Cost of Living in Peru - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Peru
Address: PE

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $534 (excluding rent), and $839 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,249 (excluding rent), and $1,806 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.18 PEN 14.05

$2.23 PEN 7.48

$6.96 PEN 23.38

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$28.22 PEN 94.8

$16.93 PEN 56.9

$56.4 PEN 190

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.25 PEN 20.99

$5.68 PEN 19.10

$8.24 PEN 27.68

Cappuccino

$2.66 PEN 8.93

$1.41 PEN 4.74

$4.23 PEN 14.22

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.91 PEN 3.06

$0.72 PEN 2.42

$2.03 PEN 6.81

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.55 PEN 1.84

$0.43 PEN 1.46

$1.44 PEN 4.82

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.18 PEN 7.31

$1.36 PEN 4.58

$4.09 PEN 13.74

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.98 PEN 13.36

$2.84 PEN 9.54

$6.24 PEN 20.98

Milk (1 liter)

$1.38 PEN 4.64

$0.98 PEN 3.29

$1.96 PEN 6.57

White Bread (500g)

$2.35 PEN 7.90

$0.81 PEN 2.73

$4.08 PEN 13.72

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.28 PEN 4.31

$0.84 PEN 2.82

$1.83 PEN 6.14

Eggs

$2.58 PEN 8.68

$1.36 PEN 4.55

$4.22 PEN 14.19

Local Cheese (1kg)

$6.84 PEN 22.98

$2.72 PEN 9.13

$18.99 PEN 63.8

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.43 PEN 18.24

$2.80 PEN 9.42

$8.40 PEN 28.24

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$9.26 PEN 31.12

$4.85 PEN 16.30

$14.28 PEN 47.98

Apples (1kg)

$1.74 PEN 5.83

$0.81 PEN 2.72

$2.71 PEN 9.10

Banana (1kg)

$0.97 PEN 3.28

$0.55 PEN 1.83

$1.89 PEN 6.35

Oranges (1kg)

$1.03 PEN 3.46

$0.28 PEN 0.95

$1.96 PEN 6.59

Tomato (1kg)

$1.15 PEN 3.86

$0.57 PEN 1.93

$1.89 PEN 6.35

Potato (1kg)

$0.97 PEN 3.24

$0.44 PEN 1.46

$1.73 PEN 5.82

Onion (1kg)

$0.89 PEN 2.97

$0.49 PEN 1.63

$1.62 PEN 5.46

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.75 PEN 2.52

$0.43 PEN 1.43

$1.70 PEN 5.70

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.78 PEN 2.62

$0.49 PEN 1.66

$1.37 PEN 4.61

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.69 PEN 19.13

$4.55 PEN 15.28

$8.53 PEN 28.66

Wine (Bottle)

$9.02 PEN 30.31

$4.81 PEN 16.17

$13.54 PEN 45.50

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.77 PEN 5.94

$1.09 PEN 3.66

$2.73 PEN 9.18

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.75 PEN 9.23

$1.54 PEN 5.17

$4.20 PEN 14.10

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.54 PEN 1.80

$0.27 PEN 0.90

$0.93 PEN 3.13

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$16.45 PEN 55.3

$8.22 PEN 27.63

$41.72 PEN 140

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.26 PEN 7.61

$1.42 PEN 4.76

$4.53 PEN 15.22

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.84 PEN 6.19

$0.82 PEN 2.75

$2.64 PEN 8.87

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$5.44 PEN 18.27

$4.08 PEN 13.70

$10.86 PEN 36.50

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.33 PEN 4.45

$1.09 PEN 3.67

$1.76 PEN 5.93

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$20.5K PEN 69.0K

$18.3K PEN 61.4K

$23.9K PEN 80.3K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$24.4K PEN 81.8K

$22.2K PEN 74.6K

$28.0K PEN 94.0K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$47.54 PEN 160

$27.87 PEN 93.7

$98.7 PEN 332

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$12.29 PEN 41.29

$8.39 PEN 28.19

$19.58 PEN 65.8

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$25.88 PEN 87.0

$19.68 PEN 66.1

$42.21 PEN 142

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$30.01 PEN 101

$22.12 PEN 74.3

$41.47 PEN 139

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$16.33 PEN 54.9

$7.85 PEN 26.38

$27.26 PEN 91.6

Cinema Ticket

$5.59 PEN 18.79

$4.19 PEN 14.09

$9.78 PEN 32.85

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$164 PEN 552

$81.8 PEN 275

$409 PEN 1,374

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,463 PEN 18.4K

$2,187 PEN 7,349

$9,842 PEN 33.1K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$47.74 PEN 160

$27.70 PEN 93.1

$83.1 PEN 279

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$30.61 PEN 103

$16.48 PEN 55.4

$49.44 PEN 166

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$83.3 PEN 280

$39.57 PEN 133

$112 PEN 377

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$78.9 PEN 265

$42.33 PEN 142

$113 PEN 379

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$475 PEN 1,597

$195 PEN 654

$834 PEN 2,803

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$270 PEN 907

$139 PEN 466

$500 PEN 1,679

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$811 PEN 2,725

$439 PEN 1,476

$1,373 PEN 4,612

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$485 PEN 1,631

$334 PEN 1,122

$901 PEN 3,028

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,217 PEN 7,448

$1,608 PEN 5,401

$3,007 PEN 10.1K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,365 PEN 4,588

$1,057 PEN 3,552

$2,964 PEN 9,959

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$582 PEN 1,957

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

10.63

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 13, 2026

By City in Peru

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Arequipa	17062	32	$429	$629	$1,104	$1,471	104.44	351.51
2	Ayacucho	99427		$109	$95.9	$270	$259	29.77	182.99
3	Cajamarca	218741	33	$568	$654	$1,111	$1,552	141.37	202.39
4	Cerro de Pasco	58899	26	$499	$513	$1,189	$1,175	144.56	199.88
5	Chachapoyas	7273						141.65	209.97
6	Chiclayo	60325	37	$580	$733	$1,466	$1,748	96.43	310.98
7	Chimbote	206213		$18.09	$18.66	$34.43	$38.82	39.68	211.37
8	Cusco	428450	38	$491	$747	$1,236	$1,590	101.83	308.52
9	Huancayo	27552	24	$445	$470	$1,169	$1,136	76.85	311.38
10	Huaraz	15169		$110	$123	$243	$279	32.21	94.85
11	Huánuco	89502		$97.3	$125	$314	$309	202.77	277.42
12	Iquitos	32853		$358	$642	$990	$1,616	58.56	42.24
13	La Merced	8000	26	$523	$519	$1,228	$1,213	-	-
14	Lima	9989369	49	$577	$979	$1,397	$2,105	154.55	301.96
15	Mancora	2791						60.73	129.11
16	Miraflores	99337	53	$464	$1,081	$1,254	$1,304	105.51	319.28
17	Moquegua	18861		$9.85	$10.29	$16.92	$15.88	307.97	215.04
18	Pisco	14917	26	$436	$530	$1,018	$1,117	184.79	179.34
19	Piura	158495	31	$519	$631	$1,123	$1,443	203.97	269.68
20	Pucallpa	326040		$366	$446	$991	$1,054	154.91	108.16
21	Tacna	92972		$259	$345	$576	$569	85.21	217.6
22	Talara	91444		$27.23	$28.08	$153	$340	40.96	248.72
23	Tarapoto	68295		$31.07	$31.73	$67.5	$66.1	30.98	221.23
24	Trujillo	314939	39	$464	$778	$866	$1,554	267.11	328.79

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Cost of Living in Peru - Frequently Asked Questions

Peru often feels like strong value for travelers, expats, and digital nomads, especially if you prioritize local options over tourist hubs. Cost of Living in Peru can be noticeably lower when you shop at markets, cook at home, and choose housing in noncentral neighborhoods. You'll find a range from basic, well-connected apartments to modern flats with amenities, often at a fraction of Western rents. Public transport is generally affordable, and food – from mercados to casual eateries – stays wallet-friendly. Tourist-season spikes exist, so timing matters for bookings and short-term stays. Overall, the pace and mix of urban life offer comfort without the sticker shock you might expect. Tip: Map a two-trip monthly plan that aligns work and exploration.

Daily life centers on a blend of affordability and variety. In housing, you'll find furnished options in safer areas of major cities and quieter neighborhoods on the outskirts, with rental terms ranging from short stays to longer leases. Food options are rich and accessible, from markets selling fresh produce to casual eateries offering regional dishes; cooking at home stretches your budget. Transport is practical and budget-friendly: buses, colectivos, and metro networks cover core routes, with rideshares as a backup. Everyday errands like banking and healthcare are straightforward in urban cores, while more remote towns require planning. Peru living cost varies by city, so test a neighborhood before you commit. Tip: Spend a week living in different areas to compare amenities and pace before signing a longer lease.

Quality of life in Peru hinges on access to reliable services, safety, climate that suits you, and a neighborhood that matches your rhythm. Use a simple budgeting framework: cover essentials first, then discretionary spending, with a buffer for travel. Seasonality matters: coastal cities stay mild year-round, while Andean highlands can swing with rain or cold nights; tourist areas tighten up in peak season and ease off in shoulder months. To pick a district, align daily tasks with transit lines, markets, and coworking spaces; test-drive a few blocks by foot and walk the routes you’ll actually use. Tip: Build a flexible plan that prioritizes safety, reliable connectivity, and easy access to the things you value most.