Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is 31% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is 35% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Lima | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 30 (82 kr) | 108 kr | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (57 kr) | 80 kr | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (23 kr) | 58 kr | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.99 (14 kr) | 15 kr | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (26 kr) | 37 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.78 (10 kr) | 30 kr | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (36 kr) | 48 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.09 (14 kr) | 28 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.86 (11 kr) | 12 kr | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.76 (16 kr) | 18 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 38 (107 kr) | 98 kr | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (22 kr) | 20 kr | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.13 (5.91 kr) | 22 kr | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Lima | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,245 (8,999 kr) | 13,652 kr | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,762 (4,887 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 223 (618 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,093 (5,805 kr) | 9,105 kr | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,111 (3,082 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 149 (412 kr) | 410 kr | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 63 (176 kr) | 275 kr | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,338 (3,712 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 423 (1,174 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (96 kr) | 67 kr | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 20 (57 kr) | 203 kr | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Lima | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 172 (476 kr) | 937 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 97 (268 kr) | 419 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 251 (696 kr) | 966 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 255 (707 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 27% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Lima | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 74,350 (206,205 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.79 (16 kr) | 16 kr | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 126 (349 kr) | 564 kr | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 83 (230 kr) | 307 kr | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Lima | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 15 (42 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (31 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 93 (258 kr) | 261 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 30 (82 kr) | 41 kr | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (42 kr) | 31 kr | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (48 kr) | 28 kr | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.92 (16 kr) | 28 kr | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (18 kr) | 21 kr | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 38 (106 kr) | 274 kr | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 30% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Lima | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 58 (161 kr) | 415 kr | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 39 (107 kr) | 267 kr | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 105 (291 kr) | 819 kr | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 118 (326 kr) | 847 kr | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 36 (100 kr) | 138 kr | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (42 kr) | 40 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (24 kr) | 70 kr | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,741 (4,829 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.62 (1.73 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 166 (461 kr) | 286 kr | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 18 (51 kr) | 66 kr | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,909 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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