Moving to Peru from Italy
What to Expect
Considering a move from Italy to Peru? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Italy to Peru, you would find that Peru is 45.3% cheaper than Italy overall. A €64,826 salary in Italy would need to be roughly PEN131,608 in Peru to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Italy and Peru.
What does your salary buy?
€64,826 → PEN131,608
To maintain the same standard of living in Peru
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 63.0% less
Groceries
pay 41.7% less
Transportation
pay 37.6% less
Housing
pay 50.4% less
Childcare
pay 59.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.0% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Italy to Peru.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Peru compared to Italy.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Italy 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Italy 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
Italy 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
Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Peru 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
Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy 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
Italy performs better than Peru across all family life metrics.
Data: Italian Revenue Agency, 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 | Rome | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | Rome | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.
Italy passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Free
Peru passport holder visiting Italy
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 Italy?
On average Peru is about 48% less expensive than Italy, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Peru?
Budget about PEN32,902 for 3 months in Peru (based on a €64,826 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Italy performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy. About 39% of people in Peru feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Italy?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
