- 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 (₨321) | ₨393 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (₨330) | ₨261 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (₨189) | ₨143 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.29 (₨92) | ₨51 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (₨132) | ₨71 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.23 (₨69) | ₨38 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (₨254) | ₨200 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.39 (₨94) | ₨139 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.16 (₨46) | ₨25 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.90 (₨105) | ₨122 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (₨744) | ₨832 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (₨146) | ₨82 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.21 (₨47) | ₨33 | + 45% | |
| 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/. 2,705 (₨58,040) | ₨30,551 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,770 (₨37,975) | ₨20,550 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 266 (₨5,717) | ₨4,569 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (₨47,713) | ₨24,265 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (₨28,017) | ₨14,735 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (₨3,525) | ₨3,625 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 92 (₨1,978) | ₨803 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,359 (₨29,156) | ₨33,889 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 301 (₨6,465) | ₨10,502 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (₨647) | ₨395 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 12 (₨260) | ₨582 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 140 (₨2,997) | ₨2,439 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 129 (₨2,761) | ₨2,720 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (₨5,605) | ₨3,791 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 261 (₨5,607) | ₨2,948 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 67,244 (₨1,443,003) | ₨880,663 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.70 (₨79) | ₨78 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 101 (₨2,157) | ₨1,366 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (₨443) | ₨128 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 19 (₨414) | ₨275 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 103 (₨2,208) | ₨1,366 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 24 (₨517) | ₨252 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (₨242) | ₨177 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (₨329) | ₨227 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.20 (₨90) | ₨131 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (₨103) | ₨71 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (₨531) | ₨275 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 76 (₨1,621) | ₨1,200 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (₨713) | ₨475 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 126 (₨2,698) | ₨1,906 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 131 (₨2,815) | ₨1,982 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (₨484) | ₨593 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (₨234) | ₨227 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 14 (₨296) | ₨206 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (₨49,285) | ₨38,184 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (₨15) | ₨64 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 161 (₨3,447) | ₨1,874 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (₨235) | ₨257 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 18% more expensive than in India
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