Blood pressure readings are measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and are provided as a pair of numbers. For example, 110 over 70 (written as 110/70) systolic/diastolic. The lower number is the diastolic blood pressure reading. It represents the minimum pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest. The higher number is the systolic blood pressure reading. It represents the maximum pressure exerted when the heart contracts.
The price of âroom and boardââa.k.a. housing and mealsâcan range a lot depending on where you live and what school you go to. Students at public schools can expect to pay an average of $8,887 and those at private schools will pay an average of $10,089 per year. These prices are for dorms on campus. The cost will vary if you choose to live in a Greek house, an off-campus apartment or, to really save money, living at home. (See the sidebar.)
Typical Costs. Accommodation â Budget hotels or hostels are in great supply in Peru. A dorm room costs between 25-50 PEN per night. Most double private rooms with a bathroom are between 80-160 PEN for hostels, and around 90-160 PEN for a budget hotel.he Nasca Lines helicopter tour is relatively expensive at 415 PEN for 35 minutes in the air. Multi-day trips up the Inca Trail cost hundreds of dollars. However, entrances to museums outside of the major sites are under 38 PEN.