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Nepal vs Peru

Nepal 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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Nepal

South Asia

TrekkingSpiritualityAdventureCulture
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Peru

South America

HistoryAdventureTrekkingFood

Destination 3

Metric
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Nepal

South Asia

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Peru

South America

Daily budget

$30–$55/day

budget → mid

$40–$75/day

budget → mid

Safety
Level 2 · Exercise a high degree of cautionAustralian Govt advice, 2026-10-07Level 2 · Exercise a high degree of cautionAustralian Govt advice, 2026-10-02
Visa

Visa on Arrival $30–50

Tiered: 15 days US$30, 30 days US$50, 90 days US$125. Max 150 days per calendar year.

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

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🟠 Fair

Best months
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Vibe
TrekkingSpiritualityAdventureCulture
HistoryAdventureTrekkingFood
Avg meal
$2–8/meal$3–12/meal
Stay
$5–30/night$15–60/night
Best for
Trekkers, adventure travelers, spiritual seekersHistory buffs, trekkers, South America first-timers
Avoid
Monsoon (June–August) — muddy trails, leeches, visibility zeroNovember–April (rainy season, Inca Trail closes February)

Destination details

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Nepal

South Asia

Everest Base Camp trek
Annapurna Circuit
Pashupatinath temple
Pokhara lake

Language: Nepali / English on trekking routes

Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR)

Transport: $3–10/day (local 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)

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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