Cost of living in Peru compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (₨521) | ₨337 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (₨362) | ₨298 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (₨166) | ₨163 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (₨97) | ₨54 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (₨137) | ₨84 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.53 (₨73) | ₨40 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (₨272) | ₨210 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.18 (₨107) | ₨152 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.67 (₨55) | ₨29 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₨125) | ₨148 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (₨729) | ₨766 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₨155) | ₨87 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.98 (₨41) | ₨35 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,839 (₨58,461) | ₨30,628 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,408 (₨28,986) | ₨20,039 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 170 (₨3,499) | ₨4,413 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,850 (₨38,089) | ₨22,933 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,170 (₨24,103) | ₨14,192 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 139 (₨2,861) | ₨3,664 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 78 (₨1,615) | ₨511 | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,345 (₨27,702) | ₨29,285 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 385 (₨7,919) | ₨12,378 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (₨571) | ₨416 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (₨328) | ₨319 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is about the same as in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 148 (₨3,039) | ₨2,328 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (₨1,907) | ₨2,564 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 230 (₨4,728) | ₨3,571 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 250 (₨5,153) | ₨3,002 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,847 (₨1,314,745) | ₨986,196 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.83 (₨99) | ₨108 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 124 (₨2,560) | ₨1,424 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (₨395) | ₨140 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 18 (₨377) | ₨303 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 78 (₨1,612) | ₨1,443 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 21 (₨423) | ₨402 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (₨273) | ₨190 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (₨338) | ₨248 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.04 (₨104) | ₨152 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.75 (₨98) | ₨72 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (₨631) | ₨374 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 41 (₨847) | ₨1,405 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 30 (₨619) | ₨592 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 96 (₨1,983) | ₨1,517 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 119 (₨2,454) | ₨2,140 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 28 (₨577) | ₨607 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (₨279) | ₨229 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (₨154) | ₨173 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,242 (₨46,172) | ₨46,652 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.67 (₨14) | ₨1.29 | + 960% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 178 (₨3,671) | ₨1,540 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (₨307) | ₨247 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 37% more expensive than in India
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