Cost of living in Peru compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 54% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 22 (€4.85) | €14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (€3.64) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.50) | €3.92 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.21 (€0.95) | €0.92 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (€1.36) | €2.57 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.51 (€0.79) | €2.48 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (€2.90) | €10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.54 (€1.02) | €2.50 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.31 (€0.52) | €1.82 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.31 (€1.20) | €1.95 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 37 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.65) | €1.84 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.70 (€0.38) | €0.97 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 58% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,648 (€597) | €1,571 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,477 (€333) | €1,022 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 191 (€43) | €87 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,741 (€392) | €990 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 964 (€217) | €785 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 146 (€33) | €53 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (€16) | €29 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,230 (€277) | €659 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 351 (€79) | €92 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 30 (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (€3.98) | €8 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 140 (€32) | €75 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 93 (€21) | €33 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 253 (€57) | €68 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 237 (€54) | €96 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 32% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 63,143 (€14,236) | €24,847 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.50 (€0.79) | €1.41 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 109 (€25) | €31 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 42% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 20 (€4.60) | €5.76 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 22 (€4.95) | €20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 72 (€16) | €25 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (€3.79) | €5.45 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (€2.80) | €3.75 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (€3.66) | €4.54 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.34 (€0.98) | €1.63 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.27 (€0.96) | €2.74 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 33 (€8) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 44% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 35 (€8) | €33 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 87 (€20) | €72 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 97 (€22) | €53 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 24 (€5.40) | €6 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (€3.03) | €1.94 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (€1.67) | €3.06 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,834 (€413) | €634 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.83 (€0.19) | €0.25 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 156 (€35) | €56 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (€3.63) | €3.43 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Peru is 48% cheaper than in Malta
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