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| Expense | La Unión | Lima | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.78 | $5.46 | La Unión |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.12 | $21.84 | La Unión |
| Cappuccino | $1.13 | $1.64 | La Unión |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $85.68 | $124 | La Unión |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.86 | $20.02 | La Unión |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $36.54 | $52.78 | La Unión |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.58 | $15.29 | La Unión |
| Fitness club membership | $10.58 | $15.29 | La Unión |
| Cinema ticket | $2.77 | $4.00 | La Unión |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $151 | $239 | La Unión |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $105 | $167 | La Unión |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $316 | $500 | La Unión |
| Total single-person budget | $357 | $531 | La Unión |
| Average net salary | $450 | $650 |
La Unión is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in La Unión runs about $357 versus $531 in Lima — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Lima leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in La Unión · Full cost of living in Lima