Peru vs Vietnam
Peru is about 39% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 48.2 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Vietnam scores higher (79 vs 75 of 100).
Metric Peru Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 48.2 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $17,802 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $16,780 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Peru Vietnam
Housing & utilities 110 38
Food 89 79
Transport 74 70
Restaurants & hotels 69 36
Health 42 30
Communication 67 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Peru Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 75/100 79/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 8.6 1.5
Internet users 82% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Peru more expensive than Vietnam?
Peru is more expensive: about 39% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Peru would cost roughly $60,500 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Peru or Vietnam?
Vietnam scores higher, 79 vs 75 out of 100.
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