Destination comparison
Peru vs Ecuador
For your current travel profile, Peru gives you approximately 13 days more travel on a $5,000 budget.
Side-by-side economics
Computed from the Travel Runway engine — green marks the better value per row.
| Metric | Peru | Ecuador | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily backpacker burn | $42 | $48 | Peru |
| Monthly cost (backpacker) | $1,290 | $1,455 | Peru |
| $1,000 runway | 24 days | 21 days | Peru |
| $5,000 runway | ~4 months | ~3 months | Peru |
| Dorm bed / night | $13 | $13 | Even |
| 3 budget meals | $12 | $18 | Peru |
| Local transport / day | $2 | $2 | Even |
| Intercity move | $20 | $18 | Ecuador |
| Activities / day | $8 | $8 | Even |
| Visa-free days (US) | 90 | 90 | Even |
| WiFi / remote work | 3/5 | 3/5 | Even |
| Safety | 3/5 | 3/5 | Even |
| Runway Momentum | -43 | -26 | Ecuador |
| Go Now score | 62 | 64 | Ecuador |
Daily cost at a glance
Side-by-side daily costs — shorter bars mean cheaper for that category.
- Peru
- Ecuador
Peru
A diverse Andean destination offering world-class trekking and history, best visited during the dry season.
Backpacker burn: $42/day · 24 days on $1,000
Full Peru guide →
Ecuador
A diverse Andean nation offering budget-friendly travel, though requiring caution due to regional security concerns.
Backpacker burn: $48/day · 21 days on $1,000
Full Ecuador guide →
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