Cost of living in Patna, India vs Lima, Peru
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Patna (India) is 20% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨314 (S/. 16) | S/. 24 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨371 (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨157 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (S/. 2.43) | S/. 4.20 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨103 (S/. 5.16) | S/. 6 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (S/. 1.80) | S/. 3.81 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.41 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (S/. 1.06) | S/. 2.44 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨93 (S/. 4.62) | S/. 5.23 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨659 (S/. 33) | S/. 43 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (S/. 4.31) | S/. 7 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (S/. 1.33) | S/. 1.61 | - 17% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Patna (India) is 47% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,548 (S/. 1,026) | S/. 2,914 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,117 (S/. 605) | S/. 1,676 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,361 (S/. 168) | S/. 205 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,680 (S/. 833) | S/. 2,252 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,132 (S/. 556) | S/. 1,169 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,398 (S/. 170) | S/. 160 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,148 (S/. 57) | S/. 69 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨35,773 (S/. 1,787) | S/. 1,255 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,810 (S/. 540) | S/. 337 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨262 (S/. 13) | S/. 35 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨151 (S/. 8) | S/. 18 | - 57% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Patna (India) is 12% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,500 (S/. 125) | S/. 155 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,647 (S/. 132) | S/. 89 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,225 (S/. 211) | S/. 249 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,616 (S/. 131) | S/. 248 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Patna (India) is 48% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨701,389 (S/. 35,031) | S/. 66,001 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (S/. 3.77) | S/. 3.77 | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨963 (S/. 48) | S/. 127 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨204 (S/. 10) | S/. 40 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Patna (India) is 37% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨89 (S/. 4.43) | S/. 22 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (S/. 9) | S/. 22 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨654 (S/. 33) | S/. 74 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨234 (S/. 12) | S/. 19 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨186 (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨215 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.64 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨54 (S/. 2.68) | S/. 4.34 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨261 (S/. 13) | S/. 43 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Patna (India) is 28% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨784 (S/. 39) | S/. 36 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨418 (S/. 21) | S/. 33 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,574 (S/. 79) | S/. 90 | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,944 (S/. 97) | S/. 107 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨249 (S/. 12) | S/. 26 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨146 (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨116 (S/. 5.82) | S/. 8 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,707 (S/. 2,233) | S/. 1,819 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.23 (S/. 0.11) | S/. 0.61 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,808 (S/. 90) | S/. 163 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨155 (S/. 8) | S/. 16 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

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/. 9,300 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 6,001 (₨120,150) in Patna.
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