $
(307.28 S/.)		 77.87 $
(264.00 S/.)		      -14.1 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 113.38 $
(384.39 S/.)		 78.34 $
(265.58 S/.)		      -30.9 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Peru Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,729.64 $
(5,863.84 S/.)		 507.71 $
(1,721.23 S/.)		      -70.6 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,426.02 $
(4,834.50 S/.)		 296.70 $
(1,005.86 S/.)		      -79.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,854.25 $
(9,676.50 S/.)		 843.74 $
(2,860.46 S/.)		      -70.4 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,382.72 $
(8,077.91 S/.)		 529.61 $
(1,795.47 S/.)		      -77.8 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Peru Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 301.21 $
(1,021.17 S/.)		 184.66 $
(626.03 S/.)		      -38.7 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 253.12 $
(858.12 S/.)		 162.60 $
(551.24 S/.)		      -35.8 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Peru Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,322.29 $
(14,653.44 S/.)		 561.23 $
(1,902.69 S/.)		      -87.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.47 10.58      +63.5 %
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