Moving to Peru from Brazil
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brazil to Peru? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brazil to Peru, you would find that Peru is 2.7% more expensive than Brazil overall. A R$384,308 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly PEN254,678 in Peru to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brazil and Peru.
What does your salary buy?
R$384,308 → PEN254,678
To maintain the same standard of living in Peru
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 17.3% less
Groceries
pay 3.6% more
Transportation
pay 16.2% more
Housing
pay 11.1% more
Childcare
pay 35.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 51.8% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Brazil to Peru.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Peru compared to Brazil.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Peru generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in feel safe walking at night.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Brazil generally does better on environment, though Peru leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Brazil performs better than Peru across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Brazil generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in infant mortality.
Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Brasilia | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | Brasilia | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil and Peru. To live, work, or study long-term in Peru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Peru's immigration authority.
Brazil passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Free
Peru passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Peru than Brazil?
Peru and Brazil are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Peru?
Budget about PEN63,670 for 3 months in Peru (based on a R$384,308 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Peru?
Connectivity is usually fine (Peru: 9.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Peru offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Peru safe for expats?
Peru generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil. About 39% of people in Peru feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Brazil?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Brazil?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.
