Moving to Peru from Vietnam
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vietnam to Peru — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Vietnam to Peru, you would find that Peru is 51.8% more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,970,055,297 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly PEN239,851 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 82°F in Hanoi, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Vietnam to Peru.
What does your salary buy?
₫1,970,055,297 → PEN239,851
To maintain the same standard of living in Peru
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Restaurants
pay 80.9% more
Groceries
pay 19.6% more
Transportation
pay 93.9% more
Housing
pay 53.7% more
Childcare
pay 41.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.4 times 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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Vietnam 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
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Peru 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 Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Peru performs significantly better than Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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
Vietnam generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in infant mortality.
Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, 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 | Hanoi | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | Hanoi | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Required
Peru passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Vietnam?
Generally yes: Peru runs about 6% cheaper than Vietnam on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 ₫1,970,055,297 comparable salary, that's around PEN59,963 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 Vietnam and Peru.
Is Peru safe for expats?
Vietnam 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 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Vietnam?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
