Peru · Americas
Lima
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,200Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $810/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Peru.
Healthcare
Public care (MINSA/EsSalud) is under-resourced and congested, while private clinics in Lima, Arequipa and Cusco offer markedly better facilities and shorter waits.
Taxes
Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, so foreign-source income and foreign pensions are added to net global income and taxed at progressive rates of 8% to 30%.
English
Moderate — English is mainly found in Lima's business districts and in tourist areas such as Cusco and Miraflores; Spanish is needed for daily life elsewhere.
Getting in — Peru
Full Peru guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Tourist Stay
Up to 183 days per year
Rentista Visa
Renewable → permanent residency
Student Visa
Up to 1 year, renewable
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Lima at a glance
Lima, Peru costs about $1,200 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 45% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $540 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 80 Mbps and safety scores 6/10. Similar cities range from San Salvador at $1,170 a month to Oaxaca at $1,200.
Costs verified on November 4, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Lima
How much does it cost to live in Lima?
A solo remote worker in Lima, Peru spends an estimated $1,200 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Lima?
Rent in Lima is an estimated $540 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Lima?
Internet in Lima averages 80 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Lima?
A coworking space in Lima costs an estimated $100 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Lima safe?
Lima has a safety score of 6/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Lima's nomad score?
Lima scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.