Places · Peru
The best places to live in Peru
Arcadia scores 26 places in Peru, from Chiclayo at about $800 a month to Barranco (Lima) at about $1,300. 11 are by the sea, 12 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly desert. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Peru
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 26 places Arcadia scores in Peru, not the whole country.
All 26 places in Peru
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Peru?
Across the 26 places Arcadia scores in Peru the median is about $850 a month for one person, from Chiclayo at around $800 to Barranco (Lima) at around $1,300. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Peru?
Chiclayo, at about $800 a month. It is the cheapest of the 26 places Arcadia scores in Peru, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Peru has the best internet?
Lima (PE), rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 26 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Peru?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Lima (PE). These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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