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Lima

Lima

Peru

Updated on October 02, 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€812.16
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

Buying House

sqm in city center€1,431.56
sqm outside center€1,305.90

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

Demographics

Population 9,751,717
Metropolitan area population 11,200,000
Metropolitan area

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