As of November 12, 2026, Peru is cheaper than Brazil for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $83 in Peru against $93 in Brazil, a gap of 12.7%. Over the past year Brazil has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+4.9% after inflation, against +1.7%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2.
| Measure | Brazil | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $93 | $83 |
| Lean day | $44 | $35 |
| Comfortable day | $219 | $198 |
| Real change, 12 months | +4.9% | +1.7% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +5.9% | +1.7% |
| Versus 5-year average | −0.2% | −8.7% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 4.1 · Well set up | 3.9 · Well set up |
| Index score | 62 | 60 |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Shoulder months | Mar, Nov | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
A continent-sized country where the real does most of the pricing for you.
The catchDistances are vast and internal flights add up. Street crime in big cities requires real attention.
Machu Picchu is the pricey part. Everything else is a bargain with a world-class kitchen.
The catchAltitude needs days, not hours. Political protests periodically close roads and rail in the south.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.