China vs Peru
China is about 3% pricier than Peru overall, with a price level of 49.8 versus 48.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, China scores higher (91 vs 75 of 100).
Metric China Peru
Price level (US=100) 49.8 48.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $17,802
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $16,780
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 2.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Peru
Housing & utilities 69 110
Food 130 89
Transport 82 74
Restaurants & hotels 85 69
Health 64 42
Communication 86 67
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Peru
Quality-of-life score 91/100 75/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 8.6
Internet users 92% 82%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Peru?
China is more expensive: about 3% pricier than Peru overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Peru?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $97,000 in Peru, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Peru?
China scores higher, 91 vs 75 out of 100.