Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in California is 10.23 times more expensive as compared to Peru.
In this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between California and Peru covering various aspects. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which entity is more expensive to live in between California and Peru.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 2,500 USD | 2,200 PEN (594 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 3,500 USD | 3,500 PEN (945 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 4,500 USD | 5,000 PEN (1,350 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 1,800 USD | 1,200 PEN (324 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 2,600 USD | 2,000 PEN (540 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 3,500 USD | 3,000 PEN (810 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 6.3 % | 1.3 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 5 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.75 % | 0.3 to 1.0 % |
The average housing cost in California is 4.03 times more expensive than Peru.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 7,000 USD | 12,000 PEN (3,240 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 250 USD | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 100 USD | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 150 USD | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 75 USD | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 126.62% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in California costs 2.16 times more compared to Peru.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 90 USD | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 80 USD | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 40 USD | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 120 USD | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 307.41% more in California compared to Peru.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 4.50 USD | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 1.80 USD | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 2 USD | 1 PEN (0.27 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 3.50 USD | 3 PEN (0.81 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 5 USD | 12 PEN (3.24 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 14 USD | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 12 USD | 18 PEN (4.86 USD) |
In California, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.35 times more expensive than the cost in Peru.
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 143.87% more for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 6 USD | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 2.50 USD | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 5 USD | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 5 USD | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 4 USD | 3 PEN (0.81 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 5 USD | 7 PEN (1.89 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 3.50 USD | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 5 USD | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 2.52 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 25 USD | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 90 USD | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 12 USD | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 6 USD | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 3.50 USD | 4 PEN (1.08 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 20 USD | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 30 USD | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 10 USD | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 260.29% more in California compared to Peru.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 20 USD | 45 PEN (12.15 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 10 USD | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 4 USD | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 5 USD | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 15 USD | 45 PEN (12.15 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 30 USD | 65 PEN (17.55 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 1.63 times more for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 100 USD | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 4 USD | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 100 USD | Yet to Update |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 350 USD | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 5 USD | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 3 USD | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 70 USD | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 5 USD | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 3 USD | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 4.98 times more for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 40,000 USD | 35,000 PEN (9,450 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 200 USD | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 35 USD | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 180 USD | 1,500 PEN (405 USD) |
Car Maintainence Cost ![]() | 150 USD | 200 PEN (54 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 4 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 1.40 USD | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 5.20 USD | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 6 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 4.04 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintainence in California compared to that of Peru.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 150 USD | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 200 USD | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 150 USD | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 100 USD | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 150 USD | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 150 USD | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 150 USD | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 800 USD | 500 PEN (135 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 3,000 USD | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 80 USD | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 25 USD | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 20 USD | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 400 USD | 200 PEN (54 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 1,500 USD | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 14.43 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 3,000 USD | 250 PEN (67.50 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 150 USD | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 60 USD | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 250 USD | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 150 USD | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 40 USD | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 80 USD | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 7 USD | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 5 USD | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 16.60 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 150 USD | 350 PEN (94.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 70 USD | 70 PEN (18.90 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 120 USD | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 80 USD | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 500 USD | 400 PEN (108 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 100 USD | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 100 USD | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 200 USD | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 200 USD | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 150 USD | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 150 USD | 90 PEN (24.30 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 15 USD | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 15 USD | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 8 USD | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 8 USD | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 200 USD | 200 PEN (54 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 80 USD | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 3.78 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 50 USD | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 80 USD | 70 PEN (18.90 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 100 USD | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 1,500 USD | 500 PEN (135 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 1,300 USD | 400 PEN (108 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 150 USD | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 1,000 USD | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 200 USD | 200 PEN (54 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 800 USD | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 9.64 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 1,200 USD | 600 PEN (162 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 12,000 USD | 1,500 PEN (405 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 15,000 USD | 2,500 PEN (675 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 25,000 USD | 4,000 PEN (1,080 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 20,000 USD | 8,000 PEN (2,160 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 40,000 USD | 12,000 PEN (3,240 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 200 USD | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 1,500 USD | 400 PEN (108 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 60 USD | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 200 USD | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 100 USD | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 14.53 times more for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 20 USD | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 80 USD | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 100 USD | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 90 USD | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 70 USD | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 30 USD | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 25 USD | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 20 USD | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 100 USD | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 25 USD | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 20 USD | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 70 USD | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 15 USD | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 35 USD | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 350 USD | 800 PEN (216 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 2.70 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 300 USD | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 150 USD | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 40 USD | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 30 USD | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 50 USD | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 50 USD | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 20 USD | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 80 USD | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Peru, you would have to pay 2.45 times more for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 8,000 USD | 2,500 PEN (675 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 5,500 USD | 2,000 PEN (540 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 20 USD per hour | 33.33 PEN per hour |
Average Bonus ![]() | 8,000 USD | 300 PEN (81 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 1.00 to 13.30 % | 0 to 18 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 6.2 % | 9 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 8 % |
If you lived in California, you would earn 86.64 times more salary as compared to Peru.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() California ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 300 USD | 200 PEN (54 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 150 USD | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 80 USD | 100 PEN (27 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 120 USD | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 4.54 times more in California, as compared to Peru.
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