Cost of living in Peru compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 19 (₨417) | ₨375 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (₨345) | ₨278 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 6 (₨142) | ₨138 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.32 (₨95) | ₨51 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨133) | ₨71 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.99 (₨66) | ₨36 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (₨230) | ₨212 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.45 (₨98) | ₨134 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.45 (₨54) | ₨28 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.32 (₨117) | ₨127 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (₨729) | ₨797 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (₨157) | ₨84 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.70 (₨37) | ₨35 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,524 (₨55,547) | ₨32,341 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,371 (₨30,184) | ₨19,833 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 191 (₨4,200) | ₨4,330 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,822 (₨40,108) | ₨22,135 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 950 (₨20,905) | ₨13,235 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 147 (₨3,234) | ₨3,267 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 73 (₨1,615) | ₨734 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,256 (₨27,643) | ₨29,901 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 348 (₨7,671) | ₨10,367 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (₨628) | ₨378 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (₨336) | ₨359 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (₨2,955) | ₨2,385 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 98 (₨2,160) | ₨2,611 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 256 (₨5,631) | ₨3,751 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 (₨5,291) | ₨2,705 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 51,001 (₨1,122,628) | ₨934,217 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.92 (₨86) | ₨75 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 104 (₨2,282) | ₨1,170 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (₨508) | ₨98 | + 418% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 26 (₨572) | ₨200 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (₨1,889) | ₨917 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (₨421) | ₨245 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (₨267) | ₨176 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (₨327) | ₨234 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.10 (₨90) | ₨147 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.70 (₨103) | ₨69 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 27 (₨589) | ₨233 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 42 (₨922) | ₨1,246 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (₨710) | ₨475 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 116 (₨2,550) | ₨1,736 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 103 (₨2,275) | ₨1,930 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (₨513) | ₨678 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (₨272) | ₨219 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (₨155) | ₨200 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,686 (₨37,104) | ₨33,946 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.48 (₨11) | ₨2.10 | + 403% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 158 (₨3,468) | ₨1,782 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (₨304) | ₨259 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,913 prices entered by 2,777 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 35% more expensive than in India
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