Restaurant prices in Peru

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Peru? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Peru? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Peru?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 4 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 5.3 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 27 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.3 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.8 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Peru, including imported beer, Burger King or a similar bar, bottle of water, coffee, or cheap restaurant


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Peru


What currency is used in Peru and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Peru Peruvian sol (PEN). For 10 US dollars you can get 37.5 Peruvian soles. For 100 US dollars you can get 375 Peruvian soles. And the other way around: For 10 Peruvian soles you can get 2.66 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Peru? Look here: Prices in cities in Peru

Prices: Arequipa   Lima   Huancayo   Trujillo   Cajamarca   Ica   Piura   Chiclayo   Pucallpa   Tacna  


Price cheap restaurant $4 ($2.1 - $6.7)

cheap restaurant

$4 ($2.1 - $6.7)
80% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2.1 ($1.3 - $3.7)

local beer

$2.1 ($1.3 - $3.7)
64% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $2.5 ($1.3 - $4)

coffee

$2.5 ($1.3 - $4)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.5 ($0.4 - $1.1)

bottle of water

$0.5 ($0.4 - $1.1)
76% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $5.3 ($4.8 - $6.7)

Burger King or a similar bar

$5.3 ($4.8 - $6.7)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.8 ($0.59 - $1.6)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.8 ($0.59 - $1.6)
68% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Peru
(The last update: 3 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Peru:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $4 (PEN 15)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $27 (PEN 100)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $5.3 (PEN 20)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.1 (PEN 8)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.7 (PEN 14)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.8 (PEN 3)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.5 (PEN 1.9)
  8. Cappuccino $2.5 (PEN 9.5)
  9. Espresso Coffee $1.8 (PEN 6.6)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.6 (PEN 6)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Peru

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $1.7(PEN 6.5), 2012: $1.7(PEN 6.4), 2013: $2(PEN 7.5), 2014: $1.7(PEN 6.4), 2015: $2.1(PEN 8), 2016: $2(PEN 7.4), 2017: $2.1(PEN 7.8), and 2018: $2.2(PEN 8.1)

Peru price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Peru price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2011: $13.6(PEN 51), 2012: $15.5(PEN 58), 2013: $21(PEN 80), 2014: $20(PEN 75), 2015: $16(PEN 60), 2016: $20(PEN 75), 2017: $21(PEN 80), and 2018: $20(PEN 75)

Peru price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2011-2018
Peru price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2011: $1(PEN 3.9), 2012: $1.1(PEN 4.2), 2013: $1.3(PEN 5), 2014: $1.6(PEN 6), 2015: $1.1(PEN 4), 2016: $1.3(PEN 5), 2017: $1.3(PEN 5), and 2018: $1.6(PEN 6).

Peru price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2011-2018
Peru price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Peru?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2011: $0.83(PEN 3.1), 2012: $0.53(PEN 2), 2013: $0.74(PEN 2.8), 2014: $0.59(PEN 2.2), 2015: $0.58(PEN 2.2), 2016: $0.67(PEN 2.5), 2017: $0.64(PEN 2.4), and 2018: $0.61(PEN 2.3) in recent years

Peru price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2011-2018
Peru price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2011: $0.62(PEN 2.3), 2012: $0.37(PEN 1.4), 2013: $0.51(PEN 1.9), 2014: $0.36(PEN 1.3), 2015: $0.34(PEN 1.3), 2016: $0.46(PEN 1.7), 2017: $0.4(PEN 1.5), and 2018: $0.43(PEN 1.6)

Peru price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2011-2018
Peru price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com