Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Thane, India
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (₨484) | ₨844 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (₨333) | ₨288 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (₨147) | ₨124 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.20 (₨84) | ₨62 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨128) | ₨64 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.81 (₨77) | ₨37 | + 106% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (₨265) | ₨274 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.41 (₨89) | ₨168 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.44 (₨49) | ₨24 | + 108% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.23 (₨105) | ₨138 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 42 (₨843) | ₨588 | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (₨149) | ₨73 | + 105% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.61 (₨32) | ₨31 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 43% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,914 (₨58,590) | ₨34,699 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,676 (₨33,692) | ₨22,512 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 205 (₨4,126) | ₨5,414 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,252 (₨45,275) | ₨21,166 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,169 (₨23,493) | ₨12,897 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 160 (₨3,216) | ₨2,613 | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (₨1,382) | ₨800 | + 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,261 (₨25,344) | ₨35,364 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 339 (₨6,821) | ₨15,424 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (₨690) | ₨395 | + 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (₨350) | ₨548 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 155 (₨3,121) | ₨2,258 | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 89 (₨1,798) | ₨2,459 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 249 (₨5,005) | ₨3,268 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 248 (₨4,992) | ₨2,619 | + 91% | |
Transportation | + 75% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 75% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 66,001 (₨1,326,897) | ₨830,309 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.71 (₨75) | ₨83 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 122 (₨2,454) | ₨945 | + 160% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 38 (₨763) | ₨189 | + 303% | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 49% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (₨426) | ₨102 | + 317% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (₨433) | ₨461 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 73 (₨1,464) | ₨591 | + 148% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (₨380) | ₨260 | + 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (₨266) | ₨183 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (₨337) | ₨181 | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.54 (₨91) | ₨125 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.43 (₨89) | ₨79 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 43 (₨856) | ₨216 | + 296% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (₨701) | ₨923 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (₨675) | ₨496 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 90 (₨1,802) | ₨1,737 | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 107 (₨2,154) | ₨2,000 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 25 (₨510) | ₨483 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (₨271) | ₨222 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (₨159) | ₨212 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,819 (₨36,573) | ₨35,595 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (₨11) | ₨20 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 163 (₨3,274) | ₨2,228 | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (₨323) | ₨251 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 26% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨143,257 (S/. 7,126) in Lima to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨114,000 in Thane.
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