Moving to Peru from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Marshall Islands to Peru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Marshall Islands to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Marshall Islands to Peru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
PE
12.7

Marshall Islands performs better than Peru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
PE
16.2

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
PE
2.0t

Marshall Islands performs better than Peru across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MH
2.3
PE
9.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
PE
71.0%

Peru performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
PE
$15,100

Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
PE
10.8

Marshall Islands generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Peru

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Peru without a visa.
Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
Peru passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.

Data: 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 9.3 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?

Marshall Islands performs better than Peru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Marshall Islands?

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH PE
Population 79,906 32,275,736
Currency United States Dollar ($) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages English, Marshallese Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105