Peru 🇵🇪 is Beautifull, the price for rent is depend of the area if you want to live in Exclusive area you will pay more if you want go to Nice middle-class you will pay less and the price for the Food is not expensive is really cheap i live in Usa and you dpend $ 20 dollars in a diner in Peru you will spend $ 5 dollars a lot of visitors of others country compared the prices and they said you can eat very delicious Food for $ 5 dollars ; and any place that you go for eat is delicious the Peruvian Gastronomy is the Best of world 🎉
Youre very welcome but please a word of advice for all expats exploring where to live dont pay gringo prices! itll only make cost of living worse especially for locals. Please try figure out or research how much locals pay❤
this is my experience. I've been living in peru for over 5 years my budget currently is 620$ i live alone with a cat in a 2 room apartment, rent is 320$ including all utilities except internet. the rest is mostly spent on food and groceries cause i dont cook. my rent is technically cheap but that's because i live in a not so good area in lima and I'm lucky to have found this price.
I visited Lima a couple of times, stayed in Barranco, which is like the Berkeley of Lima: lots of artists and small shops. It's right next to Miraflores and they have the Barranco Beer Company, which is well worth visiting. Also, try the pisco, it's a brandy made in Peru and Chile, and they argue about whose is best. Just a couple of tips: use Uber instead of taking a taxi, you'll know what it's going to cost! Also, don't accept any ripped bills when you get change, they are not accepted anywhere and the restaurant or shop that gives you one will figure that you're a foreigner and won't know that. If you absolutely need a cab, go to the Lima Hilton and have the concierge get one for you. When you fly in to Lima, go downstairs and take one of the private buses to Miraflores or wherever you're staying. It will cost you less than a cab ride and is much safer---the neighborhood near the airport is not the best. Peruvians are very nice and I'd go back anytime!
@@Kevin-et5zs Good advice for people, uber is what we used as well. In smaller towns the Mototaxis are fine if you can speak a little Spanish it helps.
ive lived in many countries and learned quickly you get what you pay for. i used to think it was cheaper living in peru but its not. its the same price as the USA by which i mean they serve lower quality goods and services. 5 dollar seafood only means lower quality not the same quality as a place that will charge you 20 dollars. i know live in the central jungle of peru and spend 700 dollars a month for me and 30 cats and 1 dog. i rescue strays from lima... my rent is 60 dollars and i live in an area with veryyyyy little neighbors surrounded by nature. if you work remotely i reccomend las provincias instead of metropolitan living. it doesnt have to be forever
In our experience lower costs does not always mean lower quality. It is cool that you rescue strays. We sometimes live in cities and sometimes we move to more rural areas.
@@mrfish1051 That's awesome. Yeah it can definitely be cheaper, but I wanted to give numbers that were a bit in the middle as not to give anybody crazy expectations.
@@christopherhouse7937 depend where you want to stay . In rich are o. Less rich area . You cant find cheap out of lima . Foraigners only know lima and Machupichu, but Peru is more that thst . There are more cheaps places out lima . O stay ib cheap hotels .
Lima is expensive if you want to be in a safe area. Not all of Lima is what you see online. Most of it is poor and dangerous. So you are confined only to the safe tourist areas. There is no subway system and traffic is impossible in a 11 million people city. Cars don't yield to pedestrians, dobt stop at stop sign intersections, drive aggressuvely and yell, curse and honk at pedestrians crossing the street.
Do you have any idea where can I buy cotton blouses and pants in Lima? The last time I was there every shop only seemed to have synthetic materials - terrible in the heat.
Very old man coming to Lima for 2 weeks to work on my writing. I need a daily massage for back pain (not hand job, etc) - how much should I expect to pay for hour massage?
@@alltogethernow121 Hmm, 🤔 we didn't get any messages while in Peru, and I don't remember seeing them advertised so much like in some parts of Asia. Some initial searching gives me anywhere from $50 to $100 for 100 minutes.
Normally you have to make friends, take some course in your career to meet people and get to know your professional environment. Salaries are normally low, try to get into a good company where they pay more than the average, yes there are but they are few. I advise doing some own business, the strong areas in the city are services, textiles, market sales but in the wholesale area. If you have a nose for business and create something new, you will do very well. The gastronomic area is very wide and has an audience for all types. For example, when the Italians arrive they brought pasta, panettone, ice cream and chocolates. It's not that there wasn't something like that, but rather that they brought good techniques. in the first generation and of course! With many years of sacrifice, Italians were already seen with a good economic position. Then, the French brought bread with excellent techniques. I think that's the point. It's not that there isn't any, but if you do it better, you'll do very well. I have tried a soft and somewhat moist corn cake in the USA, I felt it was exquisite! We do it too but it's a bit dry. There was an ingredient that we don't put here, it is sour cream. and so...
@wesgraham2262 Currently in Thailand now, in our experience prices are similar, perhaps food and clothing is a bit cheaper in SEA but housing is cheaper in South America. Never found a modern 4 bedroom house on the beach for under $600 usd in SEA. But both regions are rather affordable.
@ Actually, I rented a studio condo with a “seaview” that was 1/2 block from the ocean for $220.US a month in Jomtien Beach next door to Pattaya which is a 1-hour drive south of Bangkok, Thailand. Had a chicken & rice Thai meal made by locals at their food stall dining area for $1.25. US. The Baht bus across town is $0.28.US so it’s very cheap in Thailand unless you want more upscale & fancy then you pay a premium. But nice, modern and extremely liveable is quite inexpensive from what I’ve personally experienced. Now I’m in Cambodia where prices are unbelievably low. Beer is $0.50.US at a restaurant. A meal can be had for $1.00.US to $5.00.US. My rent on a modern apartment is $200.US per month. And the US dollar is used everywhere.
Peru 🇵🇪 is Beautifull, the price for rent is depend of the area if you want to live in Exclusive area you will pay more if you want go to Nice middle-class you will pay less and the price for the Food is not expensive is really cheap i live in Usa and you dpend $ 20 dollars in a diner in Peru you will spend $ 5 dollars a lot of visitors of others country compared the prices and they said you can eat very delicious Food for $ 5 dollars ; and any place that you go for eat is delicious the Peruvian Gastronomy is the Best of world 🎉
@@dulcedespertar2348 For sure, we agree 👍💯 Peru is a cool place that can be very affordable!
Great video! Been living in Lima for half a year so far and love it!
@@proTRUMPproREALMADRID it's a cool city!
Give my love to the kitties in Kennedy Park.
@@theinfinitelivingproject7352 I regret to inform you…Trump is a blatant traitor.
Youre very welcome but please a word of advice for all expats exploring where to live dont pay gringo prices! itll only make cost of living worse especially for locals. Please try figure out or research how much locals pay❤
Good advice!
this is my experience. I've been living in peru for over 5 years my budget currently is 620$
i live alone with a cat in a 2 room apartment, rent is 320$ including all utilities except internet. the rest is mostly spent on food and groceries cause i dont cook. my rent is technically cheap but that's because i live in a not so good area in lima and I'm lucky to have found this price.
@@azzahaven33 That's an awesome budget! Well done!
which part of lima? I'm looking to retire in peru in the future.
you don't wanna be here xD its san juan de miraflores. im about to move to llince and the rent will increase by 50$
let's chat
@@Neo.Styles sure
Good information
@@lyndonmccorkle8415 thanks for watching 👍
I visited Lima a couple of times, stayed in Barranco, which is like the Berkeley of Lima: lots of artists and small shops. It's right next to Miraflores and they have the Barranco Beer Company, which is well worth visiting. Also, try the pisco, it's a brandy made in Peru and Chile, and they argue about whose is best. Just a couple of tips: use Uber instead of taking a taxi, you'll know what it's going to cost! Also, don't accept any ripped bills when you get change, they are not accepted anywhere and the restaurant or shop that gives you one will figure that you're a foreigner and won't know that. If you absolutely need a cab, go to the Lima Hilton and have the concierge get one for you. When you fly in to Lima, go downstairs and take one of the private buses to Miraflores or wherever you're staying. It will cost you less than a cab ride and is much safer---the neighborhood near the airport is not the best. Peruvians are very nice and I'd go back anytime!
@@Kevin-et5zs Good advice for people, uber is what we used as well. In smaller towns the Mototaxis are fine if you can speak a little Spanish it helps.
Very helpful advice
ive lived in many countries and learned quickly you get what you pay for. i used to think it was cheaper living in peru but its not. its the same price as the USA by which i mean they serve lower quality goods and services. 5 dollar seafood only means lower quality not the same quality as a place that will charge you 20 dollars. i know live in the central jungle of peru and spend 700 dollars a month for me and 30 cats and 1 dog. i rescue strays from lima... my rent is 60 dollars and i live in an area with veryyyyy little neighbors surrounded by nature. if you work remotely i reccomend las provincias instead of metropolitan living. it doesnt have to be forever
In our experience lower costs does not always mean lower quality. It is cool that you rescue strays. We sometimes live in cities and sometimes we move to more rural areas.
Good info
@@xauxa138 thanks 👍
Thank you that was helpful
@@warrenmcallister7624 for sure
Welcome to City Of Lima
@@bankfinanzas6348 Thank you!
600 dollars for a 4 bedroom in a beach town like San Bartolo? Not bad!
@@etchalaco9971 that's what we thought!
San Bartolo is a beach town... what about the beaches? Would be nice if you expanded info.
@@JLU55 Feel free to check out our other videos about San Bartolo 😊
Hi San Bartolo is nice but its not tropical at all its desert we have seasons very nice weather for 6 months😊
My budget is half of yours , probably because my rent is $280 month and living long term.
@@mrfish1051 That's awesome. Yeah it can definitely be cheaper, but I wanted to give numbers that were a bit in the middle as not to give anybody crazy expectations.
Do you live in Callao or La Victoria?🤭
If I wanted to live in a less safer suburb of Lima, could I get rent down to $200 or $250.00 usd per month for a studio or 1 bedroom? .
@@christopherhouse7937 That should definitely be possible if you look around.
@@christopherhouse7937 depend where you want to stay . In rich are o. Less rich area . You cant find cheap out of lima . Foraigners only know lima and Machupichu, but Peru is more that thst . There are more cheaps places out lima . O stay ib cheap hotels .
Lima is expensive if you want to be in a safe area. Not all of Lima is what you see online. Most of it is poor and dangerous. So you are confined only to the safe tourist areas. There is no subway system and traffic is impossible in a 11 million people city. Cars don't yield to pedestrians, dobt stop at stop sign intersections, drive aggressuvely and yell, curse and honk at pedestrians crossing the street.
Thank you
@@Black-Circle thank you too 😊
Do you have any idea where can I buy cotton blouses and pants in Lima? The last time I was there every shop only seemed to have synthetic materials - terrible in the heat.
We don't really know sorry!
Very old man coming to Lima for 2 weeks to work on my writing. I need a daily massage for back pain (not hand job, etc) - how much should I expect to pay for hour massage?
@@alltogethernow121 Hmm, 🤔 we didn't get any messages while in Peru, and I don't remember seeing them advertised so much like in some parts of Asia. Some initial searching gives me anywhere from $50 to $100 for 100 minutes.
betwen 10 to 20 us dollras
Is it hard to find a job there?
@@adamparker5696 Not sure. We work online, but any local job will pay local wages.
Normally you have to make friends, take some course in your career to meet people and get to know your professional environment. Salaries are normally low, try to get into a good company where they pay more than the average, yes there are but they are few. I advise doing some own business, the strong areas in the city are services, textiles, market sales but in the wholesale area. If you have a nose for business and create something new, you will do very well. The gastronomic area is very wide and has an audience for all types. For example, when the Italians arrive they brought pasta, panettone, ice cream and chocolates. It's not that there wasn't something like that, but rather that they brought good techniques. in the first generation and of course! With many years of sacrifice, Italians were already seen with a good economic position. Then, the French brought bread with excellent techniques. I think that's the point. It's not that there isn't any, but if you do it better, you'll do very well. I have tried a soft and somewhat moist corn cake in the USA, I felt it was exquisite! We do it too but it's a bit dry. There was an ingredient that we don't put here, it is sour cream. and so...
Wow. Peru sounds expensive overall.
@@wesgraham2262 Hmm, these are averages and you can definitely live cheaper. Which countries would you consider more affordable?
@ - Any country in southeast Asia like Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines-all of which I have either lived in or spent months in.
@wesgraham2262 Currently in Thailand now, in our experience prices are similar, perhaps food and clothing is a bit cheaper in SEA but housing is cheaper in South America. Never found a modern 4 bedroom house on the beach for under $600 usd in SEA. But both regions are rather affordable.
@ Actually, I rented a studio condo with a “seaview” that was 1/2 block from the ocean for $220.US a month in Jomtien Beach next door to Pattaya which is a 1-hour drive south of Bangkok, Thailand. Had a chicken & rice Thai meal made by locals at their food stall dining area for $1.25. US. The Baht bus across town is $0.28.US so it’s very cheap in Thailand unless you want more upscale & fancy then you pay a premium. But nice, modern and extremely liveable is quite inexpensive from what I’ve personally experienced. Now I’m in Cambodia where prices are unbelievably low. Beer is $0.50.US at a restaurant. A meal can be had for $1.00.US to $5.00.US. My rent on a modern apartment is $200.US per month. And the US dollar is used everywhere.
@@wesgraham2262 Sounds like a good deal, would you recommend cambodia?
I will not live in Peru 🇵🇪
@@gregorytyussr4570 ok 🤔