Cost of living in Peru compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 14% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 20 (RM25) | RM20 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (RM19) | RM16 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 6 (RM8) | RM9 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.26 (RM5.18) | RM6 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (RM7) | RM8 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.15 (RM3.84) | RM4.74 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (RM13) | RM25 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.45 (RM5.42) | RM10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.50 (RM3.05) | RM4.25 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.32 (RM6) | RM11 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (RM41) | RM79 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (RM9) | RM4.01 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.69 (RM2.06) | RM3.38 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,526 (RM3,077) | RM3,403 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,375 (RM1,675) | RM1,813 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 185 (RM226) | RM231 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,837 (RM2,238) | RM1,993 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 992 (RM1,208) | RM1,207 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 162 (RM197) | RM157 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 73 (RM89) | RM102 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,219 (RM1,485) | RM1,319 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 346 (RM421) | RM536 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 28 (RM34) | RM20 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (RM18) | RM26 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (RM169) | RM242 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (RM116) | RM159 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 254 (RM310) | RM302 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 247 (RM301) | RM303 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 17% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 51,122 (RM62,273) | RM158,326 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.90 (RM4.75) | RM2.20 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 96 (RM117) | RM96 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 13% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (RM27) | RM14 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (RM31) | RM23 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 76 (RM93) | RM67 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (RM23) | RM22 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (RM14) | RM13 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (RM19) | RM15 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.13 (RM5.03) | RM7 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.50 (RM5.48) | RM9 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 28 (RM34) | RM30 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 9% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 41 (RM50) | RM87 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (RM39) | RM36 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 105 (RM128) | RM200 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 107 (RM131) | RM187 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (RM29) | RM33 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (RM15) | RM15 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (RM9) | RM22 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,623 (RM1,977) | RM1,902 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.45 (RM0.55) | RM0.36 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 162 (RM197) | RM170 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (RM17) | RM17 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia
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