Peru vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is about 3% pricier than Peru overall, with a price level of 49.9 versus 48.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Saudi Arabia scores higher (94 vs 75 of 100).
Metric Peru Saudi Arabia
Price level (US=100) 48.2 49.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $17,802 $71,375
GNI / capita (PPP) $16,780 $71,730
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 1.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Peru Saudi Arabia
Housing & utilities 110 47
Food 89 129
Transport 74 71
Restaurants & hotels 69 76
Health 42 91
Communication 67 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Peru Saudi Arabia
Quality-of-life score 75/100 94/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 8.6 0.9
Internet users 82% 100%
Frequently asked
Is Peru more expensive than Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia is more expensive: about 3% pricier than Peru overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Saudi Arabia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Peru would cost roughly $103,500 in Saudi Arabia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Peru or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia scores higher, 94 vs 75 out of 100.
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