Peru vs South Africa
Peru is about 15% pricier than South Africa overall, with a price level of 48.2 versus 41.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Peru scores higher (75 vs 53 of 100).
Metric Peru South Africa
Price level (US=100) 48.2 41.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $17,802 $15,456
GNI / capita (PPP) $16,780 $15,150
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 4.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Peru South Africa
Housing & utilities 110 76
Food 89 88
Transport 74 99
Restaurants & hotels 69 60
Health 42 76
Communication 67 76
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Peru South Africa
Quality-of-life score 75/100 53/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 66 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 8.6 43.7
Internet users 82% 78%
Frequently asked
Is Peru more expensive than South Africa?
Peru is more expensive: about 15% pricier than South Africa overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Africa?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Peru would cost roughly $85,500 in South Africa, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Peru or South Africa?
Peru scores higher, 75 vs 53 out of 100.
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