Cost of living in Peru compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 18 (Rp 74,880) | Rp 62,389 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (Rp 63,080) | Rp 50,984 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (Rp 27,031) | Rp 29,325 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.21 (Rp 17,111) | Rp 18,889 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.88 (Rp 23,929) | Rp 26,350 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.74 (Rp 11,148) | Rp 15,739 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (Rp 42,549) | Rp 69,458 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.48 (Rp 18,229) | Rp 39,153 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.53 (Rp 10,286) | Rp 19,538 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.25 (Rp 21,344) | Rp 30,210 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (Rp 135,937) | Rp 433,415 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (Rp 28,723) | Rp 15,764 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.71 (Rp 6,947) | Rp 14,528 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,545 (Rp 10,353,484) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,457 (Rp 5,928,638) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 194 (Rp 790,386) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,883 (Rp 7,660,416) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,023 (Rp 4,162,484) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 154 (Rp 628,254) | Rp 660,848 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (Rp 300,723) | Rp 281,571 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,270 (Rp 5,165,392) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 363 (Rp 1,475,864) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (Rp 122,369) | Rp 52,955 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (Rp 66,808) | Rp 55,185 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (Rp 567,006) | Rp 658,752 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 103 (Rp 418,348) | Rp 531,171 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 259 (Rp 1,054,392) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 248 (Rp 1,009,853) | Rp 911,737 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 52,036 (Rp 211,697,335) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.90 (Rp 15,857) | Rp 9,131 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 99 (Rp 404,784) | Rp 360,956 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (Rp 98,496) | Rp 32,065 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (Rp 101,706) | Rp 138,988 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 91 (Rp 369,206) | Rp 257,547 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 20 (Rp 83,229) | Rp 41,237 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (Rp 48,990) | Rp 24,297 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (Rp 61,945) | Rp 30,182 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.14 (Rp 16,856) | Rp 19,131 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (Rp 19,549) | Rp 14,080 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 28 (Rp 114,757) | Rp 66,998 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 43 (Rp 176,116) | Rp 184,609 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (Rp 129,559) | Rp 105,675 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 115 (Rp 469,014) | Rp 359,301 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 107 (Rp 436,582) | Rp 433,102 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (Rp 91,926) | Rp 128,455 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (Rp 49,798) | Rp 46,128 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (Rp 29,047) | Rp 51,877 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,873 (Rp 7,619,083) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.49 (Rp 1,976) | Rp 1,406 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 155 (Rp 632,436) | Rp 588,150 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 13 (Rp 54,750) | Rp 22,910 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia
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