Food Prices in Peru — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-25%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$2.13

+20% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$2.55

-26% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$2.74

-53% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$1.69

-25% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$31.34

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Innato

Romex · 100 g

Dollarcity, Surquillo 17 Jun

10 PEN
Baby wipes

Sweet baby

Dollar City 3 Jan

4 PEN
Mantequilla con sal

Dan Lac

Tottus 11 Oct

15.4 PEN
Trozos de Atún en Aceite Vegetal

Bell's

Plaza Vea, Lima Metropolitana 12 Aug

4.3 PEN
Gaseosa 2.5 coca cola

Coca-Cola

Plaza Vea, Lima Metropolitana 11 Aug

9.7 PEN

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Peru is below the world average by 25%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.2% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Peru

Peru

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Georgia 75 -25%

Tunisia 74 -26%

Kazakhstan 76 -24%

Armenia 78 -22%

Moldova 72 -28%

More countries in Americas

Argentina 70 -30%

Colombia 72 -28%

Brazil 78 -22%

Mexico 88 -12%

Panama 88 -12%

Chile 92 -8%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Peru?

No, food in Peru is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 75 (world average = 100), meaning food is 25% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Peru per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Peru you can expect to spend around $225. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 75 (world = 100).

How does Peru compare to similar countries?

Peru has a VanBasket Index of 75. Similar or nearby countries: Georgia, Tunisia, Kazakhstan.

How often is the food price data for Peru updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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