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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 49% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (€4.37) | €14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 15 (€3.97) | €8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.85) | €3.92 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.23 (€1.13) | €0.92 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.70 (€1.52) | €2.57 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.71 (€0.72) | €2.48 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (€2.76) | €10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.29 (€1.14) | €2.50 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.36 (€0.63) | €1.82 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.03 (€1.34) | €1.53 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 31 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 7 (€1.84) | €1.85 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.73 (€0.46) | €0.97 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 50% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 2,660 (€708) | €1,571 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,554 (€414) | €1,022 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 205 (€55) | €87 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,805 (€480) | €990 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 1,014 (€270) | €711 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 177 (€47) | €53 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 72 (€19) | €29 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,231 (€328) | €659 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 358 (€95) | €92 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 26 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 16 (€4.17) | €8 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 113 (€30) | €75 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 99 (€26) | €33 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 257 (€68) | €68 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 228 (€61) | €96 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 12% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,253 (€16,572) | €21,006 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.89 (€1.04) | €1.40 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 100 (€27) | €25 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 28% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (€7) | €5.76 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (€7) | €20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 83 (€22) | €20 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 17 (€4.49) | €5.45 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (€3.17) | €4.30 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (€4.00) | €4.54 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.07 (€1.08) | €1.63 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (€1.28) | €2.74 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 26 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 47 (€12) | €33 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 31 (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 127 (€34) | €72 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 105 (€28) | €53 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 23 (€6) | €5.73 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (€3.27) | €1.78 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (€2.02) | €3.06 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,836 (€489) | €634 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.55 (€0.15) | €0.25 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 152 (€40) | €48 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (€3.60) | €5.29 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2019.
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Cost of living in Peru is 38% cheaper than in Malta
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