Moving to Peru from Zambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zambia to Peru? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Zambia to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Peru compared to Zambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zambia 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 Zambia 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
Zambia 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia 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 performs significantly better than Zambia across all employment & economy metrics.
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 performs significantly better than Zambia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Required
Peru passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Peru?
Connectivity is usually fine (Peru: 9.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Peru offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Peru safe for expats?
Zambia 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 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Zambia?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Zambia, the official language is English.
