Moving to Peru from Niger

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Niger to Peru — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Niger to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°F vs 97°F in Niamey, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Niger and Peru stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

NE
4.4
PE
5.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NE
24.9
PE
12.7

Niger generally does better on safety, though Peru leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NE
$76
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NE
0.2
PE
16.2

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NE
93.0
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NE
0.1t
PE
2.0t

Niger generally does better on environment, though Peru leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NE
0.1
PE
9.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NE
11.0%
PE
7.2%

Peru performs significantly better than Niger across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NE
0.6%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NE
$1,600
PE
$15,100

Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Niger leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NE
60.1 yrs
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NE
66.8
PE
10.8

Peru performs significantly better than Niger across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Niamey Rain: 21.3 in/yr (541 mm)
97° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Niamey Lima
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/19°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 103°/80°F (39°/27°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/74°F (34°/24°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/68°F (36°/20°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Niamey Lima
Jan 90°/61°F (32.5°/16.1°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.7°/19.0°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 102°/73°F (39.1°/22.9°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 106°/80°F (40.9°/26.5°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 104°/82°F (40.2°/27.7°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 99°/78°F (37.2°/25.7°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 93°/75°F (34.0°/24.1°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 91°/74°F (33.0°/23.2°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 94°/74°F (34.4°/23.6°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 100°/76°F (37.8°/24.2°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (36.2°/19.5°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.3°/16.7°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN) Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN), Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Niger 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.

Niger passport

Niger passport holder visiting Peru

Visa Required
Niger passport holders need a visa to enter Peru.
Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Niger

Visa Required
Peru passport holders need a visa to enter Niger.

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?

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 Niger and Peru.

Is Peru safe for expats?

Niger generally does better on safety, though Peru leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Niger.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Niger?

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Niger leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 0.2 in Niger. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Niger: 35).

What's the weather like in Peru compared to Niger?

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 97°F in Niamey. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Niamey gets 21.3 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Niger, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

NE PE
Population 24,484,587 32,275,736
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages French Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +227 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105