Lima
Peru
Updated on August 26, 2025
Overview
The capital and most populous city of Peru, political, cultural and economic center of the country. City of Kings, blending colonial history with urban modernity.
Average cost of living€833.76
Quality of Life60/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€300.00
1-bed flat (center)€551.19
1-bed flat (outside)€293.25
3-bed flat (center)€970.84
3-bed flat (outside)€533.54
Utilities
Basic utilities€47.60
Internet€21.31
Mobile plan€11.36
Transportation
One-way ticket€0.60
Monthly pass€19.24
Taxi start€2.89
Gasoline (1 l)€1.16
Leisure
Cinema ticket€6.61
Fitness club€27.44
Education
Preschool (month)€300.00
Intl. primary (year)€9,000.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,431.56
sqm outside center€1,305.90
Advantages
- ✓ Main economic center of the country
- ✓ Rich history and cultural heritage
- ✓ World-renowned gastronomy
- ✓ International connectivity
- ✓ Variety of districts and housing options
Disadvantages
- × Heavy traffic congestion
- × Air pollution
- × Citizen insecurity
- × High cost of living in certain districts
- × Overpopulation