Moving to Peru from Philippines
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Philippines to Peru — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Philippines to Peru, you would find that Peru is 34.4% more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,598,400 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly PEN251,876 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 88°F in Manila, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Philippines to Peru.
What does your salary buy?
₱4,598,400 → PEN251,876
To maintain the same standard of living in Peru
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 43.7% more
Groceries
pay 14.6% less
Transportation
pay 2.5 times more
Housing
pay 10.6% more
Childcare
pay 3.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 45.5% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Philippines to Peru, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Philippines and Peru stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru 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
Philippines generally does better on environment, though Peru leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Peru performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru 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
Philippines generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in infant mortality.
Data: Bureau of Internal Revenue, 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 | Manila | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
View all months
| Month | Manila | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.
Philippines passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Free
Peru passport holder visiting Philippines
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 Philippines?
Headline costs are within a few percent between Peru and Philippines; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.
How much money do I need to move to Peru?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ₱4,598,400 comparable salary, that's around PEN62,969 in Peru for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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 Philippines and Peru.
Is Peru safe for expats?
Philippines performs better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Philippines?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Philippines?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
