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Peru
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- Average rating
- 8.6
- average rating
- Average monthly living costs, before rent
- $921
- a month before rent
At a glance
Visa and working hours
Digital nomad visa coming soon
The proposed Digital Nomad Visa aims to enable foreigners who work independently or are employed by companies outside Peru, utilising digital communication technologies and systems, to apply for and obtain resident status in Peru.
It is crucial to note that the Digital Nomad Visa will not permit foreigners to work for Peruvian companies or generate any income within Peru. All income must be earned abroad whilst residing in Peru.
Like other Peruvian resident visas, the Digital Nomad Visa will be valid for up to one year, with the possibility of extension.
At present (September 2024), the administrative regulations required to implement Legislative Decree 1582 and activate the Digital Nomad Visa have not yet been published. There has been no announcement regarding the timeline for implementation, and the specific requirements for foreign applicants and application procedures remain undefined.
Working hours
Peru Standard Time (PET) is year-round GMT-5, placing it right on the edge of where you can comfortably work to maintain some overlap with European colleagues. I would generally start each day at 06:30 local time, finishing a couple of hours earlier than normal.
For anyone maintaining North American hours, Lima's position is ideal, aligning perfectly with Eastern Time during US Standard Time, and with Central Time during US Daylight Saving Time.
Typical year in Lima
By month
| Month | Low °C | High °C | Rain mm | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 26 | 6 | peak season |
| February | 22 | 27 | 21 | wet month · peak season |
| March | 20 | 26 | 6 | wet month · peak season |
| April | 18 | 24 | 2 | |
| May | 16 | 21 | 0 | |
| June | 15 | 19 | 2 | |
| July | 14 | 19 | 0 | peak season |
| August | 14 | 18 | 1 | peak season |
| September | 14 | 19 | 1 | |
| October | 15 | 20 | 0 | |
| November | 16 | 22 | 1 | |
| December | 18 | 23 | 10 | wet month · peak season |
Typical daytime highs and overnight lows, from the last two years of observations (Open-Meteo). Rain icons mark the wettest months.
- Visitors a year
- 2.2M2024
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peak season
- Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug
- Low season
- May–Jun, Sep–Nov
Costs
$921a month, before rent
Basic living costs, rent not included
Day-to-day spending for a month: two meals out and a coffee every day, three taxis and two nights out a week, a gym and a coworking desk. Add your rent on top.
Affordable- Meal in a casual restaurant$7.66
- Speciality coffee$2.74
- Pint of local beer$3.28
- Cocktail$7.66
- Taxi for 2 miles$3.83
- Men's haircut$11
- Women's haircut$27
- Gym membership, monthly$33
- Coworking, monthly$175
Prices as of Oct 2026. Confidence: medium (gym & coworking verified; other prices restated at 2026-10-07 exchange rates). Sources: numbeo.com, wework.com, workin.space. Always check locally before planning around them.