Moving to Peru from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zimbabwe to Peru? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Peru, you would find that Peru is 3.0% cheaper than Zimbabwe overall. A ZWL24,000,000 salary in Zimbabwe would need to be roughly PEN248,000 in Peru to maintain the same lifestyle, 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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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Zimbabwe and Peru.
What does your salary buy?
ZWL24,000,000 → PEN248,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Peru
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 20.1% less
Groceries
pay 14.3% less
Transportation
pay 23.7% less
Housing
pay 14.2% more
Childcare
pay 29.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.6% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Peru compared to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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
Peru performs significantly better than Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016), Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (2016), The World Factbook (2021). 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 | Harare | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Required
Peru passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Zimbabwe?
On average Peru is about 3% less expensive than Zimbabwe, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Peru?
Budget about PEN62,000 for 3 months in Peru (based on a ZWL24,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Peru?
Connectivity is usually fine (Peru: 11.7 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?
Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Peru leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Peru is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Zimbabwe?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 1.4 in Zimbabwe. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Peru
At a Glance
ZW
|
PE
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,950,795 | 34,576,665 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | Aymara, Quechua, Spanish |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +51 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 105 |