What is the cost of living in Lima?

The cost of living in Lima is 75.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 24.1). Groceries are 61.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 67.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PEN 2,522 per month. Local purchasing power index is 49.4 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇪 Peru · #440 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Lima?

Q: Should I move to Lima?

Lima, Peru has a cost of living 75.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 24.1). It is ranked #440 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 49.4 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

75.9% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-75.9%

vs NYC

PEN 2,522

1-BR, city centre

49.4

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Lima

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

24.1 Affordable

Rent

13.4 Very affordable

Groceries

38.9 Affordable

Restaurants

32.1 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

49.4 Weak

Rent in Lima

1-BR, city centre PEN 2,522/mo

1-BR, outside centre PEN 1,158/mo

3-BR, city centre PEN 4,117/mo

3-BR, outside centre PEN 2,206/mo

Save by going outside centre 54% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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