Can you live in Lima with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,537, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Lima with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,537, you would have roughly $463 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Lima with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,537, you would have roughly $1,463 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Lima with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,537, you would have roughly $3,463 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Lima with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,537, you would have roughly $6,463 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Lima, Peru

How much does it really cost to live in Lima? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

South America 👥 9,700,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 PEN

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$ $650 1-bedroom rent / mo

68 Quality of life / 100

50 Safety / 100

78 Internet / 100

74 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$650
Food (moderate)	$380
Transport	$20
Utilities	$70
Internet	$28
Healthcare	$65
Entertainment	$165
Total (moderate)	$1,537

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Lima.

Shared accommodation	$280
Studio	$500
1-bedroom	$650
2-bedroom	$950
3-bedroom	$1,300

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City Scores

How Lima rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityLima
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyPEN
Time zoneAmerica/Lima

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Pros and Cons of Lima

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,003 per month Basic $1,158 per month Moderate $1,537 per month Comfortable $2,118 per month Premium $3,393 per month

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Can You Live in Lima on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-537 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$463 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,463 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,463 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,463 / month