Cost of living in Peru compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 21% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 23 (RM24) | RM21 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (RM18) | RM16 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (RM8) | RM8 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (RM4.58) | RM7 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (RM7) | RM7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.37 (RM3.65) | RM4.78 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (RM14) | RM29 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.58 (RM4.96) | RM9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.34 (RM2.54) | RM3.56 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.46 (RM5.92) | RM11 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 36 (RM39) | RM88 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (RM8) | RM4.10 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.63 (RM1.76) | RM3.22 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 19% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,684 (RM2,908) | RM3,319 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,483 (RM1,606) | RM1,755 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 194 (RM210) | RM288 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,666 (RM1,804) | RM2,263 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 969 (RM1,050) | RM1,385 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (RM156) | RM196 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (RM72) | RM98 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,302 (RM1,411) | RM1,610 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 391 (RM424) | RM488 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 32 (RM35) | RM21 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (RM18) | RM31 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 28% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 137 (RM148) | RM227 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 95 (RM102) | RM152 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (RM274) | RM270 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 235 (RM254) | RM298 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 13% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 60,156 (RM65,160) | RM154,513 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.53 (RM3.83) | RM1.98 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 108 (RM117) | RM87 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 11% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (RM24) | RM15 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 27 (RM29) | RM16 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 75 (RM82) | RM73 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (RM17) | RM21 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (RM14) | RM13 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (RM17) | RM16 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.51 (RM4.88) | RM5.12 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.45 (RM4.82) | RM9 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 34 (RM37) | RM45 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 12% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (RM38) | RM84 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (RM33) | RM36 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 86 (RM94) | RM258 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (RM111) | RM196 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (RM26) | RM32 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (RM15) | RM16 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (RM8) | RM20 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,908 (RM2,067) | RM1,919 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.86 (RM0.93) | RM0.42 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 150 (RM162) | RM156 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (RM17) | RM17 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 15% cheaper than in Malaysia
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