- 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 (₨328) | ₨381 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (₨328) | ₨267 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (₨195) | ₨143 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.57 (₨95) | ₨51 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨131) | ₨70 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.12 (₨65) | ₨50 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (₨237) | ₨200 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.53 (₨94) | ₨134 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.24 (₨46) | ₨24 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.77 (₨99) | ₨117 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (₨718) | ₨824 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (₨137) | ₨80 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.40 (₨50) | ₨34 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,664 (₨55,209) | ₨31,422 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,607 (₨33,295) | ₨20,855 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 263 (₨5,457) | ₨4,152 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,015 (₨41,762) | ₨25,732 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,047 (₨21,687) | ₨14,720 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 222 (₨4,601) | ₨3,702 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 94 (₨1,939) | ₨895 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,297 (₨26,881) | ₨34,482 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 340 (₨7,045) | ₨10,722 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (₨570) | ₨378 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 19 (₨387) | ₨572 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 3% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 134 (₨2,783) | ₨2,441 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 115 (₨2,392) | ₨2,722 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 238 (₨4,926) | ₨3,714 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 262 (₨5,436) | ₨2,947 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,872 (₨1,302,810) | ₨865,675 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.49 (₨72) | ₨74 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 98 (₨2,036) | ₨1,328 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (₨376) | ₨126 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 26 (₨534) | ₨281 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 87 (₨1,804) | ₨1,221 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 22 (₨455) | ₨226 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (₨243) | ₨179 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (₨326) | ₨219 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.36 (₨90) | ₨141 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.59 (₨95) | ₨70 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 23 (₨466) | ₨287 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 24% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 56 (₨1,151) | ₨1,196 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (₨669) | ₨467 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 134 (₨2,768) | ₨1,840 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 109 (₨2,268) | ₨1,960 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (₨435) | ₨670 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (₨230) | ₨190 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (₨263) | ₨214 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,053 (₨42,544) | ₨39,345 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.89 (₨18) | ₨67 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 157 (₨3,260) | ₨1,877 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (₨212) | ₨234 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 15% more expensive than in India
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