Moving to Peru from Colombia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Colombia to Peru — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Colombia to Peru, you would find that Peru is 37.7% cheaper than Colombia overall. A COP240,000,000 salary in Colombia would need to be roughly PEN160,000 in Peru to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°F vs 61°F in Bogota, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Colombia to Peru.
What does your salary buy?
COP240,000,000 → PEN160,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Peru
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Restaurants
pay 45.2% less
Groceries
pay 27.7% less
Transportation
pay 22.2% less
Housing
pay 46.0% less
Childcare
pay 54.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.0% less
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?
Real numbers on people moving from Colombia to Peru, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Colombia and Peru stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
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 Colombia 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
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Colombia performs better than Peru across all environment metrics.
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
Colombia generally does better on infrastructure, though Peru leads in electricity per capita.
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
Peru performs significantly better than Colombia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Colombia generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN) (2016), Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bogota | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | Bogota | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia 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.
Colombia passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Free
Peru passport holder visiting Colombia
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 Colombia?
Generally yes: Peru runs about 38% cheaper than Colombia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Peru?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a COP240,000,000 comparable salary, that's around PEN40,000 in Peru for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Peru?
With 11.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Peru can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Colombia and Peru.
Is Peru safe for expats?
Peru generally does better on safety, though Colombia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Peru is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 24.9 in Colombia. About 39% of people in Peru feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Colombia?
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 25.4 in Colombia. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Colombia: 80).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Colombia?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 61°F in Bogota. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bogota gets 31.5 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Colombia, the official language is Spanish.
