Peru
Lima
#1 Top 5 cities
Lima is the strongest all-round expat choice in Peru thanks to jobs, services, international community, and the most reliable infrastructure.
Country overview
Population
7Â 737Â 002
Year-round temperatures
Day: 19°C až 28°C
Night: 15°C až 22°C
Climate
Mild coastal climate with frequent cloud cover, low seasonal swings, and no tropical extremes.
Distance to the sea
11 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
4/10
Petty and violent crime are significant concerns, including in tourist districts; use secure transport, avoid isolated areas after dark, and choose neighborhoods carefully.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Lima faces major earthquake risk and coastal tsunami exposure, while intense rain can trigger localized flooding and landslides; preparedness and building quality matter.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇪🇸Spanish
- 🇫🇷French
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Large international community
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- −Traffic congestion
- −Noise
- −Uneven neighborhood quality