How expensive is Lima compared to other cities?

Lima ranks #442 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 76.4% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 13.4 and local purchasing power is 49.4.

What is the average rent in Lima?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Lima city centre costs approximately PEN 2,522 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to PEN 1,158 (saving 54%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around PEN 4,117.

Is Lima affordable to live in?

Lima is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are very affordable, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇵🇪 Peru · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Lima

Affordable: goedkoper dan 76.4% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #442 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 23.4% van de steden wereldwijd

Affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Affordable

Boodschappen

Weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Lima

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	PEN 2,522/mo ≈ $734	PEN 1,158/mo ≈ $337	54%
3-Kamer	PEN 4,117/mo ≈ $1,199	PEN 2,206/mo ≈ $642	46%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★★ High Confidence

Lima has a cost of living index of 24.1 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

24.1

Index

Sources

3.6

Gap between sources