Peru

Compared with Costa Rica, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Costa Rica = 1×

Peru vs

Costa Rica

Overall verdict

Peru is about 0.97× Costa Rica.

Average across 3 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs Costa Rica = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Costa Rica. A bar running right means Peru is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than

Costa Rica Costa Rica = 1×

Peru is pricier →

⚡ Utilities 1 item

×1.09
⛽ Transport 2 items

×1.01
🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×0.83

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.09

Peru CRC 92.07 USD 0.186

Costa Rica CRC 84.15 USD 0.17

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.09

Peru CRC 813.78 USD 1.644

Costa Rica CRC 745.96 USD 1.507

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.94

Peru CRC 779.63 USD 1.575

Costa Rica CRC 825.66 USD 1.668

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Big Mac 1 burger ×0.83

Peru CRC 2,490 PEN 16.9

Costa Rica CRC 2,990 CRC 2,990

Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index