Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Peru is 8.56 times less expensive as compared to Switzerland.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Peru and Switzerland. 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 country is more expensive to live in between Peru and Switzerland.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 2,200 PEN (594 USD) | 2,500 CHF (2,800 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 3,500 PEN (945 USD) | 3,500 CHF (3,920 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 5,000 PEN (1,350 USD) | 4,500 CHF (5,040 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 1,200 PEN (324 USD) | 1,500 CHF (1,680 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 2,000 PEN (540 USD) | 2,500 CHF (2,800 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 3,000 PEN (810 USD) | 3,500 CHF (3,920 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 1.3 % | 2 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 5 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.3 to 1.0 % | 0.1 to 0.3 % |
The average housing cost in Peru is 4.34 times less expensive than Switzerland.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 12,000 PEN (3,240 USD) | 20,000 CHF (22,400 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 150 CHF (168 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 200 CHF (224 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 100 CHF (112 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 50 CHF (56 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 85.44% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Peru costs 6.91 times less compared to Switzerland.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) | 70 CHF (78.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 60 CHF (67.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) | 40 CHF (44.80 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 100 CHF (112 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 73.21% less in Peru compared to Switzerland.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) | 4 CHF (4.48 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 1.50 CHF (1.68 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 1 PEN (0.27 USD) | 1 CHF (1.12 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 3 PEN (0.81 USD) | 2.50 CHF (2.80 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 12 PEN (3.24 USD) | 4.50 CHF (5.04 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 10 CHF (11.20 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 18 PEN (4.86 USD) | 15 CHF (16.80 USD) |
In Peru, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.73 times less expensive than the cost in Switzerland.
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 59.30% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) | 5 CHF (5.60 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) | 3 CHF (3.36 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) | 5 CHF (5.60 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 5 CHF (5.60 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 3 PEN (0.81 USD) | 3 CHF (3.36 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 7 PEN (1.89 USD) | 6 CHF (6.72 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) | 4 CHF (4.48 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) | 6 CHF (6.72 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 2.90 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) | 20 CHF (22.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 60 CHF (67.20 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) | 10 CHF (11.20 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) | 4 CHF (4.48 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 4 PEN (1.08 USD) | 3 CHF (3.36 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 15 CHF (16.80 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) | 12 CHF (13.44 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) | 8 CHF (8.96 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 63.11% less in Peru compared to Switzerland.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 45 PEN (12.15 USD) | 20 CHF (22.40 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 8 CHF (8.96 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) | 4 CHF (4.48 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) | 6 CHF (6.72 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 45 PEN (12.15 USD) | 20 CHF (22.40 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 65 PEN (17.55 USD) | 30 CHF (33.60 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 1.91 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 80 CHF (89.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) | 2.50 CHF (2.80 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 200 CHF (224 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 7 CHF (7.84 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) | 3 CHF (3.36 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 70 CHF (78.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 3 CHF (3.36 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) | 2 CHF (2.24 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 3.20 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 35,000 PEN (9,450 USD) | 40,000 CHF (44,800 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 150 CHF (168 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 100 CHF (112 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 1,500 PEN (405 USD) | 1,000 CHF (1,120 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 200 PEN (54 USD) | 200 CHF (224 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 8 % | 3 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 1.80 CHF (2.02 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 6.80 CHF (7.62 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 4.63 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Peru compared to that of Switzerland.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 100 CHF (112 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) | 150 CHF (168 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 120 CHF (134.40 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 60 CHF (67.20 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) | 150 CHF (168 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 60 CHF (67.20 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 100 CHF (112 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 500 PEN (135 USD) | 300 CHF (336 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 500 CHF (560 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 30 CHF (33.60 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 30 CHF (33.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) | 20 CHF (22.40 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 200 PEN (54 USD) | 500 CHF (560 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 1,000 CHF (1,120 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 7.33 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 250 PEN (67.50 USD) | 600 CHF (672 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 200 CHF (224 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 80 CHF (89.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 100 CHF (112 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 80 CHF (89.60 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 50 CHF (56 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 120 CHF (134.40 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) | 10 CHF (11.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 4 CHF (4.48 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 6.18 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 350 PEN (94.50 USD) | 150 CHF (168 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 70 PEN (18.90 USD) | 50 CHF (56 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) | 80 CHF (89.60 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 50 CHF (56 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 400 PEN (108 USD) | 500 CHF (560 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 80 CHF (89.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 70 CHF (78.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 120 CHF (134.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 120 CHF (134.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 100 CHF (112 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 90 PEN (24.30 USD) | 100 CHF (112 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 10 CHF (11.20 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) | 10 CHF (11.20 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) | 5 CHF (5.60 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) | 5 CHF (5.60 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 200 PEN (54 USD) | 150 CHF (168 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 100 CHF (112 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 3.35 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 30 CHF (33.60 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 70 PEN (18.90 USD) | 50 CHF (56 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 80 CHF (89.60 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 500 PEN (135 USD) | 2,000 CHF (2,240 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 400 PEN (108 USD) | 2,500 CHF (2,800 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 200 CHF (224 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 2,000 CHF (2,240 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 200 PEN (54 USD) | 500 CHF (560 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 1,000 CHF (1,120 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 17.43 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 600 PEN (162 USD) | 3,000 CHF (3,360 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 1,500 PEN (405 USD) | 5,000 CHF (5,600 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 2,500 PEN (675 USD) | 6,000 CHF (6,720 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 4,000 PEN (1,080 USD) | 8,000 CHF (8,960 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 8,000 PEN (2,160 USD) | 25,000 CHF (28,000 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 12,000 PEN (3,240 USD) | 50,000 CHF (56,000 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 500 CHF (560 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 400 PEN (108 USD) | 1,500 CHF (1,680 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 200 CHF (224 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 300 CHF (336 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 150 CHF (168 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 14.07 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) | 20 CHF (22.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 50 CHF (56 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 80 CHF (89.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 50 CHF (56 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 100 CHF (112 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) | 80 CHF (89.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 10 CHF (11.20 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 20 CHF (22.40 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 50 CHF (56 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) | 10 CHF (11.20 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 20 CHF (22.40 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 150 CHF (168 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 20 CHF (22.40 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 50 CHF (56 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 800 PEN (216 USD) | 500 CHF (560 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 3.49 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 1,000 CHF (1,120 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 200 CHF (224 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) | 50 CHF (56 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 50 CHF (56 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 100 CHF (112 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 80 CHF (89.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 10 CHF (11.20 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 500 CHF (560 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Switzerland, you would have to pay 7.57 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 2,500 PEN (675 USD) | 12,000 CHF (13,440 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 2,000 PEN (540 USD) | 8,000 CHF (8,960 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 33.33 PEN per hour (9 USD) | 133.33 CHF per hour (149.33 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 3,000 CHF (3,360 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 7.7 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 9 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 4 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 60 | 75 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 1,800 PEN (486 USD) | 10,000 CHF (11,200 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, you would earn 20.72 times less salary as compared to Switzerland.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Peru ![]() | ![]() Switzerland ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 200 PEN (54 USD) | 500 CHF (560 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 400 CHF (448 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 300 CHF (336 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 200 CHF (224 USD) |
Professional Services cost 10.96 times less in Peru, as compared to Switzerland.
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