Cost of living
Caras compared to Lima (Peru)
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Overview comparison
CarasLima (Peru)
Consumer prices in Caras are roughly 2% higher than in Lima (Peru).
Cost of living
| Item | Caras | Lima (Peru) |
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| Total with rent one person | 438 | 565 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,424 | 1,118 |
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| Without rent one person | 289 | 307 |
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| Without rent one family | 808 | 868 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 171.19 | 190.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 371.74 | 443.98 |
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| Food person | 214 | 159 |
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| Food family | 469 | 411 |
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| Transport person | 56.47 | 62.18 |
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| Transport family | 174.54 | 189.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.33 years | 78.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Caras | Lima (Peru) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.71 | 3.17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 6.48 | 6.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.99 | 3.03 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 | 1.89 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.47 | 3.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.6 | 1.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Caras | Lima (Peru) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 148.62 | 151.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 119.9 | 125.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 707.05 | 527.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 216.24 | 180.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.55 | 40.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.04 | 66.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.85 | 21.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | Caras | Lima (Peru) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.6 | 12.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,409 | 2,328 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,018 | 2,894 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.4 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.87% | 74.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.56 | 15.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.06 | 2.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Caras | Lima (Peru) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 1.19 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 0.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.75 | 1.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.77 | 4.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.61 | 3.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.53 | 10.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.96 | 0.69 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Caras | Lima (Peru) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.61 | 23.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.88 | 2.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.08 | 26.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.94 | 3.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.44 | 33.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.74 | 46.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 192.86 | 165.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,612 | 2,963 |
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