- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Malawi
- Puno
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puno, Peru compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Puno (Peru) is 4% cheaper than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 6.00 (1,332 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 10 (2,220 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (1,608 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.00 (1,110 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 4.00 (888 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.00 (444 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 20 (4,439 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 3.00 (666 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.00 (666 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.00 (1,110 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 16 (3,552 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (1,554 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.00 (444 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 (245,980 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,092 (242,358 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 (177,578 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 600 (133,183 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 150 (33,296 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,800 (399,549 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 400 (88,789 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 6.00 (1,332 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 50 (11,099 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Puno (Peru) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 80 (17,758 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 100 (22,197 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 200 (44,394 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 350 (77,690 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 (1,866 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 30 (6,659 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 9 (1,990 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 (666 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 6.00 (1,332 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 50 (11,099 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (2,775 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 13 (2,886 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 2.00 (444 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 10 (2,220 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 6.00 (1,332 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 (3,995 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 (9,989 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 20 (4,439 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 8 (1,776 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 6.00 (1,332 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,200 (266,366 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 (17,758 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (2,220 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
221.972
MWK
/
PEN
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Cost of living in Puno (Peru) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
728,000 Kwacha
in Zomba
you would need to make just about 701,898 Kwacha
(S/. 3,162)
in Puno.
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