Cost of living in Pune, India vs Lima, Peru
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Pune (India) is 11% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨365 (S/. 18) | S/. 24 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨364 (S/. 18) | S/. 17 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (S/. 2.83) | S/. 4.20 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨74 (S/. 3.66) | S/. 6 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (S/. 1.35) | S/. 3.81 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨369 (S/. 18) | S/. 13 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨160 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.41 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (S/. 1.47) | S/. 2.44 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨192 (S/. 10) | S/. 5.23 | + 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨549 (S/. 27) | S/. 42 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (S/. 3.87) | S/. 7 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (S/. 1.62) | S/. 1.62 | - 0% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Pune (India) is 45% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨25,967 (S/. 1,287) | S/. 2,914 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,208 (S/. 853) | S/. 1,676 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,379 (S/. 167) | S/. 205 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,409 (S/. 1,011) | S/. 2,252 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,335 (S/. 661) | S/. 1,169 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,767 (S/. 137) | S/. 160 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨673 (S/. 33) | S/. 69 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨25,417 (S/. 1,260) | S/. 1,261 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,662 (S/. 628) | S/. 339 | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨356 (S/. 18) | S/. 34 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨235 (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Pune (India) is 8% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,091 (S/. 104) | S/. 155 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,716 (S/. 135) | S/. 89 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,443 (S/. 171) | S/. 249 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,930 (S/. 145) | S/. 248 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Pune (India) is 40% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨842,408 (S/. 41,750) | S/. 66,001 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (S/. 4.20) | S/. 3.71 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,089 (S/. 54) | S/. 122 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨194 (S/. 10) | S/. 38 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Pune (India) is 29% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨94 (S/. 4.66) | S/. 21 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨193 (S/. 10) | S/. 22 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨863 (S/. 43) | S/. 73 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨325 (S/. 16) | S/. 19 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨158 (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨236 (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨193 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.59 | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (S/. 3.51) | S/. 4.43 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨148 (S/. 7) | S/. 43 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Pune (India) is 22% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,017 (S/. 50) | S/. 35 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨489 (S/. 24) | S/. 34 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,258 (S/. 62) | S/. 90 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,927 (S/. 95) | S/. 107 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨576 (S/. 29) | S/. 25 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨251 (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨271 (S/. 13) | S/. 8 | + 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,848 (S/. 1,826) | S/. 1,819 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.31 (S/. 0.07) | S/. 0.61 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,737 (S/. 86) | S/. 163 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨302 (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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