How Much Things Cost in Peru


Here’s a non-exhaustive list of how much some stuff costs here in Peru.  This list isn’t a grocery bag list nor can be considered normal purchases in any given time.  Rather, this serves as stuff volunteers might buy at least once in their service as well as to give them an idea of how much some things can cost. Electronics tend to be on the more expensive side and behind the US a generation or two.  Food is cheap, especially sticking to local food.  In sum, it all depends on quality (the bus ride)  and if it’s imported (Peru lunch versus McDonald’s).  The exchange rate used is $1  = S/. 2.80 but the rate can fluctuate anywhere from S/.2.72 – S/. 2.85 as of late.    The table is posted after the jump (aka click on the ‘More’ button right below this)….

 


 PEN   USD 
Bus Ticket to Lima  S/.      40.00  $          14.29
Super VIP Bus Ticket  S/.    100.00  $          35.71
Combi Ride inside city  S/.         2.00  $            0.71
Taxi - Across  Town (Lima)  S/.      15.00  $            5.36
Taxi - Across  Town (Trujillo)  S/.         5.00  $            1.79
Mototaxi in small site  S/.         0.50  $            0.18
McDonald's Big Mac Combo Meal  S/.      13.00  $            4.64
Biggie Size  S/.         2.00  $            0.71
Peruvian Lunch (soup, entrée, drink)  S/.         5.00  $            1.79
Executive' Peru Lunch  S/.      10.00  $            3.57
Ramen Noodles  S/.         1.00  $            0.36
Kraft Mac & Cheese  S/.         3.50  $            1.25
Bottle of Shampoo (Peru/LA Brand)  S/.      13.00  $            4.64
Bottle of Shampoo (Int'l Brand)  S/.      20.00  $            7.14
Mac 3 Razor  S/.      12.00  $            4.29
Mac 3 Refills  S/.      20.00  $            7.14
Shick Disposable Razors  S/.      10.00  $            3.57
250 grams coffee  S/.         8.00  $            2.86
Peruvian Beer (627ml)  S/.         5.00  $            1.79
Corona 6 Pack  S/.      22.00  $            7.86
Bottle of Whiskey (cheap)  S/.      30.00  $          10.71
Bottle of Whiskey (Jim Beam)  S/.      60.00  $          21.43
Bottle of Rum  S/.      18.00  $            6.43
Pirated DVD  S/.         3.00  $            1.07
CD at Starbucks  S/.      28.00  $          10.00
Donut (Dunkin Donuts)  S/.         3.50  $            1.25
Mocha Frappachino (Venti)  S/.      15.00  $            5.36
Movie Ticket  S/.      10.00  $            3.57
30 minutes in Internet Café  S/.         0.50  $            0.18
Typical Double/Triple Room at 'Peace Corps Hostel' (per person)  S/.      25.00  $            8.93
Dormitory Room at Huanchacho Beach  S/.      15.00  $            5.36
Hotel El Libertador   S/.    344.00  $       122.86
Shirt (on sale) major retailer  S/.      30.00  $          10.71
Jeans from major retailer  S/.      90.00  $          32.14
Shoes (name brand)  S/.    250.00  $          89.29
Shoes (knock off)  S/.      50.00  $          17.86
Suit  S/.    400.00  $       142.86
Photo (print)  S/.         0.60  $            0.21
Basic Washing Machine  S/.    700.00  $       250.00
Digital Camera  S/.    500.00  $       178.57
Text Message  S/.         0.30  $            0.11
Pay Phone Call  S/.         0.50  $            0.18
International Calling Card (60 minutes to the States)  S/.         5.00  $            1.79
Philadelphia Cream Cheese  S/.         8.00  $            2.86
Avocado  S/.         1.00  $            0.36
Chicken (per kilo)  S/.         7.00  $            2.50
Rice (per kilo)  S/.         1.80  $            0.64
Potatoes (per kilo)  S/.         1.80  $            0.64
1 L Coca Cola  S/.         3.50  $            1.25

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