Moving to Peru from El Salvador
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from El Salvador to Peru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from El Salvador to Peru. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°F vs 87°F in San Salvador, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from El Salvador to Peru, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from El Salvador to Peru.
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 El Salvador leads in homicide rate.
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 El Salvador leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
El Salvador generally does better on environment, though Peru leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Peru generally does better on infrastructure, though El Salvador leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru leads in gdp per capita.
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
Peru generally does better on family life, though El Salvador leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (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 | San Salvador | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | San Salvador | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Gerencia de Meteorología,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.
El Salvador passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Free
Peru passport holder visiting El Salvador
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Peru?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Peru has 11.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Peru safe for expats?
Peru generally does better on safety, though El Salvador leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Peru is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.9 in El Salvador. About 39% of people in Peru feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to El Salvador?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in health coverage index. There are 16.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 16.2 in El Salvador. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to El Salvador?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.
