Cost of living in Peru compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (NZ$11) | NZ$25 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (NZ$3.92) | NZ$9 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.24 (NZ$2.35) | NZ$2.57 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (NZ$4.62) | NZ$11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.14 (NZ$1.86) | NZ$9 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (NZ$2.79) | NZ$4.91 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.52 (NZ$1.58) | NZ$4.07 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (NZ$2.75) | NZ$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 44 (NZ$20) | NZ$18 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (NZ$3.69) | NZ$4.43 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.12 (NZ$0.95) | NZ$2.81 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 67% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,882 (NZ$1,293) | NZ$3,942 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,714 (NZ$769) | NZ$3,266 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 224 (NZ$100) | NZ$217 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,792 (NZ$804) | NZ$2,548 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,239 (NZ$556) | NZ$2,173 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 177 (NZ$79) | NZ$156 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (NZ$31) | NZ$87 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,090 (NZ$489) | NZ$598 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 421 (NZ$189) | NZ$187 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 41 (NZ$19) | NZ$20 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 19 (NZ$8) | NZ$34 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 135 (NZ$60) | NZ$142 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 106 (NZ$47) | NZ$92 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 276 (NZ$124) | NZ$197 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 262 (NZ$118) | NZ$216 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 59% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 58,091 (NZ$26,057) | NZ$46,501 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.74 (NZ$2.13) | NZ$2.77 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 129 (NZ$58) | NZ$185 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (NZ$10) | NZ$15 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (NZ$13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 (NZ$45) | NZ$60 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (NZ$9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.91 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (NZ$2.75) | NZ$2.72 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (NZ$2.86) | NZ$3.49 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 40 (NZ$18) | NZ$38 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Peru | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 61 (NZ$27) | NZ$82 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 39 (NZ$18) | NZ$42 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 104 (NZ$47) | NZ$255 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 143 (NZ$64) | NZ$133 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (NZ$16) | NZ$20 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 17 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.92 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (NZ$4.23) | NZ$13 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,973 (NZ$1,333) | NZ$1,174 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (NZ$0.33) | NZ$0.51 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (NZ$76) | NZ$66 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (NZ$7) | NZ$40 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,804 prices entered by 335 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 56% cheaper than in New Zealand
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