Cost of living
Lima (Peru) compared to Huancavelica
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Overview comparison
Lima (Peru)Huancavelica
Consumer prices in Huancavelica are roughly 2% higher than in Lima (Peru).
Cost of living
| Item | Lima (Peru) | Huancavelica |
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| Total with rent one person | 565 | 552 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,118 | 1,255 |
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| Without rent one person | 307 | 354 |
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| Without rent one family | 868 | 903 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 190.93 | 166.57 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 443.98 | 323.56 |
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| Food person | 159 | 168 |
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| Food family | 411 | 532 |
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| Transport person | 62.18 | 61.66 |
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| Transport family | 189.17 | 158.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.48 years | 78.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lima (Peru) | Huancavelica |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.17 | 2.96 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 6.82 | 6.42 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.03 | 2.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 | 2.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.12 | 2.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.47 | 1.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lima (Peru) | Huancavelica |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 151.42 | 128.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 125.74 | 96.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 527.54 | 736.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 180.2 | 189.61 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.96 | 44.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.92 | 64.07 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.61 | 17.83 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lima (Peru) | Huancavelica |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.98 | 8.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,328 | 2,766 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,894 | 2,426 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 74.45% | 76.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.17 | 13.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.51 | 2.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lima (Peru) | Huancavelica |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.56 | 0.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.98 | 1.8 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.98 | 5.29 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.35 | 2.88 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.18 | 8.1 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.69 | 0.9 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Lima (Peru) | Huancavelica |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.47 | 24.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.55 | 2.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.92 | 32.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.22 | 4.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.89 | 37.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 46.67 | 51.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 165.83 | 170.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,963 | 2,991 |
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