- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Malawi
- Puno
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puno, Peru compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puno (Peru) is 4% cheaper than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 6.00 (1,328 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 10 (2,214 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (1,603 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.00 (1,107 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.00 (886 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.00 (443 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 20 (4,428 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 3.00 (664 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.00 (664 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.00 (1,107 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 16 (3,542 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (1,550 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.00 (443 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Puno (Peru) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,108 (245,325 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,092 (241,712 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 800 (177,105 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 600 (132,828 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 150 (33,207 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,800 (398,485 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 400 (88,552 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 6.00 (1,328 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 50 (11,069 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Puno (Peru) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 80 (17,710 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 100 (22,138 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 200 (44,276 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 350 (77,483 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Puno (Peru) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 8 (1,861 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 30 (6,641 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 9 (1,985 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Puno (Peru) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 3.00 (664 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 6.00 (1,328 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 50 (11,069 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (2,767 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 13 (2,878 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 2.00 (443 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 10 (2,214 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 6.00 (1,328 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Puno (Peru) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 18 (3,985 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 45 (9,962 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 20 (4,428 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 8 (1,771 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 6.00 (1,328 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | S/. 1,200 (265,657 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.50 (111 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 80 (17,710 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (2,214 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
221.381
MWK
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Puno (Peru) is 4% cheaper than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
719,000 Kwacha
in Zomba
you would need to make just about 690,155 Kwacha
(S/. 3,118)
in Puno.
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