Cost of living in Peru compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 23% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (RM24) | RM21 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (RM18) | RM16 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (RM7) | RM8 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (RM4.47) | RM7 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (RM6) | RM7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.23 (RM3.41) | RM4.78 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (RM14) | RM29 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.63 (RM4.89) | RM9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.36 (RM2.50) | RM3.56 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.49 (RM5.80) | RM11 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (RM39) | RM88 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (RM8) | RM4.25 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.60 (RM1.69) | RM3.45 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,675 (RM2,828) | RM3,463 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,486 (RM1,571) | RM1,768 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 188 (RM199) | RM290 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,613 (RM1,705) | RM2,242 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 924 (RM977) | RM1,385 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 140 (RM148) | RM196 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (RM71) | RM95 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,293 (RM1,367) | RM1,610 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 385 (RM407) | RM339 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 31 (RM32) | RM21 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (RM18) | RM32 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 31% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (RM147) | RM227 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (RM99) | RM152 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 243 (RM257) | RM270 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 233 (RM246) | RM298 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 12% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 57,738 (RM61,042) | RM154,513 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.57 (RM3.77) | RM1.99 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 118 (RM125) | RM87 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 11% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (RM22) | RM15 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 26 (RM28) | RM16 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 76 (RM80) | RM57 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (RM18) | RM21 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (RM14) | RM13 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (RM17) | RM16 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (RM4.82) | RM5.12 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (RM4.65) | RM9 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (RM36) | RM45 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 21% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (RM38) | RM84 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (RM33) | RM36 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 89 (RM94) | RM258 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 96 (RM101) | RM196 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 25 (RM26) | RM32 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (RM14) | RM16 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (RM8) | RM20 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,012 (RM2,127) | RM1,919 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.44 (RM0.46) | RM0.42 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 158 (RM168) | RM156 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (RM17) | RM17 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 18% cheaper than in Malaysia
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