Peru vs Thailand
Peru is about 37% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 48.2 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Thailand scores higher (86 vs 75 of 100).
Metric Peru Thailand
Price level (US=100) 48.2 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $17,802 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $16,780 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Peru Thailand
Housing & utilities 110 26
Food 89 85
Transport 74 68
Restaurants & hotels 69 42
Health 42 40
Communication 67 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Peru Thailand
Quality-of-life score 75/100 86/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 8.6 4.8
Internet users 82% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Peru more expensive than Thailand?
Peru is more expensive: about 37% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Peru would cost roughly $62,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Peru or Thailand?
Thailand scores higher, 86 vs 75 out of 100.
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