Japan vs Peru
Japan is about 24% pricier than Peru overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 48.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 75 of 100).
Metric Japan Peru
Price level (US=100) 63.4 48.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $17,802
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $16,780
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 2.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Peru
Housing & utilities 177 110
Food 191 89
Transport 150 74
Restaurants & hotels 148 69
Health 97 42
Communication 227 67
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Peru
Quality-of-life score 96/100 75/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 8.6
Internet users 86% 82%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Peru?
Japan is more expensive: about 24% pricier than Peru overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Peru?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $76,000 in Peru, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Peru?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 75 out of 100.