- Cost of Living
- Peru
- India
- Arequipa
- Karimnagar
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Arequipa (Peru) and Karimnagar (India)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 7% cheaper than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | S/. 11.83 (₨246) | ₨500 | 51% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 11.43 (₨238) | ₨230 | 3% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | S/. 5.21 (₨109) | ₨50 | 117% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.48 (₨72) | ₨40 | 81% |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.33 (₨90) | ₨36 | 151% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 1.60 (₨33) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 6.86 (₨143) | ₨100 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 3.14 (₨65) | ₨120 | 45% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.50 (₨52) | ₨60 | 13% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | S/. 3.79 (₨79) | ₨81 | 3% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 20 (₨416) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 4.33 (₨90) | ₨58 | 56% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.15 (₨45) | ₨50 | 10% |
| Housing | 6% | ||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 6% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | S/. 1,467 (₨30,529) | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 289 (₨6,010) | ₨2,000 | 201% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | S/. 260 (₨5,412) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 2,033 (₨42,324) | ₨30,000 | 41% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | S/. 283 (₨5,898) | ₨8,000 | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 4.30 (₨90) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13.14 (₨274) | - | - |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 14% cheaper than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | S/. 123 (₨2,556) | ₨4,000 | 36% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | S/. 153 (₨3,174) | ₨4,000 | 21% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | S/. 234 (₨4,871) | ₨2,500 | 95% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | S/. 122 (₨2,539) | ₨2,000 | 27% |
| Transportation | 20% | ||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 20% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 33,400 (₨695,226) | ₨600,000 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.33 (₨69) | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | S/. 55 (₨1,136) | ₨750 | 51% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | S/. 30 (₨623) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 5% | ||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 5% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | S/. 21 (₨442) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 14.33 (₨298) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 8.67 (₨180) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 11 (₨229) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.23 (₨67) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 2.68 (₨56) | ₨40 | 39% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 20 (₨416) | ₨150 | 178% |
| Entertainment | 7% | ||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 7% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 23 (₨479) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 21 (₨428) | ₨100 | 328% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 37 (₨763) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | S/. 82 (₨1,700) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 11.40 (₨237) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 8 (₨167) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | S/. 7.40 (₨154) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | S/. 488 (₨10,147) | ₨8,900 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 1.46 (₨30) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | S/. 80 (₨1,665) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | S/. 6.50 (₨135) | ₨60 | 125% |
| TOTAL | 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 313 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2013.
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 5% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨81,650
(S/. 3,923)
in Arequipa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,125
in Karimnagar.