Cost of living in Peru compared to Nepal
Currency:
Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Peru is 60% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
Peru | Nepal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (₨ 868) | ₨ 228 | + 281% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (₨ 758) | ₨ 531 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (₨ 309) | ₨ 229 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.27 (₨ 189) | ₨ 90 | + 111% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (₨ 364) | ₨ 177 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.19 (₨ 150) | ₨ 84 | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (₨ 486) | ₨ 455 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.11 (₨ 184) | ₨ 264 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.41 (₨ 122) | ₨ 50 | + 146% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₨ 228) | ₨ 194 | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (₨ 1,599) | ₨ 927 | + 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₨ 298) | ₨ 241 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.45 (₨ 88) | ₨ 59 | + 49% | |
Housing | + 95% | |||
Housing in Peru is 95% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
Peru | Nepal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,973 (₨ 106,804) | ₨ 45,306 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,515 (₨ 54,431) | ₨ 30,940 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 215 (₨ 7,732) | ₨ 5,538 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,846 (₨ 66,306) | ₨ 25,000 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,203 (₨ 43,213) | ₨ 15,000 | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 150 (₨ 5,393) | ₨ 3,000 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (₨ 2,719) | ₨ 1,124 | + 142% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,250 (₨ 44,920) | ₨ 40,000 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 487 (₨ 17,491) | ₨ 15,000 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 (₨ 1,398) | ₨ 2,500 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 21 (₨ 770) | ₨ 500 | + 54% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Peru is 35% cheaper than in Nepal | ||||
Peru | Nepal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (₨ 5,348) | ₨ 3,288 | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (₨ 4,010) | ₨ 8,999 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (₨ 9,074) | ₨ 8,704 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (₨ 8,576) | ₨ 7,999 | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Peru is 22% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
Peru | Nepal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,636 (₨ 2,286,086) | ₨ 5,331,140 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.73 (₨ 170) | ₨ 140 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 140 (₨ 5,045) | ₨ 1,632 | + 209% | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Peru is 44% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
Peru | Nepal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (₨ 781) | ₨ 169 | + 362% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (₨ 1,045) | ₨ 1,500 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (₨ 3,100) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (₨ 810) | ₨ 134 | + 505% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 17 (₨ 612) | ₨ 313 | + 96% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (₨ 678) | ₨ 361 | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.61 (₨ 202) | ₨ 96 | + 109% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (₨ 223) | ₨ 120 | + 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (₨ 1,117) | ₨ 545 | + 105% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Peru is 65% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
Peru | Nepal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 50 (₨ 1,802) | ₨ 2,500 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (₨ 1,160) | ₨ 800 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 124 (₨ 4,456) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 121 (₨ 4,363) | ₨ 3,000 | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (₨ 1,285) | ₨ 690 | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (₨ 572) | ₨ 448 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (₨ 369) | ₨ 449 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,260 (₨ 117,109) | ₨ 70,000 | + 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.55 (₨ 20) | ₨ 1.90 | + 936% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 137 (₨ 4,930) | ₨ 1,626 | + 203% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (₨ 662) | ₨ 332 | + 99% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,610 prices entered by 363 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 42% more expensive than in Nepal
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