Cost of living in Peru compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (Rp 85,954) | Rp 48,924 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (Rp 64,255) | Rp 55,115 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (Rp 26,221) | Rp 32,165 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.26 (Rp 16,588) | Rp 20,580 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (Rp 23,527) | Rp 25,337 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.51 (Rp 13,681) | Rp 17,064 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (Rp 50,441) | Rp 61,721 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.54 (Rp 17,691) | Rp 37,576 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.31 (Rp 8,992) | Rp 19,651 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.31 (Rp 20,675) | Rp 33,333 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (Rp 142,985) | Rp 374,037 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (Rp 28,476) | Rp 18,761 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.67 (Rp 6,500) | Rp 18,326 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,649 (Rp 10,312,236) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,464 (Rp 5,700,429) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 186 (Rp 724,467) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,744 (Rp 6,787,885) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 987 (Rp 3,840,720) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 146 (Rp 567,376) | Rp 979,539 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (Rp 265,152) | Rp 329,516 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,233 (Rp 4,801,425) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 352 (Rp 1,372,198) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (Rp 116,902) | Rp 66,640 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (Rp 69,061) | Rp 68,439 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 140 (Rp 545,876) | Rp 680,041 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (Rp 363,839) | Rp 424,371 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 252 (Rp 980,430) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 237 (Rp 924,405) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,895 (Rp 248,730,404) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.46 (Rp 13,456) | Rp 8,926 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 103 (Rp 400,052) | Rp 228,023 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 20 (Rp 79,430) | Rp 23,270 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (Rp 85,061) | Rp 59,151 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 72 (Rp 278,829) | Rp 256,292 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (Rp 65,449) | Rp 80,956 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (Rp 49,730) | Rp 22,650 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (Rp 63,543) | Rp 44,295 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.37 (Rp 17,029) | Rp 22,030 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.34 (Rp 16,901) | Rp 12,336 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (Rp 130,768) | Rp 89,053 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (Rp 136,548) | Rp 176,169 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (Rp 121,224) | Rp 105,763 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 87 (Rp 337,238) | Rp 650,328 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 96 (Rp 374,279) | Rp 361,319 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (Rp 93,254) | Rp 133,391 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (Rp 52,292) | Rp 36,857 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (Rp 28,780) | Rp 48,318 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,834 (Rp 7,138,587) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.82 (Rp 3,181) | Rp 1,787 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 156 (Rp 606,737) | Rp 604,695 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (Rp 62,716) | Rp 28,321 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia
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