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India vs Peru

India from about $30/day against Peru from about $40/day — compared on daily cost, the months to go and what each one is actually best for. Add a third destination below to widen the comparison.

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India

South Asia

CultureSpiritualityFoodHistory

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Peru

South America

HistoryAdventureTrekkingFood

Destination 3

Metric	🇮🇳 India South Asia	🇵🇪 Peru South America
Daily budget	$30–$60/day budget → mid	$40–$75/day budget → mid
Safety	Level 2 · Exercise a high degree of cautionAustralian Govt advice, 2026-08-27	Level 2 · Exercise a high degree of cautionAustralian Govt advice, 2026-10-02
Visa	e-Visa · $25, or $10 arriving Apr–Jun The 30-day e-Tourist visa costs US$25, or US$10 if you arrive April–June, plus a 3% bank charge. Same price on US, UK, EU and Australian passports.	Visa-free · normally 90 days, up to 183/yr at officer discretion The 90 days is the normal grant, not a right — the officer decides, up to 183 days per year.
Internet	🟡 Good	🟠 Fair
Best months	JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec	JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Vibe	CultureSpiritualityFoodHistory	HistoryAdventureTrekkingFood
Avg meal	$1–6/meal	$3–12/meal
Stay	$10–50/night	$15–60/night
Best for	Culture seekers, spiritual travelers, budget backpackers	History buffs, trekkers, South America first-timers
Avoid	April–June (extreme heat 45°C+), monsoon in many regions July–September	November–April (rainy season, Inca Trail closes February)

Destination details

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India

South Asia

Taj Mahal at dawn

Varanasi Ganges ghats

Rajasthan palaces

Kerala backwaters

Language: Hindi + 21 official languages / English widely spoken

Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)

Transport: $3–15/day (train/tuk-tuk)

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Peru

South America

Machu Picchu citadel

Inca Trail 4-day hike

Colca Canyon condors

Lima food scene

Language: Spanish/Quechua / English at tourist sites

Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)

Transport: $5–15/day (bus/taxi)

Verify before you book

Daily costs here are planning estimates, not quotes, and the visa and safety figures are editorial summaries rather than official determinations. Entry rules in particular change without notice and depend on your own passport — confirm them against these primary sources before you spend money or board a flight.

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