Peru
Peru's gastronomic capital on the Pacific coast, where world-class ceviche, pre-Columbian history, and a vibrant creative scene create an increasingly cosmopolitan city.
#124 of 250
18% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 175
Based on NYC = 100 index
Lima is the 124. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 175 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is restaurants, 56% below the median: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 5, domestic beer (0.5l) $ 6. You also get off lightly on entertainment, housing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
48 prices on this page come from live scrapers (10 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Lima, Peru. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/lima. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 530.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | InfoCasas |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 768.24 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | InfoCasas |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 797.24 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | InfoCasas |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,287.17 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | InfoCasas |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 5.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Beef (1kg) | 14.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 11.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 11.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.70 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.97 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Butter (200g) | 4.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Eggs (12) | 2.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread (500g) | 3.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oats (500g) | 2.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Garlic (1kg) | 17.97 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.03 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Flour (1kg) | 3.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Coffee (250g) | 8.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 5.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 5.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.66 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 27.45 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 8.70 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices (Americas) |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 57.98 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.58 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 1.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 66.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 60.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 37.40 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 40.56 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
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