Colombia vs Peru
Peru is about 25% pricier than Colombia overall, with a price level of 48.2 versus 36.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Peru scores higher (75 vs 72 of 100).
Metric Colombia Peru
Price level (US=100) 36.0 48.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,349 $17,802
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,890 $16,780
Inflation (YoY) 6.6% 2.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Colombia Peru
Housing & utilities 58 110
Food 79 89
Transport 70 74
Restaurants & hotels 67 69
Health 36 42
Communication 65 67
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Colombia Peru
Quality-of-life score 72/100 75/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 24.9 8.6
Internet users 79% 82%
Frequently asked
Is Colombia more expensive than Peru?
Peru is more expensive: about 25% pricier than Colombia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Peru?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Colombia would cost roughly $134,000 in Peru, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Colombia or Peru?
Peru scores higher, 75 vs 72 out of 100.
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