Cost of living in Lima
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.90
PEN12.65
|
$2.08
-
$6.50
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.94
PEN16.03
|
$3.90
-
$5.20
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.73
PEN2.37
|
$0.52
-
$1.30
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
PEN1.63
|
$0.39
-
$1.21
|
Lima - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.57
PEN5.08
|
$0.57
-
$3.12
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.78
PEN12.25
|
$1.95
-
$9.76
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.20
PEN13.61
|
$2.95
-
$6.89
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.69
PEN5.47
|
$0.83
-
$2.81
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.13
PEN6.90
|
$0.94
-
$2.83
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.66
PEN2.14
|
$0.29
-
$0.83
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.47
PEN1.54
|
$0.29
-
$0.94
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.36
PEN1.18
|
$0.18
-
$0.94
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.48
PEN1.57
|
$0.24
-
$0.77
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.33
PEN1.07
|
$0.13
-
$0.59
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.35
PEN1.13
|
$0.18
-
$0.59
|
Lima - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.69
PEN11.96
|
$2.95
-
$4.92
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$22.62
PEN73.35
|
$13.53
-
$45.24
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$13,007.13
PEN42,175.62
|
$11,706.42
-
$18,209.98
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.57
PEN47.24
|
$6.92
-
$24.71
|
Lima - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$30.40
PEN98.58
|
$23.41
-
$45.52
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$526.55
PEN1,707.35
|
$390.21
-
$900.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$300.98
PEN975.91
|
$182.10
-
$600.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$52.96
PEN171.74
|
$29.84
-
$109.41
|
Lima - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$236.84
PEN767.95
|
$130.07
-
$520.29
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,685.64
PEN18,435.70
|
$3,746.05
-
$11,500.00
|
Lima - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.08
PEN6.75
|
$1.30
-
$3.12
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.44
PEN7.91
|
$1.30
-
$3.90
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.68
PEN15.18
|
$3.90
-
$5.46
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.01
PEN136.21
|
$20.81
-
$130.07
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.24
PEN20.24
|
$3.90
-
$7.80
|
Lima - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.69
PEN148.14
|
$15.61
-
$72.84
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.14
PEN94.47
|
$18.21
-
$46.83
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.08
PEN233.71
|
$46.83
-
$104.06
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.77
PEN245.67
|
$39.02
-
$117.06
|
Lima - Cost of clothing
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