Cost of Living in Peru - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Peru
Address: PE

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $528 (excluding rent), and $856 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,250 (excluding rent), and $1,766 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.06 PEN 13.63

$2.16 PEN 7.26

$6.75 PEN 22.68

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$28.12 PEN 94.5

$16.87 PEN 56.7

$56.2 PEN 189

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.05 PEN 20.34

$5.51 PEN 18.51

$7.99 PEN 26.83

Cappuccino

$2.57 PEN 8.62

$1.36 PEN 4.57

$4.08 PEN 13.72

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

$0.84 PEN 2.81

$0.66 PEN 2.23

$1.87 PEN 6.27

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.51 PEN 1.70

$0.40 PEN 1.35

$1.33 PEN 4.46

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.21 PEN 7.41

$1.38 PEN 4.64

$4.14 PEN 13.92

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.78 PEN 12.70

$2.70 PEN 9.08

$5.94 PEN 19.96

Milk (1 liter)

$1.33 PEN 4.47

$0.94 PEN 3.16

$1.88 PEN 6.33

White Bread (500g)

$2.42 PEN 8.14

$0.84 PEN 2.82

$4.21 PEN 14.15

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.24 PEN 4.18

$0.81 PEN 2.73

$1.77 PEN 5.95

Eggs

$2.66 PEN 8.95

$1.40 PEN 4.70

$4.35 PEN 14.63

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.13 PEN 23.96

$2.83 PEN 9.52

$19.81 PEN 66.6

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.52 PEN 18.54

$2.85 PEN 9.58

$8.54 PEN 28.70

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$8.89 PEN 29.88

$4.66 PEN 15.65

$13.71 PEN 46.07

Apples (1kg)

$1.83 PEN 6.15

$0.85 PEN 2.87

$2.86 PEN 9.60

Banana (1kg)

$0.98 PEN 3.28

$0.55 PEN 1.83

$1.89 PEN 6.36

Oranges (1kg)

$1.04 PEN 3.49

$0.29 PEN 0.96

$1.98 PEN 6.64

Tomato (1kg)

$1.14 PEN 3.82

$0.57 PEN 1.91

$1.87 PEN 6.27

Potato (1kg)

$0.94 PEN 3.17

$0.43 PEN 1.43

$1.70 PEN 5.70

Onion (1kg)

$0.87 PEN 2.92

$0.48 PEN 1.60

$1.59 PEN 5.35

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.71 PEN 2.39

$0.40 PEN 1.35

$1.60 PEN 5.38

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.80 PEN 2.70

$0.51 PEN 1.71

$1.41 PEN 4.75

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.42 PEN 18.23

$4.33 PEN 14.56

$8.13 PEN 27.31

Wine (Bottle)

$9.01 PEN 30.27

$4.81 PEN 16.15

$13.52 PEN 45.44

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.84 PEN 6.19

$1.14 PEN 3.82

$2.85 PEN 9.57

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.80 PEN 9.42

$1.57 PEN 5.28

$4.28 PEN 14.38

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.53 PEN 1.79

$0.27 PEN 0.90

$0.92 PEN 3.10

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$16.78 PEN 56.4

$8.38 PEN 28.17

$42.54 PEN 143

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.18 PEN 7.31

$1.36 PEN 4.58

$4.35 PEN 14.62

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.95 PEN 6.54

$0.86 PEN 2.91

$2.79 PEN 9.37

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$5.68 PEN 19.10

$4.26 PEN 14.32

$11.36 PEN 38.16

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.34 PEN 4.52

$1.11 PEN 3.72

$1.79 PEN 6.01

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

$20.4K PEN 68.5K

$18.2K PEN 61.0K

$23.7K PEN 79.8K

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

$24.0K PEN 80.6K

$21.9K PEN 73.6K

$27.6K PEN 92.6K

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

$47.85 PEN 161

$28.05 PEN 94.3

$99.3 PEN 334

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

$12.34 PEN 41.46

$8.42 PEN 28.31

$19.66 PEN 66.1

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$25.58 PEN 86.0

$19.45 PEN 65.4

$41.73 PEN 140

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$30.55 PEN 103

$22.51 PEN 75.7

$42.21 PEN 142

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$16.40 PEN 55.1

$7.88 PEN 26.49

$27.37 PEN 92.0

Cinema Ticket

$5.68 PEN 19.08

$4.26 PEN 14.31

$9.93 PEN 33.36

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

$168 PEN 566

$83.8 PEN 282

$419 PEN 1,408

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,448 PEN 18.3K

$2,181 PEN 7,329

$9,816 PEN 33.0K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$47.45 PEN 159

$27.52 PEN 92.5

$82.6 PEN 277

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$31.27 PEN 105

$16.84 PEN 56.6

$50.5 PEN 170

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$81.6 PEN 274

$38.77 PEN 130

$110 PEN 370

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$78.8 PEN 265

$42.25 PEN 142

$113 PEN 379

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$471 PEN 1,584

$193 PEN 648

$827 PEN 2,779

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$269 PEN 904

$139 PEN 465

$499 PEN 1,675

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$805 PEN 2,704

$436 PEN 1,465

$1,362 PEN 4,578

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$490 PEN 1,645

$337 PEN 1,131

$909 PEN 3,055

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,238 PEN 7,519

$1,623 PEN 5,454

$3,036 PEN 10.2K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,349 PEN 4,532

$1,045 PEN 3,510

$2,929 PEN 9,842

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$576 PEN 1,935

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 19, 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	$469	$635	$938	$1,507	104.44	351.51
2	Ayacucho	99427		$108	$94.9	$231	$259	29.77	182.99
3	Cajamarca	218741	33	$562	$659	$1,059	$1,546	141.37	202.39
4	Cerro de Pasco	58899	26	$419	$533	$1,163	$1,159	144.56	199.88
5	Chachapoyas	7273						141.65	209.97
6	Chiclayo	60325	37	$517	$757	$1,368	$1,791	96.43	310.98
7	Chimbote	206213		$15.85	$18.59	$33.65	$38.35	39.68	211.37
8	Cusco	428450	38	$521	$761	$1,026	$1,595	101.83	308.52
9	Huancayo	27552	24	$412	$475	$1,099	$1,118	76.85	311.38
10	Huaraz	15169		$122	$123	$310	$281	32.21	94.85
11	Huánuco	89502		$112	$122	$298	$300	202.77	277.42
12	Iquitos	32853		$392	$626	$1,038	$1,630	58.56	42.24
13	La Merced	8000	26	$455	$528	$1,266	$1,185	-	-
14	Lima	9989369	49	$586	$1,000	$1,416	$2,110	154.55	301.96
15	Mancora	2791						60.73	129.11
16	Miraflores	99337	53	$532	$1,048	$1,283	$1,274	105.51	319.28
17	Moquegua	18861		$11.13	$10.46	$13.57	$15.86	307.97	215.04
18	Pisco	14917	26	$433	$529	$999	$1,137	184.79	179.34
19	Piura	158495	31	$398	$632	$1,072	$1,439	203.97	269.68
20	Pucallpa	326040		$434	$454	$818	$1,060	154.91	108.16
21	Tacna	92972		$297	$348	$497	$571	85.21	217.6
22	Talara	91444		$24.32	$27.55	$146	$333	40.96	248.72
23	Tarapoto	68295		$32.19	$30.97	$63.1	$67.0	30.98	221.23
24	Trujillo	314939	39	$456	$777	$1,083	$1,527	267.11	328.79

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.