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Greece vs Peru

Greece from about $70/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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Greece

Western Europe

IslandsHistoryFoodRomance

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Peru

South America

HistoryAdventureTrekkingFood

Destination 3

Metric	🇬🇷 Greece Western Europe	🇵🇪 Peru South America
Daily budget	$70–$130/day budget → mid	$40–$75/day budget → mid
Safety	Level 1 · Exercise normal safety precautionsAustralian Govt advice, 2026-09-30	Level 2 · Exercise a high degree of cautionAustralian Govt advice, 2026-10-02
Visa	Schengen / Visa-Free Schengen 90 days is a ROLLING limit across any 180 — a second trip inside that window has less left.	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	IslandsHistoryFoodRomance	HistoryAdventureTrekkingFood
Avg meal	$6–18/meal	$3–12/meal
Stay	$40–150/night	$15–60/night
Best for	Couples, history buffs, island hoppers	History buffs, trekkers, South America first-timers
Avoid	July–August (extreme crowds on islands, very hot)	November–April (rainy season, Inca Trail closes February)

Destination details

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Greece

Western Europe

Santorini caldera sunset

Acropolis Athens

Mykonos beach clubs

Delphi oracle ruins

Language: Greek / English widely spoken

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Transport: $5–20/day (ferry/bus)

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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)

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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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