Lima, Lima, Peru · Population 10,320,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Peru average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | S/20.48 ($5.46) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | S/81.90 ($21.84) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | S/6.14 ($1.64) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | S/464 ($124) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | S/75.08 ($20.02) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | S/198 ($52.78) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | S/57.33 ($15.29) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | S/57.33 ($15.29) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | S/15.02 ($4.00) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | S/898 ($239) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | S/625 ($167) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | S/1,874 ($500) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Lima is S/2,438 ($650) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of S/1,990 ($531) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly S/2,587 ($690) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (S/625 ($167)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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S/1,597 ($426) / moLima is the capital and one of the key cities in Peru. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is S/1,990 ($531), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around S/625 ($167) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to S/4,623 ($1,233) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately S/3,556 ($948) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Lima is S/2,438 ($650). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least S/2,587 ($690) per month.