Cost of living in Peru compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 12% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (RM26) | RM15 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (RM20) | RM17 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (RM9) | RM8 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.83 (RM5.33) | RM7 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (RM9) | RM9 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.26 (RM3.60) | RM7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (RM15) | RM22 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.87 (RM5.37) | RM11 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.88 (RM3.18) | RM4.90 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (RM7) | RM13 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (RM38) | RM74 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (RM9) | RM4.93 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.01 (RM2.22) | RM3.49 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 20% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,911 (RM3,214) | RM3,071 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,469 (RM1,622) | RM2,197 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 181 (RM200) | RM285 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,708 (RM1,886) | RM1,908 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,141 (RM1,259) | RM1,210 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 166 (RM183) | RM872 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (RM78) | RM113 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,334 (RM1,473) | RM2,827 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 413 (RM456) | RM537 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 26 (RM29) | RM28 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (RM17) | RM36 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 10% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 172 (RM190) | RM193 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 94 (RM104) | RM122 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 226 (RM250) | RM296 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 235 (RM260) | RM246 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 66,170 (RM73,059) | RM162,896 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.51 (RM6) | RM2.31 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (RM117) | RM86 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 21% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 19 (RM21) | RM9 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 10 (RM12) | RM16 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 79 (RM87) | RM149 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 20 (RM23) | RM44 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (RM16) | RM11 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (RM19) | RM15 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.44 (RM6) | RM20 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.65 (RM6) | RM7 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 31 (RM35) | RM34 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 4% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 54 (RM60) | RM126 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (RM31) | RM38 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (RM138) | RM271 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 114 (RM126) | RM111 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (RM36) | RM100 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (RM16) | RM14 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (RM8) | RM18 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,019 (RM2,229) | RM2,145 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.63 (RM0.70) | RM0.24 | + 195% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 158 (RM175) | RM158 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (RM19) | RM17 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Malaysia
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