- 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/. 15 (₨318) | ₨420 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (₨345) | ₨266 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (₨203) | ₨143 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (₨103) | ₨51 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨139) | ₨72 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.14 (₨69) | ₨41 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (₨244) | ₨198 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.64 (₨102) | ₨137 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.15 (₨47) | ₨24 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.94 (₨108) | ₨119 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (₨742) | ₨815 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (₨148) | ₨81 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.95 (₨43) | ₨32 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,687 (₨58,889) | ₨31,473 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,598 (₨35,028) | ₨21,605 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 249 (₨5,467) | ₨4,280 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,044 (₨44,793) | ₨25,575 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,141 (₨25,011) | ₨15,617 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 182 (₨3,989) | ₨3,661 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 93 (₨2,046) | ₨855 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,347 (₨29,515) | ₨33,721 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 304 (₨6,652) | ₨10,268 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (₨642) | ₨375 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (₨301) | ₨521 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 131 (₨2,870) | ₨2,402 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 130 (₨2,847) | ₨2,728 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (₨5,643) | ₨3,712 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 264 (₨5,776) | ₨2,928 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,608 (₨1,393,882) | ₨869,150 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.69 (₨81) | ₨77 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (₨2,326) | ₨1,311 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (₨398) | ₨131 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 24 (₨530) | ₨282 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 96 (₨2,105) | ₨1,279 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 25 (₨542) | ₨239 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (₨236) | ₨178 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (₨333) | ₨223 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.23 (₨93) | ₨136 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.04 (₨89) | ₨68 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (₨525) | ₨283 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 21% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 57 (₨1,238) | ₨1,222 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 35 (₨764) | ₨472 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (₨2,735) | ₨1,807 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 128 (₨2,798) | ₨1,835 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (₨500) | ₨630 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (₨247) | ₨188 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (₨278) | ₨204 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,939 (₨42,490) | ₨38,887 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.64 (₨14) | ₨54 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (₨3,448) | ₨1,895 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (₨219) | ₨249 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 22% more expensive than in India
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