Peru Somalia

Updated 2026-05-27

Peru

Minimum Wage

S/5.89 /hr

$1.60 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

S/2,200 /mo

Somalia

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

Sh150,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +128% Peru vs Somalia

Unlike Somalia, which has no statutory minimum wage, Peru mandates a wage floor of $2/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $598/mo in Peru versus $263/mo in Somalia, a 2.3:1 ratio. GDP per capita (PPP) in Peru is 11.1x that of Somalia, underscoring the structural economic divide.

Peru has higher GDP per capita ($17,802 vs $1,602). Peru's unemployment rate is 5.1% compared to Somalia's 18.9%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Peru and Somalia
Metric	Peru	Somalia	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	S/5.89 $1.60	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	S/1,130 $307.07	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	S/15,820 $4,298.91	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	S/2,200 /mo $597.83	Sh150,000 /mo $262.70	+127.6%
Avg. net salary /mo	S/1,870 /mo $508.15	Sh140,000 /mo $245.18	+107.3%
Median individual income /yr	S/15,600 /yr $4,239.13	N/A/yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Peru is higher.

Work Week

Peru: 48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Constitution sets maximum at 48 hours/week, 8 hours/day (or 6 days at 8 hrs). Office workers commonly work 40-45 hrs. Overtime: first 2 hours at 125%, subsequent hours at 135%. Night shift (10pm-6am) receives a 35% surcharge.
Somalia: 48 hrs/wk standard

No reliable standardised workweek provisions are enforced. Friday is the weekly rest day. Labour conditions vary widely between sectors — from formal NGO employment with international standards to highly exploitative informal arrangements. Somaliland and Puntland have some locally administered labour rules.

See this comparison from Somalia's perspective: Somalia vs Peru

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Peru or Somalia?

In Peru, the minimum wage is S/5.89/hr ($1.60 USD). In Somalia, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Peru compared to Somalia?

The average gross salary in Peru is S/2,200/mo ($597.83 USD), compared to Sh150,000/mo ($262.70 USD) in Somalia. In USD terms, workers in Peru earn approximately 128% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Peru and Somalia is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Peru earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Somalia.

How do work hours compare between Peru and Somalia?

Both Peru and Somalia mandate a similar standard work week of 48 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.

What is the cost of living difference between Peru and Somalia?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Peru has the higher GDP per capita at $17,802, which is 11.1x that of Somalia at $1,602. From Peru's perspective, this means goods and services are priced at a higher economic level. A higher GDP per capita generally correlates with higher wages, higher consumer prices, and greater availability of goods and services. Workers moving between these two countries should expect significant differences in rent, food, and transportation costs.