🇵🇪Cost of Living in Lima
Peru · Population: 10,720,000 · Cost Index: 33/100
Cost of Living in Lima
Peru · South America
Peru's coastal capital is a culinary powerhouse and the gastronomic capital of South America. Lima blends ancient Incan history with colonial architecture and a booming modern food and startup scene.
10,720,000
Population
33
Cost Index
40
Safety Index
46
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $1,350 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$550.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$350.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,100.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$650.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$4.50Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$28.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.50Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.20Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.30Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.95Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.90Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.20Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.00Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.70Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$30.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.45Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.90Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.50Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.20Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$65.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$14.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$22.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$25.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$28.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$8.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$32.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$5.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.80Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.80Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$48.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$30.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$72.00Compare Lima with another city
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- PEN
- Language
- Spanish
- Cost Index
- 33/100
- Safety Index
- 40/100
- Quality of Life
- 46/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.