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/. 24 (₨540) | ₨374 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (₨420) | ₨336 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (₨176) | ₨165 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.92 (₨109) | ₨58 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (₨194) | ₨92 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.45 (₨77) | ₨39 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (₨268) | ₨241 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.40 (₨98) | ₨155 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.06 (₨68) | ₨31 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₨139) | ₨170 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (₨740) | ₨779 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₨174) | ₨91 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (₨46) | ₨37 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,121 (₨69,329) | ₨40,384 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,633 (₨36,261) | ₨24,853 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 236 (₨5,251) | ₨5,760 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,701 (₨37,775) | ₨25,064 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,086 (₨24,117) | ₨15,060 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (₨3,766) | ₨6,534 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 75 (₨1,673) | ₨659 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,272 (₨28,249) | ₨31,167 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 414 (₨9,200) | ₨12,189 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 33 (₨740) | ₨543 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 22 (₨487) | ₨426 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is about the same as in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 166 (₨3,696) | ₨2,468 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (₨2,112) | ₨2,797 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (₨5,699) | ₨4,303 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 238 (₨5,277) | ₨3,087 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 (₨1,373,978) | ₨1,248,440 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.23 (₨116) | ₨104 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 123 (₨2,726) | ₨1,105 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (₨335) | ₨144 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 12 (₨274) | ₨241 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (₨2,651) | ₨878 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (₨610) | ₨413 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (₨335) | ₨226 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (₨380) | ₨274 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.20 (₨116) | ₨170 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.91 (₨131) | ₨96 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (₨825) | ₨309 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (₨1,152) | ₨1,449 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (₨695) | ₨607 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 121 (₨2,695) | ₨1,419 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 116 (₨2,574) | ₨1,942 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (₨784) | ₨733 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (₨321) | ₨229 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (₨204) | ₨181 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,107 (₨46,797) | ₨50,214 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (₨13) | ₨1.43 | + 790% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 138 (₨3,074) | ₨1,578 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (₨387) | ₨265 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 40% more expensive than in India
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