Cost of living in Peru compared to Malta
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 56% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Peru | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (€6) | €26 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (€4.55) | €10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (€1.96) | €4.97 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.91 (€1.20) | €0.92 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (€2.00) | €2.78 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.39 (€0.83) | €4.00 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (€2.98) | €4.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.65 (€1.14) | €1.00 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.10 (€0.76) | €2.69 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.52) | €1.22 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (€8) | €9 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.93) | €1.66 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.07 (€0.51) | €0.84 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 55% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Peru | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,043 (€746) | €1,544 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,657 (€406) | €1,046 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 196 (€48) | €86 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,767 (€433) | €1,323 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,117 (€274) | €842 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 146 (€36) | €72 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 70 (€17) | €35 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,290 (€316) | €392 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 400 (€98) | €95 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (€8) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (€4.51) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 51% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Peru | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 160 (€39) | €80 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 98 (€24) | €57 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 244 (€60) | €86 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 (€59) | €75 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 16% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Peru | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,940 (€15,430) | €26,952 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.32 (€1.30) | €1.34 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (€26) | €26 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 36% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Peru | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (€4.31) | €3.00 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (€2.78) | €20 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 93 (€23) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (€3.55) | €3.75 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (€4.18) | €4.54 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.42 (€1.33) | €3.30 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.44 (€1.33) | €1.40 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 57% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Peru | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 51 (€13) | €45 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 29 (€7) | €17 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 113 (€28) | €28 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (€27) | €117 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (€3.65) | €2.20 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (€1.87) | €3.48 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,934 (€474) | €634 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (€0.14) | €0.54 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 152 (€37) | €54 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (€4.29) | €5.31 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Peru is 47% cheaper than in Malta
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