- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peru compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 15 (RM19) | RM16 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (RM19) | RM14 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (RM11) | RM7 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.37 (RM5.43) | RM7 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (RM8) | RM7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.16 (RM3.93) | RM4.52 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (RM15) | RM22 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.53 (RM5.63) | RM9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.21 (RM2.74) | RM3.95 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.84 (RM6) | RM10 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (RM44) | RM78 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (RM8) | RM3.99 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.29 (RM2.84) | RM3.12 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 15% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,760 (RM3,429) | RM3,070 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,804 (RM2,241) | RM1,712 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 265 (RM329) | RM222 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,223 (RM2,762) | RM1,982 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,306 (RM1,622) | RM1,225 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 164 (RM204) | RM172 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 96 (RM119) | RM127 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,371 (RM1,703) | RM1,613 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 305 (RM379) | RM438 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (RM38) | RM19 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (RM16) | RM24 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 6% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 150 (RM187) | RM247 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 137 (RM170) | RM149 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 268 (RM333) | RM278 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 266 (RM331) | RM300 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 15% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,043 (RM79,566) | RM134,428 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.84 (RM4.77) | RM2.24 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 98 (RM121) | RM137 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 34% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (RM26) | RM18 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (RM27) | RM29 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 109 (RM135) | RM63 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 27 (RM34) | RM21 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (RM14) | RM10 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (RM19) | RM14 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.19 (RM5.21) | RM5.55 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.25 (RM5.28) | RM5.31 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 24 (RM30) | RM34 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 70 (RM87) | RM77 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 34 (RM42) | RM31 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 132 (RM164) | RM227 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 134 (RM166) | RM140 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (RM28) | RM31 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (RM13) | RM14 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 13 (RM16) | RM17 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 2,297 (RM2,853) | RM1,822 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.69 (RM0.86) | RM0.55 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (RM210) | RM155 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (RM14) | RM17 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 4% more expensive than in Malaysia
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