Peru · Expat City Guide

Key Facts

Budget. A comfortable life in a good district runs US$1,300 to US$1,600 a month; sharing or cheaper areas bring it to US$800 to US$1,200.

Housing. A modern one-bedroom costs US$900 to US$1,400 in Miraflores or San Isidro, and from US$600 in Barranco.

Food. Lima is the gastronomic capital of the Americas — world-top-ten restaurants and US$4 menú lunches alike.