Cost of living in Peru compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (₨435) | ₨342 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (₨321) | ₨293 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (₨135) | ₨140 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (₨82) | ₨52 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨118) | ₨75 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.37 (₨65) | ₨37 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (₨255) | ₨233 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.58 (₨88) | ₨149 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.34 (₨45) | ₨32 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.46 (₨106) | ₨137 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (₨702) | ₨717 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (₨140) | ₨86 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.63 (₨31) | ₨35 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,684 (₨51,898) | ₨33,225 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,483 (₨28,665) | ₨19,978 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 194 (₨3,752) | ₨4,391 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,666 (₨32,200) | ₨18,098 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 969 (₨18,739) | ₨11,868 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (₨2,783) | ₨3,639 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (₨1,289) | ₨712 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,302 (₨25,179) | ₨29,862 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 391 (₨7,569) | ₨10,869 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 32 (₨619) | ₨398 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (₨316) | ₨220 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 137 (₨2,642) | ₨2,376 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (₨1,828) | ₨2,495 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (₨4,892) | ₨3,665 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 235 (₨4,538) | ₨2,737 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,156 (₨1,162,988) | ₨943,208 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.53 (₨68) | ₨83 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 108 (₨2,092) | ₨1,167 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (₨420) | ₨99 | + 325% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 27 (₨522) | ₨216 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 75 (₨1,456) | ₨630 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (₨311) | ₨319 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (₨255) | ₨170 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (₨310) | ₨260 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.51 (₨87) | ₨139 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.45 (₨86) | ₨72 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (₨658) | ₨216 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (₨678) | ₨1,196 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (₨592) | ₨478 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 86 (₨1,670) | ₨1,591 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (₨1,978) | ₨1,484 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (₨460) | ₨517 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (₨262) | ₨180 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (₨135) | ₨187 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,908 (₨36,888) | ₨38,405 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.86 (₨17) | ₨5.46 | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 150 (₨2,893) | ₨1,479 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (₨296) | ₨273 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,613 prices entered by 2,239 different people.
Cost of living in Peru is 26% more expensive than in India
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