Prices in Lima
How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Lima? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Lima.
What are the supermarket prices in Lima?
Are the costs of living in Lima higher than those in United States?
Lima - How much will it cost us for entertainment, and what are the bills to be paid in pubs and restaurants?
Read below about current costs and prices in Lima:
food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs
(The last update: today 8 hours ago)
Currency in Peru Peruvian sol (PEN). For 10 US dollars you can get 38 Peruvian soles. For 100 US dollars you can get 380 Peruvian soles. And the other way around: For 10 Peruvian soles you can get 2.63 US dollars.
Generally, it is much cheaper in Peru than in United States. Food is 50% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 58%. The cost of living in Lima is less than in United States by about 43%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 32%.
Are hotels expensive in Lima? How much will we pay for a room in Lima?
The average price of accommodation in Peru is $50 (PEN 189). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $24 (PEN 93) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $16.3 (PEN 62). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Peru in $26 (PEN 100). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $45 (PEN 171) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $74 (PEN 282) in Peru If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $114 (PEN 432)
Is it expensive in stores in Lima? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Lima? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in Lima, such as: rice, potatoes, bottled water, Cigarettes, or beer (The last update: 4 days ago)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Lima? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Lima? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Lima?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 3.9 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 5.8 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 34 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.2 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.84 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Lima, including rice, potatoes, bottled water, Cigarettes, or beer
When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in Lima in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica.
Lima - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:
fees
$65 ($39 - $118)
68% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$29 ($21 - $47)
by half less than in United States
jeans
$43 ($19.7 - $66)
19% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$404
91% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$527 ($395 - $737)
70% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$676 ($421 - $1.05K)
72% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$2.1 ($0.66 - $3.9)
by half less than in United States
cheese
$7 ($3.2 - $17.1)
by half less than in United States
rice
$1.2 ($0.79 - $2.1)
73% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1.1 ($0.53 - $1.8)
78% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.1 ($0.66 - $1.9)
36% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$9.5 ($6.6 - $18.4)
37% is less expensive than in United States
cheap restaurant
$3.9 ($2.6 - $7.9)
80% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$2.1 ($1.3 - $3.9)
65% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$2.6 ($1.3 - $4.2)
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$0.54 ($0.39 - $1.3)
74% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$5.8 ($5.3 - $6.6)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.84 ($0.66 - $1.6)
66% is less expensive than in United States
Food Prices Lima
- Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.3 (PEN 4.9)
- A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $2.1 (PEN 8.1)
- Eggs (regular) (12) $2.5 (PEN 9.3)
- Local Cheese (1kg) $7 (PEN 27)
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.77 (PEN 2.9)
- A bottle of wine (mid-range) $9.5 (PEN 36)
- Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.5 (PEN 5.6)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.4 (PEN 9.2)
- Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $5.3 (PEN 20)
- Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $5.1 (PEN 19.5)
- Apples (1kg) $1.7 (PEN 6.4)
- Oranges (1kg) $1 (PEN 3.8)
- Potatoes (1kg) $1.1 (PEN 4.1)
- Lettuce (1 head) $0.77 (PEN 2.9)
- Kilo of white rice $1.2 (PEN 4.6)
- Tomatoes (1kg) $1.1 (PEN 4)
- Bananas (1kg) $1.1 (PEN 4.1)
- Onions (1kg) $1.1 (PEN 4)
- Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $9.5 (PEN 36)
Prices In Restaurants Lima
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $3.9 (PEN 15)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $34 (PEN 130)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $5.8 (PEN 22)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.1 (PEN 8)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.9 (PEN 15)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.84 (PEN 3.2)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.54 (PEN 2)
- Cappuccino $2.6 (PEN 9.9)
Cost Of Living Lima
- One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.53 (PEN 2)
- Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $25 (PEN 95)
- Gasoline (1 liter) $1.5 (PEN 5.6)
- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $21.1K (PEN 80K)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $527 (PEN 2K)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $359 (PEN 1.36K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $978 (PEN 3.72K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $676 (PEN 2.57K)
- Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $65 (PEN 249)
- Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $29 (PEN 111)
- numb_34 $10.8 (PEN 41)
- 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $43 (PEN 162)
- 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $30 (PEN 113)
- 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $79 (PEN 302)
- 1 pair of men's leather shoes $88 (PEN 335)
- Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $25K (PEN 94.9K)
- Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $247 (PEN 939)
- Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.57K (PEN 5.96K)
- International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $7.24K (PEN 27.5K)
- Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.24K (PEN 4.7K)
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $404 (PEN 1.53K)
- Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 9.3%
- Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $3.2 (PEN 12)
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $2 (PEN 7.5)
- Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $7.9 (PEN 30)
Entertainment Costs Lima
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $31 (PEN 119)
- Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $18.3 (PEN 69)
- Cinema, Single Ticket $7.4 (PEN 28)
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Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:
cheese
$7 ($3.2 - $17.1)
by half less than in United States
tomatoes
$1.1 ($0.53 - $1.8)
78% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.1 ($0.66 - $1.9)
36% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$2.6 ($1.3 - $4.2)
by half less than in United States
internet
$29 ($21 - $47)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.84 ($0.66 - $1.6)
66% is less expensive than in United States