Argentina vs Peru
Peru is about 3% pricier than Argentina overall, with a price level of 48.2 versus 46.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Argentina scores higher (87 vs 75 of 100).
Metric Argentina Peru
Price level (US=100) 46.6 48.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $30,431 $17,802
GNI / capita (PPP) $29,800 $16,780
Inflation (YoY) 219.9% 2.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Argentina Peru
Housing & utilities 38 110
Food 82 89
Transport 80 74
Restaurants & hotels 77 69
Health 41 42
Communication 91 67
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Argentina Peru
Quality-of-life score 87/100 75/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.5 8.6
Internet users 90% 82%
Frequently asked
Is Argentina more expensive than Peru?
Peru is more expensive: about 3% pricier than Argentina overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Peru?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Argentina would cost roughly $103,500 in Peru, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Argentina or Peru?
Argentina scores higher, 87 vs 75 out of 100.
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