Moving to Peru from Guatemala
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Guatemala to Peru — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Guatemala to Peru, you would find that Peru is 20.9% cheaper than Guatemala overall. A GTQ572,867 salary in Guatemala would need to be roughly PEN177,926 in Peru to maintain the same lifestyle.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Guatemala to Peru.
What does your salary buy?
GTQ572,867 → PEN177,926
To maintain the same standard of living in Peru
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Restaurants
pay 23.0% less
Groceries
pay 35.8% less
Transportation
pay 21.1% more
Housing
pay 43.0% less
Childcare
pay 23.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.0% 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 Guatemala to Peru, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Guatemala and Peru stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guatemala generally does better on safety, though Peru 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 Guatemala 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
Guatemala 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 Guatemala leads in water stress level.
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
Guatemala 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 Guatemala leads in life expectancy.
Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, 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 | Guatemala City | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | Guatemala City | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Free
Peru passport holder visiting Guatemala
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 Guatemala?
Generally yes: Peru runs about 30% cheaper than Guatemala 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 GTQ572,867 comparable salary, that's around PEN44,482 in Peru for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Peru?
With 9.3 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 Guatemala and Peru.
Is Peru safe for expats?
Guatemala generally does better on safety, though Peru leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Guatemala?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
