- 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 (₨325) | ₨418 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 16 (₨343) | ₨266 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (₨190) | ₨142 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.46 (₨97) | ₨52 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨135) | ₨72 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (₨68) | ₨40 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (₨242) | ₨202 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.50 (₨97) | ₨139 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.21 (₨48) | ₨25 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.98 (₨108) | ₨121 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (₨743) | ₨831 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (₨148) | ₨82 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.25 (₨49) | ₨33 | + 50% | |
| 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/. 2,587 (₨56,028) | ₨30,911 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,703 (₨36,884) | ₨21,341 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 256 (₨5,541) | ₨4,392 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,225 (₨48,178) | ₨25,310 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,309 (₨28,336) | ₨15,670 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (₨3,557) | ₨3,865 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (₨2,076) | ₨843 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,338 (₨28,978) | ₨33,524 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (₨6,528) | ₨10,586 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (₨656) | ₨383 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (₨271) | ₨535 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (₨3,248) | ₨2,406 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (₨2,963) | ₨2,712 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 267 (₨5,776) | ₨3,727 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (₨5,761) | ₨2,923 | + 97% | |
| 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/. 62,429 (₨1,351,857) | ₨874,686 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.82 (₨83) | ₨78 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (₨2,189) | ₨1,314 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (₨406) | ₨136 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (₨474) | ₨284 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 100 (₨2,175) | ₨1,544 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (₨590) | ₨253 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (₨244) | ₨177 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (₨333) | ₨228 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.34 (₨94) | ₨133 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (₨92) | ₨70 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (₨510) | ₨278 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (₨1,267) | ₨1,197 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (₨745) | ₨471 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 122 (₨2,632) | ₨1,987 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 130 (₨2,819) | ₨1,790 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (₨493) | ₨643 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (₨233) | ₨195 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (₨278) | ₨206 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,974 (₨42,746) | ₨38,465 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (₨15) | ₨57 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 154 (₨3,341) | ₨1,870 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (₨225) | ₨248 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 20% more expensive than in India
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