Cost of Living in Lima, Peru

Lima has a cost of living index of 45/100 (New York = 100). It is 55% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

45/100
Cost Index
$730/mo
Median Income
30/100
Safety Index
desert
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$850/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$500/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,800/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 25/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.95/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 25/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$30/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
TransportationScore: 20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$27/month
One-Way Ticket$0.55/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.5/km
UtilitiesScore: 25/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$45/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$27/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
HealthcareScore: 40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$45/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
EntertainmentScore: 25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$7/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
FitnessScore: 20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry
Personal CareScore: 25/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$60/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lima cheap to live in?

Lima has a cost of living index of 45/100, where New York = 100. It is 55% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in Lima?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Lima costs approximately $850/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $500/month.

Is Lima good for digital nomads?

Lima has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Lima?

The median net monthly salary in Lima is approximately $730 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Lima compare to New York for cost of living?

Lima (cost index 45) is 55% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,375/month by moving from New York to Lima.

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