Cost of living
Economy compared to Lima (United States)
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Overview comparison
EconomyLima (United States)
Consumer prices in Economy are roughly 59% higher than in Lima (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Economy | Lima (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,826 | 1,029 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,411 | 2,173 |
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| Without rent one person | 933 | 534 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,853 | 1,699 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,830.06 | 393.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,061.66 | 787.66 |
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| Food person | 578 | 254 |
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| Food family | 1,823 | 577 |
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| Transport person | 83.23 | 187.39 |
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| Transport family | 217.33 | 444.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.77 years | 72.53 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Economy | Lima (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.59 | 4.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 68.01 | 24.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.01 | 5.77 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.52 | 2.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.69 | 3.27 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.73 | 1.06 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Economy | Lima (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,473.07 | 517.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,465.11 | 348.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,707.96 | 1,001.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,303.15 | 553.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.8 | 38.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 152.65 | 73.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.99 | 20.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | Economy | Lima (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.81 | 11.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,392 | 2,082 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,219 | 1,482 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.15 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 74.41% | 27.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.18 | 17.78 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.03 | 1.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Economy | Lima (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.85 | 1.46 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.56 | 2.77 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.53 | 8.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.52 | 5.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.46 | 8.32 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 0.6 |
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Other
| Item | Economy | Lima (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.78 | 36.89 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.32 | 6.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 137.34 | 44.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.01 | 10.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.49 | 29.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.76 | 88.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,423.11 | 226.35 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,843 | 9,776 |
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