Chile vs Peru
Peru is about 3% pricier than Chile overall, with a price level of 48.2 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Chile scores higher (92 vs 75 of 100).
Metric Chile Peru
Price level (US=100) 46.9 48.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $36,181 $17,802
GNI / capita (PPP) $34,320 $16,780
Inflation (YoY) 4.3% 2.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Chile Peru
Housing & utilities 95 110
Food 125 89
Transport 91 74
Restaurants & hotels 102 69
Health 69 42
Communication 115 67
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Chile Peru
Quality-of-life score 92/100 75/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 6.3 8.6
Internet users 96% 82%
Frequently asked
Is Chile more expensive than Peru?
Peru is more expensive: about 3% pricier than Chile overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Peru?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Chile would cost roughly $103,000 in Peru, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Chile or Peru?
Chile scores higher, 92 vs 75 out of 100.
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