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/. 24 (₨547) | ₨376 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (₨437) | ₨331 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (₨184) | ₨167 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.11 (₨116) | ₨57 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (₨203) | ₨91 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.69 (₨83) | ₨38 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 15 (₨329) | ₨253 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.54 (₨103) | ₨151 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.43 (₨78) | ₨31 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₨141) | ₨171 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (₨769) | ₨788 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₨175) | ₨90 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (₨48) | ₨37 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,153 (₨71,281) | ₨37,186 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,617 (₨36,561) | ₨23,125 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 227 (₨5,128) | ₨5,799 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,876 (₨42,404) | ₨25,043 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,144 (₨25,866) | ₨16,133 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 170 (₨3,833) | ₨6,512 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (₨1,677) | ₨621 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,274 (₨28,794) | ₨30,817 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 439 (₨9,921) | ₨11,976 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (₨760) | ₨538 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (₨519) | ₨425 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 165 (₨3,731) | ₨2,439 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 105 (₨2,378) | ₨2,832 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 261 (₨5,905) | ₨4,344 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 255 (₨5,775) | ₨3,213 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 61,859 (₨1,398,539) | ₨1,248,440 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.17 (₨117) | ₨104 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 124 (₨2,799) | ₨1,115 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 16 (₨354) | ₨144 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 13 (₨296) | ₨241 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 119 (₨2,691) | ₨892 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 27 (₨621) | ₨413 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (₨331) | ₨226 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (₨380) | ₨274 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.99 (₨113) | ₨170 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (₨137) | ₨103 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 36 (₨820) | ₨307 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Peru | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 53 (₨1,205) | ₨1,438 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 30 (₨688) | ₨583 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 123 (₨2,787) | ₨1,418 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 114 (₨2,573) | ₨1,942 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (₨798) | ₨733 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (₨330) | ₨229 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (₨178) | ₨183 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,107 (₨47,633) | ₨50,214 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.85 (₨19) | ₨1.43 | + 1242% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 140 (₨3,167) | ₨1,560 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (₨385) | ₨267 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 47% more expensive than in India
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