Cost of living in Peru compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (Rp 93,847) | Rp 59,962 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (Rp 72,846) | Rp 55,395 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (Rp 30,586) | Rp 27,371 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.90 (Rp 19,139) | Rp 20,165 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (Rp 30,963) | Rp 26,969 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.28 (Rp 12,800) | Rp 17,108 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (Rp 52,227) | Rp 50,021 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.89 (Rp 19,097) | Rp 42,079 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.91 (Rp 11,385) | Rp 22,926 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (Rp 24,374) | Rp 35,271 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (Rp 137,126) | Rp 302,386 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (Rp 31,674) | Rp 19,961 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.98 (Rp 7,751) | Rp 18,941 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,902 (Rp 11,341,892) | Rp 16,292,300 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,472 (Rp 5,753,407) | Rp 8,256,070 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 178 (Rp 693,831) | Rp 871,567 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,699 (Rp 6,641,213) | Rp 8,332,070 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,135 (Rp 4,435,318) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 155 (Rp 604,417) | Rp 532,882 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 70 (Rp 273,992) | Rp 345,070 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,363 (Rp 5,328,204) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 406 (Rp 1,586,854) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (Rp 118,827) | Rp 70,816 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (Rp 60,065) | Rp 78,155 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 168 (Rp 656,633) | Rp 560,382 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (Rp 357,871) | Rp 442,949 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 233 (Rp 911,782) | Rp 1,218,390 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 237 (Rp 924,413) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 56,718 (Rp 221,660,372) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.37 (Rp 20,975) | Rp 11,374 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 103 (Rp 403,864) | Rp 190,182 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (Rp 75,595) | Rp 36,367 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (Rp 44,926) | Rp 60,467 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (Rp 291,092) | Rp 332,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (Rp 91,498) | Rp 67,999 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (Rp 56,626) | Rp 22,412 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (Rp 66,558) | Rp 34,558 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.68 (Rp 22,202) | Rp 30,035 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 (Rp 22,364) | Rp 15,580 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (Rp 127,591) | Rp 88,350 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Peru | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (Rp 204,073) | Rp 213,417 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (Rp 107,993) | Rp 110,240 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (Rp 489,683) | Rp 300,249 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (Rp 400,464) | Rp 490,881 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (Rp 132,841) | Rp 92,882 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (Rp 56,010) | Rp 39,821 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (Rp 27,340) | Rp 44,788 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,106 (Rp 8,231,737) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.66 (Rp 2,587) | Rp 1,816 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 168 (Rp 654,765) | Rp 585,606 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (Rp 62,619) | Rp 36,785 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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