Cost of living in Peru compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (RM30) | RM20 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (RM24) | RM19 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 9 (RM10) | RM11 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.24 (RM6) | RM8 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (RM12) | RM12 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.14 (RM4.90) | RM8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (RM16) | RM28 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (RM7) | RM12 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.52 (RM4.16) | RM7 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (RM7) | RM13 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 44 (RM52) | RM74 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (RM10) | RM5.19 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.12 (RM2.51) | RM4.68 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 10% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,882 (RM3,405) | RM3,764 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,714 (RM2,025) | RM2,382 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 224 (RM264) | RM276 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,792 (RM2,117) | RM2,377 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,239 (RM1,464) | RM1,592 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 177 (RM209) | RM206 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (RM81) | RM111 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,090 (RM1,288) | RM1,115 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 421 (RM498) | RM403 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 41 (RM49) | RM24 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 19 (RM22) | RM29 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 22% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 135 (RM159) | RM249 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 106 (RM125) | RM162 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 276 (RM326) | RM339 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 262 (RM310) | RM317 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 39% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 58,091 (RM68,643) | RM151,948 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.74 (RM5.60) | RM2.25 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 129 (RM152) | RM52 | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 21% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (RM26) | RM15 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (RM35) | RM37 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 101 (RM119) | RM80 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (RM22) | RM32 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (RM18) | RM13 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (RM23) | RM13 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (RM7) | RM8 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (RM8) | RM11 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 40 (RM47) | RM44 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 11% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Peru | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 61 (RM72) | RM115 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 39 (RM46) | RM39 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 104 (RM123) | RM361 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 143 (RM169) | RM141 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 35 (RM42) | RM35 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 17 (RM20) | RM14 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (RM11) | RM19 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,973 (RM3,513) | RM2,486 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (RM0.87) | RM0.50 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (RM200) | RM211 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (RM19) | RM18 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 5% more expensive than in Malaysia
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