Yes, this comparison seems a bit random. I'll give you some context: I'm from Venezuela. I emigrated many years ago. When I left, prices were completely out of control. There was extreme scarcity, with people standing in long lines to buy a kilo of rice. The price of rationed food was basically zero. Other food was unavailable, and if you were lucky enough to find it at a grocery store, the prices were astronomical. The point is that there wasn't even a base price for any food. On top of that, hyperinflation has obviously made things worse. I emigrated to Peru, and for the past seven years, prices have been "stable." Obviously, there have been price increases, as in any country in recent years, but Peru in South America is currently the country with the most "stable" economy. I returned to Venezuela for a visit after many years. Some acquaintances who are Venezuelan and live in Peru mentioned, the times they were here, that prices here are very high compared to Peru. So yes, here I am visiting my family and at the same time keeping track of prices on everything that is purchased and then comparing it with the prices in Peru