Cost of living in Peru compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 24 (RM26) | RM16 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (RM21) | RM18 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (RM9) | RM8 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.84 (RM5.37) | RM7 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (RM9) | RM9 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.28 (RM3.63) | RM7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (RM15) | RM22 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.89 (RM5.42) | RM11 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.95 (RM3.27) | RM4.90 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (RM7) | RM13 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (RM40) | RM74 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (RM9) | RM4.93 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.99 (RM2.21) | RM3.49 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 19% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,944 (RM3,267) | RM3,019 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,530 (RM1,698) | RM2,197 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 178 (RM197) | RM285 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,699 (RM1,885) | RM1,908 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,135 (RM1,259) | RM1,210 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 155 (RM172) | RM872 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 70 (RM77) | RM113 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,363 (RM1,513) | RM2,827 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 406 (RM451) | RM537 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (RM34) | RM28 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 15 (RM16) | RM36 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 12% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 168 (RM186) | RM193 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (RM102) | RM122 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 226 (RM251) | RM296 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 229 (RM254) | RM246 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 6% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 66,170 (RM73,415) | RM162,896 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.36 (RM5.95) | RM2.31 | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 103 (RM115) | RM86 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 20% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (RM21) | RM9 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (RM13) | RM16 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 70 (RM77) | RM149 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 23 (RM26) | RM44 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (RM16) | RM11 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (RM18) | RM15 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.49 (RM6) | RM20 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 (RM6) | RM7 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (RM34) | RM34 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 4% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (RM58) | RM126 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (RM31) | RM38 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (RM139) | RM271 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (RM114) | RM111 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (RM38) | RM100 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (RM17) | RM14 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (RM8) | RM18 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,019 (RM2,240) | RM2,145 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.64 (RM0.72) | RM0.24 | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 175 (RM194) | RM158 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (RM18) | RM17 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.110
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Cost of living in Peru is 12% cheaper than in Malaysia
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