Moving to Peru from New York
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New York to Peru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New York to Peru, you would find that Peru is 67.7% cheaper than New York. A $75,000 salary in New York would need to be roughly PEN83,900 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 62°F in New York City, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 72.3% less
Groceries
pay 57.4% less
Transportation
pay 33.5% less
Housing
pay 80.5% less
Childcare
pay 86.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 58.0% 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.
What salary do you need in Peru?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → PEN83,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Peru
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from New York to Peru, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New York to Peru.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Peru performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York 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
share of people below the poverty line
New York performs better than Peru across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Peru performs significantly better than New York across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Peru vs New York
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New York City | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | New York City | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Can you move from New York to Peru?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Free
Peru passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 New York?
Yes — Peru is on average about 68% cheaper than New York. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Peru?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly PEN20,975 in Peru on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Peru?
Usually fine from major cities in Peru. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to New York?
Peru performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Peru compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In New York, the official language is English.
