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Ecuador vs Peru

Ecuador
South America
EC flagEcuador
Capital Quito · 17M people · Dollar
Peru
South America
PE flagPeru
Capital Lima · 32M people · Sol
Cost of living
Not enough data
Not enough data
Safety
Not enough data
Not enough data
Getting around
Not enough data
Not enough data
Culture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Passport reach
Peru
not scored
Airports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Climate
Depends on you
not scored
Overall
Not enough data to call it.
Across 5 scored factors, each counted once — we don't weight them for you. Healthcare, visas and tax aren't included.

Cost of living

monthly median · solo budget

$1,125/mo
Ecuador
Minimalist $826 · Comfort $1,990
ranks #28 of 95 worldwide
$974/mo
Peru
Minimalist $713 · Comfort $1,539
ranks #15 of 95 worldwide

Cost in the three biggest cities

EC flagEcuadorPeruPE flag
Quito$1,196$1,015Lima
Cuenca$1,053$828Arequipa
Cusco

Ecuador's $1,125/mo monthly cost (across 2 scored cities); Peru's $974/mo monthly cost (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Safety

safety index

Ecuador

2.0/5
Use caution

Peru

1.4/5
Use caution
EC flagEcuadorPeruPE flagGap
Street safety2.2/52.1/5+0.1
Property safety2.2/51.1/5+1.1
Road safety2.2/51.2/5+1.0
Earthquake safety2.0/52.0/5Even
Wildfire safety4.0/55.0/5+1.0
Flood safety3.0/53.8/5+0.8

Ecuador's 2.0/5 safety score (across 2 scored cities); Peru's 1.4/5 safety score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Getting around

transit & transport systems

Ecuador

2.4/5
Plan around it

Peru

2.1/5
Plan around it
EC flagEcuadorPeruPE flagGap
Walkability3.2/52.1/5+1.1
Transit2.8/51.9/5+0.9
Cycling1.2/51.0/5+0.2
Airport access2.8/52.9/5+0.1

Ecuador's 2.4/5 mobility score (across 2 scored cities); Peru's 2.1/5 mobility score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Culture

cultural depth

Ecuador

3.5/5
Strong scene

Peru

3.7/5
Strong scene

Top cultural centers

World Heritage sites

Photos via Wikimedia Commons · data UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Ecuador's 3.5/5 culture score (across 2 scored cities); Peru's 3.7/5 culture score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Passport reach

what the passport opens

Peru reaches more
EC flagEcuadorPeruPE flagGap
Visa-free destinations3981+42
GDP reach33%58%+25%
Heritage sites reachable423997+574

Ecuador's passport reaches 39 destinations visa-free to Peru's 81 — Peru opens more doors without a visa.

Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

Airports

international connectivity

EC flagEcuadorPeruPE flagGap
Major airports26+4
Annual passengers—36M—

Ecuador has no annual passenger volume data yet; Peru's 36M passengers/yr annual passenger volume (across 6 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.

Climate

where most people live · °C

Depends on you
Ecuador16°C to 30°C

Extremes — coldest Latacunga 3°C; hottest Playas 38°C

Peru11°C to 31°C

Extremes — coldest Sicuani -7°C; hottest Puerto Maldonado 39°C

-15°0°20°30°45°

Ecuador runs 16°C to 30°C for most people; Peru runs 11°C to 31°C for most people.

Latacunga runs colder, at 3°C and Playas runs hotter, at 38°C; Sicuani runs colder, at -7°C and Puerto Maldonado runs hotter, at 39°C. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.

Ecuador vs Peru: frequently asked

▶Should I move to Ecuador or Peru?
Not enough data to call it. Across 5 scored factors, each counted once — we don't weight them for you. Healthcare, visas and tax aren't included.
▶Is Ecuador or Peru cheaper?
Ecuador's $1,125/mo monthly cost (across 2 scored cities); Peru's $974/mo monthly cost (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is Ecuador or Peru safer?
Ecuador's 2.0/5 safety score (across 2 scored cities); Peru's 1.4/5 safety score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Is it easier to get around in Ecuador or Peru?
Ecuador's 2.4/5 mobility score (across 2 scored cities); Peru's 2.1/5 mobility score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Does Ecuador or Peru have a richer culture?
Ecuador's 3.5/5 culture score (across 2 scored cities); Peru's 3.7/5 culture score (across 3 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Which has better flight connections, Ecuador or Peru?
Ecuador has no annual passenger volume data yet; Peru's 36M passengers/yr annual passenger volume (across 6 scored cities) — not enough data to call a winner.
▶Which passport is stronger, Ecuador or Peru?
Ecuador's passport reaches 39 destinations visa-free to Peru's 81 — Peru opens more doors without a visa. Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.
▶What is the climate like in Ecuador versus Peru?
Ecuador runs 16°C to 30°C for most people; Peru runs 11°C to 31°C for most people. Latacunga runs colder, at 3°C and Playas runs hotter, at 38°C; Sicuani runs colder, at -7°C and Puerto Maldonado runs hotter, at 39°C. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.
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