Cost of living in Peru compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (₨578) | ₨405 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (₨455) | ₨361 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (₨186) | ₨178 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.53 (₨128) | ₨62 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (₨232) | ₨102 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.96 (₨92) | ₨45 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (₨299) | ₨254 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (₨144) | ₨195 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.33 (₨77) | ₨41 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₨149) | ₨166 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 44 (₨1,024) | ₨909 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₨186) | ₨93 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.00 (₨46) | ₨41 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,798 (₨64,819) | ₨47,435 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,768 (₨40,943) | ₨28,288 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 232 (₨5,372) | ₨5,128 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,702 (₨39,426) | ₨30,304 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,000 (₨23,157) | ₨17,855 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 135 (₨3,122) | ₨4,698 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (₨1,654) | ₨737 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,080 (₨25,015) | ₨25,574 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 405 (₨9,376) | ₨12,652 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 37 (₨849) | ₨536 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (₨396) | ₨743 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (₨3,481) | ₨2,366 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (₨2,584) | ₨2,561 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 285 (₨6,607) | ₨4,197 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 265 (₨6,141) | ₨2,957 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,348 (₨1,282,100) | ₨1,758,920 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.18 (₨120) | ₨103 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 128 (₨2,964) | ₨1,626 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (₨479) | ₨94 | + 410% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 31 (₨720) | ₨250 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 106 (₨2,458) | ₨1,186 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (₨596) | ₨346 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (₨357) | ₨229 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (₨430) | ₨271 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.72 (₨133) | ₨195 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.69 (₨132) | ₨96 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 39 (₨914) | ₨314 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 41 (₨954) | ₨1,276 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 41 (₨946) | ₨640 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 102 (₨2,357) | ₨1,586 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 157 (₨3,632) | ₨2,144 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (₨784) | ₨709 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (₨370) | ₨234 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (₨215) | ₨200 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,193 (₨73,959) | ₨42,549 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.82 (₨19) | ₨5.78 | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 173 (₨4,010) | ₨1,629 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (₨398) | ₨273 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 37% more expensive than in India
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