- Cost of Living
- India
- Peru
- Ghaziabad
- Lima
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ghaziabad (India) and Lima (Peru)
| Food | 30% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghaziabad (India) is 30% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨200 (S/. 9.59) | S/. 13.91 | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨88 (S/. 4.20) | S/. 14.16 | 70% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨150 (S/. 7.19) | S/. 6.98 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨30 (S/. 1.44) | S/. 3.66 | 61% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | S/. 5.04 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | S/. 3.09 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨80 (S/. 3.84) | S/. 9.59 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨50 (S/. 2.40) | S/. 3.92 | 39% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (S/. 1.20) | S/. 3.24 | 63% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨65 (S/. 3.12) | S/. 3.55 | 12% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | S/. 32 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (S/. 2.88) | S/. 5.17 | 44% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (S/. 0.72) | S/. 1.61 | 55% |
| Housing | 55% | ||
| Housing in Ghaziabad (India) is 55% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨15,000 (S/. 719) | S/. 2,395 | 70% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,000 (S/. 480) | S/. 229 | 109% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨500 (S/. 24) | S/. 191 | 87% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,000 (S/. 2,158) | S/. 1,935 | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | S/. 326 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | S/. 9.73 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 10.35 | - |
| Clothes | 54% | ||
| Clothes in Ghaziabad (India) is 54% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,000 (S/. 96) | S/. 159 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,500 (S/. 72) | S/. 161 | 55% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,000 (S/. 96) | S/. 250 | 62% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,500 (S/. 72) | S/. 191 | 62% |
| Transportation | 55% | ||
| Transportation in Ghaziabad (India) is 55% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨500,000 (S/. 23,980) | S/. 49,057 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨40 (S/. 1.92) | S/. 4.07 | 53% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨600 (S/. 29) | S/. 71 | 59% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 28 | - |
| Personal Care | 5% | ||
| Personal Care in Ghaziabad (India) is 5% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨300 (S/. 14.39) | S/. 10.60 | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (S/. 9.59) | S/. 17.77 | 46% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | S/. 9.73 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | S/. 14.46 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | S/. 4.04 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | S/. 4.53 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | S/. 25 | - |
| Entertainment | 28% | ||
| Entertainment in Ghaziabad (India) is 28% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨600 (S/. 29) | S/. 70 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (S/. 14.39) | S/. 30 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨600 (S/. 29) | S/. 134 | 79% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (S/. 48) | S/. 152 | 68% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨200 (S/. 9.59) | S/. 17.68 | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | S/. 9.03 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨170 (S/. 8.15) | S/. 8.71 | 6% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨6,000 (S/. 288) | S/. 478 | 40% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.83 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨5,000 (S/. 240) | S/. 200 | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨100 (S/. 4.80) | S/. 5.91 | 19% |
| TOTAL | 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,822 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Ghaziabad (India) is 43% cheaper than in Lima (Peru)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
S/. 18,750
in Lima
you would need to make just about S/. 10,727
(₨223,659)
in Ghaziabad.