Lima – Miraflores / San Isidro / Barranco
Popular with newcomers: cafés, perceived safety, higher rents.
Living & Costs
Rent, everyday costs, healthcare and basics for living in Peru.
Updated: Research as of: November 2026
Rent (orientation)
Numbeo means for Lima (1 Nov 2026). Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco often sit above the mean. Cusco and Arequipa differ; tourist belts rise in season.
Rent Lima (Numbeo, approx.)
| Type | ca. PEN / month | ca. USD / month |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed city centre | 2,570 | 740 |
| 1-bed outside centre | 1,310 | 380 |
| 3-bed city centre | 4,370 | 1,260 |
| 3-bed outside | 2,600 | 750 |
Shopping & eating out
Numbeo Lima extract (approx.)
| Item | ca. PEN | ca. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant | 16 | 5 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range | 120 | 35 |
| Fast-food combo | 24 | 7 |
| Cappuccino | 11 | 3 |
Markets and set lunches lower costs; tourist strips raise them.
Monthly budget (benchmark)
Numbeo estimates monthly costs excluding rent at ca. S/ 2,020 (ca. USD 580) for one person and ca. S/ 7,420 (ca. USD 2,140) for a family of four (1 Nov 2026).
- Internet ca. S/ 90/month.
- Average net salary (Numbeo Lima): ca. S/ 2,290 — context only.
Healthcare (EsSalud / SIS / EPS)
EsSalud covers dependent workers; SIS is public cover for part of the population; private EPS plans complement or replace. Access depends on employment/residence status.
- Without formal cover: private clinics and travel/expat insurance.
- Altitude: plan for soroche care in Cusco/Puno.
- Amazon: discuss vaccines/prophylaxis (e.g. yellow fever) with a clinician.
Places at a glance
Arequipa
Mid-size city, milder highland climate than Cusco.
Cusco
Tourism and altitude; central rents are seasonal.
Trujillo
North coast, often more affordable than central Lima.
Everyday basics
- Plugs: types A and C; supply typically 220 V.
- Time: UTC−5, no daylight saving.
- Earthquakes: ask about meeting points and keep a basic kit.
- Language: Spanish; Quechua/Aymara regionally; English is not universal.
Sources
- Numbeo – Cost of Living Lima (updated 1 Nov 2026)
- EsSalud (seguro social de salud)
- SIS – Seguro Integral de Salud
Disclaimer: This page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules and prices change — verify with official sources.