A 3-course meal in an ordinary restaurant can cost as much as $8 whereas a medium-sized pizza costs about $10. It is cheaper to buy the groceries and cook food at home.
Peru is rich in history, culture and tradition. But modern Peru is also about fun and entertainment. Modernism is the way of life in today’s Peru. The Peruvians love to indulge in dances, music, art and craft, and good food. Entertainment and nightlife is a significant feature of Peru living and is felt in the cities. Along with all this is mixed a modern aspect reflected in the growing business, industrial, educational, health care, transportation and communication sectors of Peru.
The currency of Peru is Nuevo Sol. 6.18 Sols equal to 1 pound and 3.23 Soles amounts to 1 US dollar. The minimum monthly salary in Peru is $155. $500 monthly wage allows a person to live comfortably in Peru. Teachers get the highest wage in this country. A degree in English can easily fetch a salary of $600 per month in the language institutes of Peru.
The real estate rates in bigger cities like Lima and Pimentel is quite high. The weekly rent of a 1500 sq. feet 2-bedroom apartment in Pimentel amounts to about $500. The rates are similarly high in Lima and Chiclayo. Maid service is expensive. Maids charge as high as $15 per day in the big cities. So it is cheaper to do the household chores by oneself.
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