- Cost of Living
- Peru
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (₨334) | ₨388 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (₨333) | ₨270 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (₨199) | ₨143 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.63 (₨97) | ₨51 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨133) | ₨71 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.00 (₨63) | ₨44 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (₨238) | ₨194 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.42 (₨92) | ₨136 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.15 (₨45) | ₨24 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.84 (₨101) | ₨118 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (₨718) | ₨809 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (₨140) | ₨80 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.11 (₨44) | ₨31 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,602 (₨54,495) | ₨31,084 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,613 (₨33,782) | ₨21,005 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 255 (₨5,348) | ₨4,452 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,888 (₨39,531) | ₨24,059 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,022 (₨21,408) | ₨14,815 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 209 (₨4,370) | ₨3,771 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 94 (₨1,972) | ₨865 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,332 (₨27,885) | ₨34,051 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 310 (₨6,495) | ₨10,545 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 27 (₨557) | ₨383 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (₨265) | ₨546 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 138 (₨2,893) | ₨2,430 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 121 (₨2,539) | ₨2,799 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 241 (₨5,055) | ₨3,713 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 265 (₨5,560) | ₨2,923 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,826 (₨1,357,570) | ₨863,034 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.52 (₨74) | ₨75 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 104 (₨2,171) | ₨1,292 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (₨398) | ₨116 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (₨464) | ₨284 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 88 (₨1,846) | ₨1,377 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (₨565) | ₨240 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (₨244) | ₨179 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (₨349) | ₨218 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.29 (₨90) | ₨139 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.60 (₨96) | ₨69 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 (₨468) | ₨272 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 2% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (₨1,167) | ₨1,211 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (₨684) | ₨468 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 132 (₨2,769) | ₨1,770 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 117 (₨2,454) | ₨1,836 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (₨435) | ₨683 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (₨235) | ₨188 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (₨271) | ₨205 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,086 (₨43,686) | ₨38,869 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.65 (₨14) | ₨27 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 164 (₨3,441) | ₨1,885 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (₨212) | ₨244 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,498 prices entered by 5,067 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 25% more expensive than in India
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