Cost of living in Peru compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (Rp 113,705) | Rp 67,167 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (Rp 91,289) | Rp 61,090 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (Rp 36,088) | Rp 32,593 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.64 (Rp 25,825) | Rp 25,633 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (Rp 46,164) | Rp 31,337 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (Rp 17,413) | Rp 12,592 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (Rp 56,080) | Rp 72,901 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (Rp 28,999) | Rp 45,403 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.23 (Rp 14,780) | Rp 22,376 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 7 (Rp 29,901) | Rp 32,966 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 43 (Rp 198,819) | Rp 344,694 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (Rp 37,130) | Rp 18,943 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.01 (Rp 9,208) | Rp 15,178 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,806 (Rp 12,847,960) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,712 (Rp 7,839,277) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 234 (Rp 1,069,693) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,751 (Rp 8,017,308) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,025 (Rp 4,693,877) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (Rp 659,622) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (Rp 326,764) | Rp 378,883 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,066 (Rp 4,883,035) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 465 (Rp 2,128,356) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 38 (Rp 172,141) | Rp 91,402 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (Rp 72,689) | Rp 83,441 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 157 (Rp 717,551) | Rp 651,126 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 105 (Rp 479,878) | Rp 458,661 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 290 (Rp 1,329,899) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 256 (Rp 1,172,441) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 56,448 (Rp 258,473,922) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.38 (Rp 24,618) | Rp 12,092 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 133 (Rp 609,468) | Rp 535,183 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (Rp 95,986) | Rp 22,456 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 28 (Rp 127,801) | Rp 96,147 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 106 (Rp 487,227) | Rp 264,826 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (Rp 74,801) | Rp 66,604 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (Rp 69,586) | Rp 26,592 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (Rp 84,547) | Rp 33,023 | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 7 (Rp 30,323) | Rp 27,953 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.87 (Rp 26,862) | Rp 21,349 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (Rp 169,000) | Rp 84,361 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 42 (Rp 193,219) | Rp 261,890 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 42 (Rp 193,229) | Rp 96,262 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 105 (Rp 480,762) | Rp 496,791 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 154 (Rp 705,384) | Rp 397,663 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (Rp 152,166) | Rp 149,637 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (Rp 71,227) | Rp 38,785 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (Rp 45,663) | Rp 50,891 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,214 (Rp 14,717,195) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.96 (Rp 4,379) | Rp 2,388 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 208 (Rp 950,695) | Rp 433,566 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (Rp 77,348) | Rp 46,861 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia
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