Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 7% cheaper than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 13% cheaper than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (S/. 12) | S/. 19 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨328 (S/. 15) | S/. 15 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨180 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (S/. 2.30) | S/. 5.02 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨104 (S/. 4.76) | S/. 5.51 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (S/. 1.86) | S/. 3.26 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨245 (S/. 11) | S/. 10 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨207 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.64 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (S/. 1.64) | S/. 2.34 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (S/. 7) | S/. 8 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨754 (S/. 34) | S/. 30 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (S/. 3.94) | S/. 8 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨46 (S/. 2.09) | S/. 2.05 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,628 (S/. 2,131) | S/. 2,013 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,959 (S/. 1,324) | S/. 883 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,760 (S/. 218) | S/. 123 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,241 (S/. 971) | S/. 1,284 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,350 (S/. 656) | S/. 769 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,353 (S/. 153) | S/. 83 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨802 (S/. 37) | S/. 68 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,627 (S/. 1,309) | S/. 1,261 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,419 (S/. 613) | S/. 413 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨611 (S/. 28) | S/. 29 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨478 (S/. 22) | S/. 17 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,457 (S/. 112) | S/. 154 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,363 (S/. 108) | S/. 88 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,995 (S/. 183) | S/. 217 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,081 (S/. 141) | S/. 248 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 5% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,164,000 (S/. 53,207) | S/. 39,581 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (S/. 4.96) | S/. 4.34 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,420 (S/. 65) | S/. 70 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨302 (S/. 14) | S/. 27 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 9% cheaper than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨137 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨308 (S/. 14) | S/. 26 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨789 (S/. 36) | S/. 64 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨368 (S/. 17) | S/. 24 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨261 (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (S/. 12) | S/. 15 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨196 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.45 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (S/. 3.13) | S/. 5.58 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨297 (S/. 14) | S/. 21 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 21% cheaper than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,827 (S/. 84) | S/. 41 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨707 (S/. 32) | S/. 27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,925 (S/. 88) | S/. 97 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,748 (S/. 80) | S/. 84 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨623 (S/. 28) | S/. 28 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨245 (S/. 11) | S/. 14 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,956 (S/. 1,918) | S/. 1,969 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.98 (S/. 0.04) | S/. 0.61 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,602 (S/. 73) | S/. 120 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨193 (S/. 9) | S/. 12 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 926 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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