How Peru compares across key indices
Cost of Living
52 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
63/100
Healthcare
66/100
Quality of Life
142/200
How far your money goes in Peru
Cost of Living
52
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
39
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
52
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
55
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Peru - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
63/100
Crime Index
34/100
Lower is better
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Peru has 136 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,045 in Chulucanas to $1,416 in Lima. Chulucanas leads on safety, scoring 66/100. Chulucanas ranks highest for quality of life at 147/200.
Chulucanas
$1,045/mo
Chulucanas
66/100
Chulucanas
147/200
Lima
82/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| Lima | $1,416 | 55/100 | 141/200 | 82/100 | 67 |
| Callao | $1,206 | 60/100 | 143/200 | 73/100 | 59 |
| Arequipa | $1,193 | 60/100 | 144/200 | 72/100 | 58 |
| Trujillo | $1,187 | 60/100 | 144/200 | 71/100 | 58 |
| Chiclayo | $1,159 | 61/100 | 144/200 | 70/100 | 56 |
| Piura | $1,151 | 62/100 | 145/200 | 69/100 | 55 |
| Huancayo | $1,149 | 62/100 | 145/200 | 69/100 | 55 |
| Cusco | $1,146 | 62/100 | 145/200 | 69/100 | 55 |
| Iquitos | $1,139 | 62/100 | 145/200 | 69/100 | 54 |
| Pucallpa | $1,131 | 63/100 | 145/200 | 68/100 | 53 |
| Chimbote | $1,129 | 63/100 | 145/200 | 68/100 | 53 |
| Tacna | $1,123 | 63/100 | 145/200 | 68/100 | 53 |
| Ica | $1,123 | 63/100 | 145/200 | 68/100 | 53 |
| Santiago de Surco | $1,116 | 63/100 | 145/200 | 67/100 | 52 |
| Juliaca | $1,115 | 63/100 | 145/200 | 67/100 | 52 |
| Cajamarca | $1,105 | 64/100 | 146/200 | 66/100 | 52 |
| Huánuco | $1,102 | 64/100 | 146/200 | 66/100 | 51 |
| Miraflores | $1,100 | 64/100 | 146/200 | 66/100 | 51 |
| Santa Anita - Los Ficus | $1,099 | 64/100 | 146/200 | 66/100 | 51 |
| Sullana | $1,092 | 64/100 | 146/200 | 66/100 | 51 |
| Chincha Alta | $1,089 | 64/100 | 146/200 | 66/100 | 50 |
| Ayacucho | $1,084 | 64/100 | 146/200 | 65/100 | 50 |
| San Martin | $1,081 | 65/100 | 146/200 | 65/100 | 50 |
| Puno | $1,080 | 65/100 | 146/200 | 65/100 | 50 |
| Huaraz | $1,075 | 65/100 | 146/200 | 65/100 | 50 |
| San Francisco De Borja | $1,068 | 65/100 | 147/200 | 64/100 | 49 |
| Talara | $1,066 | 65/100 | 147/200 | 64/100 | 49 |
| Tumbes | $1,065 | 65/100 | 147/200 | 64/100 | 49 |
| Chosica | $1,059 | 65/100 | 147/200 | 64/100 | 48 |
| Puerto Maldonado | $1,057 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 64/100 | 48 |
| Breña | $1,056 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 64/100 | 48 |
| San Juan | $1,052 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Ciudad Satelite | $1,051 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Chilca | $1,049 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Selva Alegre | $1,049 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Abancay | $1,049 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 63/100 | 48 |
| Moquegua | $1,046 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 63/100 | 47 |
| Chulucanas | $1,045 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 63/100 | 47 |
| San Isidro | $1,045 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 63/100 | 47 |
| San Fernando | $1,045 | 66/100 | 147/200 | 63/100 | 47 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Peru
Pollution Index
54/100
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Common questions about living in Peru, answered with data
Peru has a cost of living index of 52 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,068 in San Francisco De Borja and reach $1,416 in Lima.
San Francisco De Borja is the most affordable city in Peru in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,068 for a single person including rent. Huaraz is the next most affordable at $1,075/mo.
Peru has a safety index of 63/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, San Francisco De Borja scores highest on safety at 65/100.
San Francisco De Borja ranks highest for quality of life in Peru, scoring 147/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,068/mo for a single person.
Peru scores 66/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Peru's cost of living is roughly 48% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 61% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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