Brazil vs Peru
Peru is about 3% pricier than Brazil overall, with a price level of 48.2 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Brazil scores higher (77 vs 75 of 100).
Metric Brazil Peru
Price level (US=100) 46.9 48.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $17,802
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $16,780
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 2.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil Peru
Housing & utilities 54 110
Food 81 89
Transport 89 74
Restaurants & hotels 49 69
Health 69 42
Communication 95 67
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil Peru
Quality-of-life score 77/100 75/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 8.6
Internet users 84% 82%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than Peru?
Peru is more expensive: about 3% pricier than Brazil overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Peru?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $103,000 in Peru, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or Peru?
Brazil scores higher, 77 vs 75 out of 100.
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