Moving to Peru from Wyoming

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Wyoming to Peru? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Wyoming to Peru, you would find that Peru is 49.4% cheaper than Wyoming. A $75,000 salary in Wyoming would need to be roughly PEN121,490 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 58°F in Cheyenne, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Wyoming and Peru.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 PEN121,490

To maintain the same standard of living in Peru

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 63.2% less

Groceries

pay 44.6% less

Transportation

pay 6.3% less

Housing

pay 74.3% less

Childcare

pay 83.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 49.5% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 3.36 PEN (August 2026)

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 Wyoming to Peru.

Living there in 2020
41,292 ↑ 118% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Peru · UN DESA

Who's moving to Peru?

Top countries of origin for Peru's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Peru compared to Wyoming.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

WY
34.6%
PE
19.7%

Peru performs significantly better than Wyoming across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

WY
89.3%
PE
71.0%

Wyoming performs better than Peru across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WY
3.6%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WY
$67,568
PE
$15,100

Wyoming performs better than Peru across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

WY
76.3 yrs
PE
68.9 yrs

Wyoming performs better than Peru across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Cheyenne Rain: 15.9 in/yr (405 mm)
58° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cheyenne Lima
Jan–Mar 42°/20°F (6°/-6°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/40°F (18°/4°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/52°F (26°/11°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/25°F (9°/-4°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Cheyenne Lima
Jan 40°/18°F (4.2°/-7.8°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 40°/19°F (4.7°/-7.4°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 47°/24°F (8.6°/-4.2°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 55°/31°F (12.7°/-0.7°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 65°/40°F (18.2°/4.6°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 75°/49°F (24.1°/9.4°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 83°/56°F (28.6°/13.1°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 81°/54°F (27.3°/12.3°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 72°/45°F (22.1°/7.1°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 59°/34°F (14.9°/1.1°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 47°/24°F (8.1°/-4.3°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 38°/17°F (3.4°/-8.2°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, 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 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

United States passport holder visiting Peru

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Peru without a visa.
Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Peru passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 Wyoming?

On average Peru is about 52% less expensive than Wyoming, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Peru?

Budget about PEN30,372 for 3 months in Peru (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Peru?

From major Peru cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Wyoming and Peru are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Wyoming?

Peru performs significantly better than Wyoming across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 58°F in Cheyenne. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Cheyenne gets 15.9 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

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

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At a Glance

PE
Population 563,626 32,275,736
Currency United States Dollar ($) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages English Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +51
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 105