Cost of living in Peru compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Peru is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
Peru | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (₨543) | ₨417 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (₨474) | ₨340 | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (₨193) | ₨168 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.27 (₨118) | ₨60 | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (₨228) | ₨87 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.19 (₨94) | ₨47 | + 98% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (₨304) | ₨243 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.11 (₨115) | ₨182 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.41 (₨77) | ₨32 | + 141% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (₨142) | ₨155 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 45 (₨1,000) | ₨905 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (₨186) | ₨88 | + 111% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.45 (₨55) | ₨39 | + 40% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Peru is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
Peru | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,973 (₨66,746) | ₨46,457 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,515 (₨34,016) | ₨26,696 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 215 (₨4,832) | ₨4,673 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,846 (₨41,437) | ₨26,601 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,203 (₨27,006) | ₨14,895 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 150 (₨3,370) | ₨4,065 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 76 (₨1,699) | ₨595 | + 186% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,250 (₨28,072) | ₨29,913 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 487 (₨10,931) | ₨10,503 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 39 (₨873) | ₨455 | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 21 (₨481) | ₨647 | - 26% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Peru is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
Peru | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 149 (₨3,342) | ₨2,412 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 112 (₨2,506) | ₨2,912 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (₨5,671) | ₨4,109 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 239 (₨5,360) | ₨2,950 | + 82% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Peru is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
Peru | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,636 (₨1,428,671) | ₨1,910,150 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.73 (₨106) | ₨102 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 140 (₨3,153) | ₨1,062 | + 197% | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in Peru is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
Peru | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (₨488) | ₨140 | + 249% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (₨653) | ₨241 | + 171% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 86 (₨1,937) | ₨953 | + 103% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (₨506) | ₨386 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 17 (₨382) | ₨200 | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (₨424) | ₨294 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.61 (₨126) | ₨155 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (₨140) | ₨86 | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (₨698) | ₨275 | + 154% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Peru is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
Peru | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 50 (₨1,126) | ₨1,451 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (₨725) | ₨688 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 124 (₨2,785) | ₨1,587 | + 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 121 (₨2,727) | ₨2,125 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (₨803) | ₨625 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (₨358) | ₨191 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (₨231) | ₨178 | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,260 (₨73,187) | ₨47,373 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.55 (₨12) | ₨1.67 | + 638% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 137 (₨3,081) | ₨1,611 | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (₨414) | ₨289 | + 43% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 45% more expensive than in India
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