- 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 (1,312 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 10 (2,187 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (1,584 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.00 (1,094 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.00 (875 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.00 (437 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 20 (4,375 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 3.00 (656 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.00 (656 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.00 (1,094 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 16 (3,500 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (1,531 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.00 (437 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 (242,399 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,092 (238,829 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 (174,992 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 600 (131,244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 150 (32,811 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,800 (393,732 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 400 (87,496 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 6.00 (1,312 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 50 (10,937 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Puno (Peru) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 80 (17,499 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 100 (21,874 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 200 (43,748 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 350 (76,559 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 (1,839 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 30 (6,562 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 9 (1,961 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 (656 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 6.00 (1,312 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 50 (10,937 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (2,734 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 13 (2,844 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 2.00 (437 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 10 (2,187 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 6.00 (1,312 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 (3,937 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 (9,843 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 20 (4,375 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 8 (1,750 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 6.00 (1,312 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,200 (262,488 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.50 (109 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 80 (17,499 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 10 (2,187 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 less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
218.740
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
713,000 Kwacha
in Zomba
you would need to make just about 684,652 Kwacha
(S/. 3,130)
in Puno.
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