Peru vs United States
United States is about 52% pricier than Peru overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 48.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 75 of 100).
Metric Peru United States
Price level (US=100) 48.2 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $17,802 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $16,780 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Peru United States
Housing & utilities 110 215
Food 89 117
Transport 74 116
Restaurants & hotels 69 142
Health 42 208
Communication 67 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Peru United States
Quality-of-life score 75/100 91/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 8.6 5.8
Internet users 82% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Peru more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 52% pricier than Peru overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Peru would cost roughly $207,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Peru or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 75 out of 100.
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