Cost of living in Kharagpur, India vs Lima, Peru
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Kharagpur (India) is 31% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨255 (S/. 13) | S/. 24 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨212 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨130 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (S/. 2.24) | S/. 4.20 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (S/. 3.00) | S/. 6 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (S/. 1.50) | S/. 3.81 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨348 (S/. 17) | S/. 13 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 (S/. 4.99) | S/. 4.41 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 (S/. 0.84) | S/. 2.44 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨77 (S/. 3.84) | S/. 5.23 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨628 (S/. 31) | S/. 43 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨72 (S/. 3.61) | S/. 7 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 (S/. 2.50) | S/. 1.61 | + 55% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Kharagpur (India) is 15% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨25,413 (S/. 1,269) | S/. 2,914 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨10,086 (S/. 504) | S/. 1,676 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | S/. 205 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | S/. 2,252 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | S/. 1,169 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | S/. 160 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (S/. 60) | S/. 69 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨30,000 (S/. 1,498) | S/. 1,255 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,000 (S/. 849) | S/. 337 | + 152% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨780 (S/. 39) | S/. 35 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 18 | - | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Kharagpur (India) is 30% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,000 (S/. 150) | S/. 155 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,300 (S/. 65) | S/. 89 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,500 (S/. 125) | S/. 249 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,300 (S/. 65) | S/. 248 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Kharagpur (India) is 54% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨360,000 (S/. 17,980) | S/. 66,001 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (S/. 3.56) | S/. 3.77 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨720 (S/. 36) | S/. 127 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 40 | - | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Kharagpur (India) is 22% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨48 (S/. 2.40) | S/. 22 | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | S/. 22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | S/. 74 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | S/. 19 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨194 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨1,100 (S/. 55) | S/. 17 | + 230% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨238 (S/. 12) | S/. 4.64 | + 156% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨20 (S/. 1.00) | S/. 4.34 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | S/. 43 | - | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Kharagpur (India) is 29% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨760 (S/. 38) | S/. 36 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨396 (S/. 20) | S/. 33 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 90 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (S/. 50) | S/. 107 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (S/. 25) | S/. 26 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (S/. 4.99) | S/. 13 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,790 (S/. 1,937) | S/. 1,819 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (S/. 0.07) | S/. 0.61 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,500 (S/. 125) | S/. 163 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨170 (S/. 8) | S/. 16 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,400 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 6,759 (₨135,327) in Kharagpur.
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