Moving to Mexico from Peru
What to Expect
Considering a move from Peru to Mexico? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Peru to Mexico, you would find that Mexico is 42.0% more expensive than Peru overall. A PEN260,000 salary in Peru would need to be roughly MX$1,980,000 in Mexico to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Peru and Mexico.
What does your salary buy?
PEN260,000 → MX$1,980,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Mexico
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Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 47.6% more
Transportation
pay 9.5% more
Housing
pay 50.8% more
Childcare
pay 18.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.3% more
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 Peru to Mexico.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mexico compared to Peru.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Peru generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Mexico 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
Peru performs better than Mexico across all environment metrics.
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
Mexico 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
share of people below the poverty line
Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Peru generally does better on family life, though Mexico leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (2016), Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lima | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Lima | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) |
| May | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) |
| Jul | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) |
| Aug | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) |
| Nov | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) |
Data:
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú,
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru and Mexico. To live, work, or study long-term in Mexico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mexico's immigration authority.
Peru passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa Required
Mexico passport holder visiting Peru
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 Mexico than Peru?
On average Mexico is around 42% pricier than Peru, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Mexico?
Budget about MX$495,000 for 3 months in Mexico (based on a PEN260,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mexico?
Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 21.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Mexico safe for expats?
Peru generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mexico is 24.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Peru. About 39% of people in Mexico feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Peru?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 16.9 in Peru. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).
What's the weather like in Mexico compared to Peru?
The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.
What language do they speak in Mexico?
The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.
