Moving to Peru from Iceland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iceland to Peru? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iceland to Peru, you would find that Peru is 65.2% cheaper than Iceland overall. A ISK9,423,000 salary in Iceland would need to be roughly PEN70,178 in Peru to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°F vs 45°F in Reykjavik, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iceland and Peru.
What does your salary buy?
ISK9,423,000 → PEN70,178
To maintain the same standard of living in Peru
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Restaurants
pay 76.0% less
Groceries
pay 60.5% less
Transportation
pay 53.4% less
Housing
pay 71.6% less
Childcare
pay 69.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 63.5% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Iceland to Peru.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Peru compared to Iceland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland performs better than Peru across all safety metrics.
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 Iceland 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
Iceland 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
Iceland 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
Iceland generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru leads in top income tax 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
Iceland performs better than Peru across all family life metrics.
Data: Directorate of Internal Revenue, 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 | Reykjavik | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | Reykjavik | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Icelandic Meteorological Office,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.
Iceland passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Free
Peru passport holder visiting Iceland
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 Iceland?
On average Peru is about 72% less expensive than Iceland, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Peru?
Budget about PEN17,544 for 3 months in Peru (based on a ISK9,423,000 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?
Iceland performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Iceland. About 39% of people in Peru feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Iceland?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iceland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 45.2 in Iceland. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Iceland?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 45°F in Reykjavik. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Reykjavik gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.
