Austin vs Lima: cost of living for digital nomads
Austin, United States and Lima, Peru, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Lima is about 59% cheaper than Austin for a month of nomad living ($1,200 vs $2,950).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $540 in Lima against $1,500 in Austin.
- Austin scores higher on safety (7/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Austin: 250 Mbps typical against 80 Mbps.
- Austin is temperate; Lima is arid.
Austin wins 2 of the measured lines; Lima wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Austin or Lima?
Lima is cheaper: about $1,200/month against $2,950/month in Austin, roughly 59% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Austin or Lima?
Austin scores higher on safety: 7/10 against 6/10 for Lima.
Which has faster internet, Austin or Lima?
Austin has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 80 Mbps in Lima.
| Line | Austin | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,950 | $1,200 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $540 |
| Food | $620 | $340 |
| Transport | $90 | $40 |
| Coworking | $200 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 80 |
| Climate | temperate | arid |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Austin September 11, 2026, Lima November 4, 2026.