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Lima is the most expensive of Peru's 3 priced cities — $705 a month in essentials, 55% above Cusco at $456. The average net salary of $634 covers that 0.9×. 98.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at country level. PM2.5 averages 10.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Aug averages 19°C, Feb 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $350 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $758 |
| Groceries | $117 |
| Dining out | $119 |
| Utilities | $92 |
| Local transport | $27 |
| Essentials / mo | $705 |
| Avg net salary | $634 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $657 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,268 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Lima, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.41 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $35.25 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.89 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.19 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.94 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.41 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.09 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.62 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.59 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.53 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.36 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.97 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.36 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.91 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.96 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.04 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.37 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.91 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.86 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.92 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.64 |
| Monthly transit pass | $26.82 |
| Taxi start | $3.53 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.06 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.67 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $67.11 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $25.26 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.59 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $32.61 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.61 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Lima has 98.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (country level). That is the highest of the 3 Peru cities we track. Peru's national figure is 98.3 — about even.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.4°C | 26.7°C | 84% | 84% | 29 mm |
| Feb | 24.3°C | 28.2°C | 84% | 90% | 36 mm |
| Mar | 24.1°C | 27.9°C | 84% | 87% | 38 mm |
| Apr | 22.7°C | 25.6°C | 84% | 72% | 9 mm |
| May | 21°C | 22.7°C | 81% | 58% | 2 mm |
| Jun | 19.9°C | 20.6°C | 76% | 54% | 1 mm |
| Jul | 19.2°C | 19.5°C | 74% | 50% | 1 mm |
| Aug | 18.9°C | 19.1°C | 74% | 48% | 1 mm |
| Sep | 19°C | 19.5°C | 77% | 57% | 2 mm |
| Oct | 19.6°C | 20.6°C | 79% | 67% | 4 mm |
| Nov | 20.5°C | 21.9°C | 79% | 77% | 3 mm |
| Dec | 21.8°C | 24.2°C | 83% | 82% | 9 mm |
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