🇵🇪 South America
Lima, Peru
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World-class food scene; Miraflores/San Isidro push center rents up
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Lima climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 212,087 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 330 Mbps | 290 Mbps | 5 ms | 184,781 |
| Mobile | 61.1 Mbps | 22.8 Mbps | 20 ms | 27,306 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 3.407 PEN, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $579 | PEN 1,972 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,333 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,125 | PEN 7,237 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $636 | PEN 2,166 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $754 | PEN 2,569 |
| 1BR outside center | $356 | PEN 1,212 |
| 3BR city center | $1,265 | PEN 4,308 |
| 3BR outside center | $630 | PEN 2,148 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $218 | PEN 743 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $131 | PEN 446 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $4.40 | PEN 15.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $35.23 | PEN 120 |
| Fast food combo | $6.88 | PEN 23.45 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.54 | PEN 15.48 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $3.31 | PEN 11.27 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $67 | PEN 228 |
| Phone plan / mo | $16 | PEN 53.05 |
| Internet / mo | $25 | PEN 85.98 |
| Gym membership / mo | $32 | PEN 108 |
| Cinema ticket | $6.61 | PEN 22.50 |
| Preschool / mo | $184 | PEN 628 |
| International school / yr | $13,430 | PEN 45,748 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $21,952 | PEN 74,778 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Peru
Country-level research that applies to living in Lima — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90-183 days visa-free (officer sets it → ask for 183) |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (law passed, rollout 2024-25 → still maturing) — income requirement ~$2,500/mo commonly cited (DL 1582 framework) → consulates still rolling out uniform procedures, confirm with your post — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Rentista → PR at 3 yrs; nomad visa's PR status unclear |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 30% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 4/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Peru profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo