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    Lima vs Sevilla: A Complete Data-Driven Comparison

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    Lima

    Peru ยท $900/mo

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    Sevilla

    Spain ยท $1,400/mo for a single person

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    Choosing between Lima, Peru and Sevilla, Spain is one of the most common dilemmas facing digital nomads, expats, and remote workers in 2026. Both cities offer unique advantages. But the right choice depends entirely on your priorities, budget, and lifestyle preferences.

    In this comprehensive comparison, we analyze Lima and Sevilla across 12 critical categories: Economic Factors, Quality of Life, Infrastructure & Connectivity, Housing & Living Spaces, and 8 more categories. Each category is scored on a 0-100 scale using data from over 20 verified sources, including Numbeo, WHO, Speedtest, and local government statistics.

    Lima earns an overall score of 67.30/100, while Sevilla scores 72.92/100. A 5.62-point modest gap that Sevilla leads. But headline scores never tell the full story. Let's break down exactly where each city excels and where it falls short.

    Lima is described as: "South America's culinary capital. World-class food at rock-bottom prices." Meanwhile, Sevilla is known as: "Andalusia's flamenco soul: affordable tapas culture, warm winters, and a thriving nomad scene without the Barcelona price tag." These reputations are earned. But how do they hold up under rigorous data analysis? Read on.

    Economic Factors

    Lima

    67
    / 100

    Sevilla

    67

    In economic factors, Lima takes the lead with a score of 67/100 compared to 67/100. This category covers employment & income, cost factors, economic environment.

    Lima stands out for daily living costs, entertainment costs, housing costs, though salary levels and job market strength could be improved. Sevilla performs well in transportation costs and healthcare costs despite the overall gap.

    Employment & Income

    Lima

    51
    / 100

    Sevilla

    55

    Job Market Strength

    48/ 10055

    Salary Levels

    45/ 10045

    Freelance/Remote Work Market

    55/ 10065

    Entrepreneurship Environment

    54/ 10055

    Cost Factors

    Lima

    80
    / 100

    Sevilla

    77

    Housing Costs

    84/ 10075

    Daily Living Costs

    89/ 10075

    Transportation Costs

    81/ 10080

    Entertainment Costs

    86/ 10075

    Healthcare Costs

    84/ 10080

    Education Costs

    53/ 10075

    Economic Environment

    Lima

    65
    / 100

    Sevilla

    65

    Tax Rates

    64/ 10050

    Business Regulations

    51/ 10055

    Economic Stability

    71/ 10065

    Currency Stability

    66/ 10080

    Banking System

    74/ 10075

    Quality of Life

    Lima

    58
    / 100

    Sevilla

    71

    In quality of life, Sevilla takes the lead with a score of 71/100 compared to 58/100. This category covers healthcare, education, safety & environment, climate & nature.

    Sevilla has a solid advantage in healthcare (70 vs 60). Sevilla has a commanding lead in safety & environment (69 vs 35).

    Sevilla stands out for sunshine hours, healthcare affordability, language schools, though noise pollution and english-speaking medical staff could be improved. Lima performs well in climate suitability and healthcare affordability despite the overall gap.

    Healthcare

    Lima

    60
    / 100

    Sevilla

    70

    Healthcare Quality

    59/ 10075

    Healthcare Accessibility

    64/ 10075

    Healthcare Affordability

    86/ 10080

    English-Speaking Medical Staff

    41/ 10060

    Mental Health Services

    44/ 10060

    Dental Care

    64/ 10070

    Education

    Lima

    67
    / 100

    Sevilla

    71

    School Quality

    49/ 10070

    International Schools

    71/ 10065

    Universities

    76/ 10075

    Language Schools

    79/ 10080

    Vocational Training

    61/ 10065

    Safety & Environment

    Lima

    35
    / 100

    Sevilla

    69

    Crime Rates

    26/ 10065

    Personal Safety

    31/ 10070

    Political Stability

    56/ 10075

    Natural Disaster Risk

    41/ 10075

    Air Quality

    29/ 10070

    Water Quality

    24/ 10070

    Noise Pollution

    39/ 10055

    Climate & Nature

    Lima

    73
    / 100

    Sevilla

    74

    Climate Suitability

    91/ 10075

    Sunshine Hours

    37/ 10095

    Rainfall Patterns

    84/ 10075

    Natural Beauty

    82/ 10080

    Green Spaces

    64/ 10065

    Beach/Water Access

    73/ 10060

    Mountains/Hiking

    79/ 10065

    Infrastructure & Connectivity

    Lima

    64
    / 100

    Sevilla

    72

    In infrastructure & connectivity, Sevilla takes the lead with a score of 72/100 compared to 64/100. This category covers transportation, connectivity, digital infrastructure.

    Sevilla has a solid advantage in transportation (74 vs 60). Sevilla has a solid advantage in connectivity (67 vs 57).

    Sevilla stands out for public transport affordability, walkability, bike infrastructure, though ferry connections and traffic congestion could be improved. Lima performs well in internet cost and public transport affordability despite the overall gap.

    Transportation

    Lima

    60
    / 100

    Sevilla

    74

    Public Transport Quality

    69/ 10070

    Public Transport Coverage

    74/ 10070

    Public Transport Affordability

    87/ 10085

    Bike Infrastructure

    39/ 10080

    Walkability

    66/ 10085

    Traffic Congestion

    34/ 10060

    Driving Conditions

    39/ 10065

    Taxi/Rideshare

    79/ 10070

    Car Ownership Necessity

    53/ 10080

    Connectivity

    Lima

    57
    / 100

    Sevilla

    67

    Airport Connectivity

    84/ 10070

    Airport Distance

    86/ 10075

    Train Connections

    32/ 10075

    Bus Connections

    81/ 10075

    Ferry Connections

    0/ 10040

    Digital Infrastructure

    Lima

    76
    / 100

    Sevilla

    73

    Internet Speed

    86/ 10075

    Internet Reliability

    79/ 10075

    Internet Cost

    91/ 10075

    Mobile Network Quality

    69/ 10075

    Coworking Spaces

    71/ 10070

    Public WiFi

    59/ 10065

    Housing & Living Spaces

    Lima

    70
    / 100

    Sevilla

    70

    In housing & living spaces, Lima takes the lead with a score of 70/100 compared to 70/100. This category covers housing market, neighborhoods.

    Lima stands out for rental costs, expat/international areas, proximity to amenities, though purchase prices and gentrification trends could be improved. Sevilla performs well in proximity to amenities and rental costs despite the overall gap.

    Housing Market

    Lima

    67
    / 100

    Sevilla

    68

    Rental Availability

    76/ 10060

    Rental Costs

    86/ 10075

    Purchase Prices

    44/ 10070

    Housing Quality

    66/ 10070

    Housing Variety

    71/ 10075

    Landlord Regulations

    59/ 10060

    Neighborhoods

    Lima

    74
    / 100

    Sevilla

    71

    Neighborhood Diversity

    76/ 10075

    Expat/International Areas

    84/ 10075

    Gentrification Trends

    57/ 10055

    Proximity to Amenities

    79/ 10080

    Daily Life & Services

    Lima

    80
    / 100

    Sevilla

    76

    In daily life & services, Lima takes the lead with a score of 80/100 compared to 76/100. This category covers shopping & retail, food & dining, essential services, utilities & connectivity.

    Lima stands out for restaurant variety, street food, local markets, though postal services and waste management could be improved. Sevilla performs well in local markets and alcohol availability despite the overall gap.

    Shopping & Retail

    Lima

    79
    / 100

    Sevilla

    72

    Supermarket Availability

    86/ 10085

    Shopping Mall Quantity

    79/ 10065

    Shopping Mall Quality

    74/ 10065

    International Brands

    79/ 10070

    Local Markets

    91/ 10090

    Opening Hours

    71/ 10055

    E-commerce

    74/ 10075

    Food & Dining

    Lima

    87
    / 100

    Sevilla

    83

    Restaurant Variety

    94/ 10080

    Restaurant Quality

    91/ 10085

    Restaurant Affordability

    89/ 10085

    Cafรฉ Culture

    79/ 10080

    Street Food

    93/ 10085

    Alcohol Availability

    79/ 10090

    Food Delivery

    86/ 10075

    Essential Services

    Lima

    76
    / 100

    Sevilla

    77

    Pharmacy Density

    89/ 10090

    24-Hour Pharmacies

    86/ 10070

    Medicine Availability

    79/ 10085

    Postal Services

    54/ 10065

    Banking Services

    81/ 10075

    Laundry Services

    74/ 10070

    Repair Services

    69/ 10075

    Hair Salons/Barbers

    84/ 10085

    Pet Services

    69/ 10075

    Utilities & Connectivity

    Lima

    77
    / 100

    Sevilla

    71

    Electricity Reliability

    86/ 10080

    Water Reliability

    69/ 10080

    Utility Costs

    84/ 10065

    Heating/Cooling

    84/ 10060

    Waste Management

    64/ 10070

    Cultural & Social Life

    Lima

    70
    / 100

    Sevilla

    79

    In cultural & social life, Sevilla takes the lead with a score of 79/100 compared to 70/100. This category covers culture & entertainment, social life, community.

    Sevilla has a solid advantage in social life (79 vs 67). Sevilla has a solid advantage in community (74 vs 64).

    Sevilla stands out for historical sites, festival calendar, music scene, though language barriers and cinema options could be improved. Lima performs well in historical sites and museums & galleries despite the overall gap.

    Culture & Entertainment

    Lima

    77
    / 100

    Sevilla

    82

    Museums & Galleries

    86/ 10085

    Historical Sites

    89/ 10095

    Theaters & Performing Arts

    71/ 10080

    Music Scene

    76/ 10090

    Cinema Options

    74/ 10070

    Libraries

    69/ 10070

    Art Scene

    74/ 10085

    Social Life

    Lima

    67
    / 100

    Sevilla

    79

    Nightlife Quality

    79/ 10085

    Nightlife Safety

    36/ 10070

    Festival Calendar

    81/ 10095

    Sports Culture

    84/ 10080

    Social Clubs

    66/ 10075

    Dating Scene

    71/ 10075

    LGBTQ+ Scene

    49/ 10070

    Community

    Lima

    64
    / 100

    Sevilla

    74

    Local Friendliness

    81/ 10080

    Expat Community Size

    64/ 10075

    Expat Integration

    59/ 10070

    Language Barriers

    36/ 10055

    Cultural Events

    81/ 10090

    Professional & Career

    Lima

    66
    / 100

    Sevilla

    66

    In professional & career, Lima takes the lead with a score of 66/100 compared to 66/100. This category covers business environment, work environment, market opportunities.

    Lima stands out for internet for work, time zone, major companies, though startup ecosystem and freelance market could be improved. Sevilla performs well in work-life balance and time zone despite the overall gap.

    Business Environment

    Lima

    64
    / 100

    Sevilla

    61

    Industry Clusters

    64/ 10055

    Major Companies

    69/ 10055

    Startup Ecosystem

    54/ 10060

    Coworking Culture

    69/ 10070

    Professional Networking

    66/ 10065

    Business Associations

    64/ 10060

    Work Environment

    Lima

    72
    / 100

    Sevilla

    77

    Work-Life Balance

    61/ 10085

    Remote Work Acceptance

    69/ 10075

    Internet for Work

    86/ 10075

    Time Zone

    76/ 10080

    Business Visa Options

    69/ 10070

    Market Opportunities

    Lima

    58
    / 100

    Sevilla

    60

    Client Base

    59/ 10055

    Freelance Market

    56/ 10060

    Competition Level

    59/ 10065

    Lifestyle & Pace

    Lima

    72
    / 100

    Sevilla

    71

    In lifestyle & pace, Lima takes the lead with a score of 72/100 compared to 71/100. This category covers daily rhythm, lifestyle options, tourism impact.

    Lima stands out for authenticity, outdoor lifestyle, tourism seasonality, though crowding and health consciousness could be improved. Sevilla performs well in weekend culture and pace of life despite the overall gap.

    Daily Rhythm

    Lima

    71
    / 100

    Sevilla

    70

    Pace of Life

    66/ 10085

    Working Hours Culture

    64/ 10070

    Dining Hours

    79/ 10050

    Shop Opening Hours

    71/ 10055

    Weekend Culture

    76/ 10090

    Lifestyle Options

    Lima

    72
    / 100

    Sevilla

    78

    Outdoor Lifestyle

    81/ 10085

    Fitness Culture

    69/ 10075

    Health Consciousness

    59/ 10070

    Pet Friendliness

    74/ 10075

    Family Orientation

    79/ 10085

    Tourism Impact

    Lima

    72
    / 100

    Sevilla

    64

    Tourist Volume

    61/ 10050

    Tourism Seasonality

    81/ 10055

    Tourist Infrastructure

    76/ 10085

    Authenticity

    86/ 10075

    Crowding

    56/ 10055

    Legal & Administrative

    Lima

    63
    / 100

    Sevilla

    72

    In legal & administrative, Sevilla takes the lead with a score of 72/100 compared to 63/100. This category covers visa & residency, administration, rights & freedoms.

    Sevilla has a solid advantage in rights & freedoms (82 vs 67).

    Sevilla stands out for deportation risk, visa requirements, freedom of speech, though bureaucracy level and language requirements could be improved. Lima performs well in visa requirements and religious freedom despite the overall gap.

    Visa & Residency

    Lima

    71
    / 100

    Sevilla

    77

    Visa Requirements

    84/ 10085

    Residency Options

    79/ 10080

    Residency Process

    54/ 10060

    Citizenship Pathway

    59/ 10070

    Deportation Risk

    79/ 10090

    Administration

    Lima

    51
    / 100

    Sevilla

    58

    Bureaucracy Level

    36/ 10045

    Digital Government

    54/ 10065

    Document Requirements

    61/ 10055

    Language Requirements

    39/ 10050

    Legal System

    64/ 10075

    Rights & Freedoms

    Lima

    67
    / 100

    Sevilla

    82

    Freedom of Speech

    71/ 10085

    Religious Freedom

    84/ 10085

    Women's Rights

    69/ 10080

    LGBTQ+ Rights

    46/ 10080

    Worker Rights

    64/ 10080

    Family & Children

    Lima

    68
    / 100

    Sevilla

    79

    In family & children, Sevilla takes the lead with a score of 79/100 compared to 68/100. This category covers child-friendly infrastructure, family services.

    Sevilla has a solid advantage in child-friendly infrastructure (80 vs 66).

    Sevilla stands out for kid activities, playgrounds, child safety, though baby/toddler facilities and childcare availability could be improved. Lima performs well in family housing and playgrounds despite the overall gap.

    Child-Friendly Infrastructure

    Lima

    66
    / 100

    Sevilla

    80

    Playgrounds

    71/ 10080

    Kid Activities

    71/ 10085

    Child Safety

    51/ 10080

    Pediatric Care

    69/ 10080

    Baby/Toddler Facilities

    66/ 10075

    Family Services

    Lima

    70
    / 100

    Sevilla

    77

    Childcare Availability

    66/ 10075

    Childcare Costs

    69/ 10075

    School Holidays

    71/ 10080

    Extracurricular Activities

    71/ 10080

    Family Housing

    74/ 10075

    Practical Considerations

    Lima

    65
    / 100

    Sevilla

    73

    In practical considerations, Sevilla takes the lead with a score of 73/100 compared to 65/100. This category covers transportation costs, special services, communication, emergency services.

    Sevilla has a solid advantage in transportation costs (67 vs 56). Sevilla has a solid advantage in communication (78 vs 66). Sevilla has a solid advantage in emergency services (78 vs 68).

    Sevilla stands out for language learning, emergency numbers, international calling, though fuel prices and ev infrastructure could be improved. Lima performs well in gas station density and international calling despite the overall gap.

    Transportation Costs

    Lima

    56
    / 100

    Sevilla

    67

    Fuel Prices

    61/ 10060

    Gas Station Density

    84/ 10075

    EV Infrastructure

    26/ 10065

    Vehicle Costs

    44/ 10065

    Vehicle Maintenance

    64/ 10070

    Special Services

    Lima

    70
    / 100

    Sevilla

    73

    Moving Services

    71/ 10070

    Storage Facilities

    64/ 10070

    Translation Services

    74/ 10075

    Legal Services

    71/ 10075

    Accounting Services

    71/ 10075

    Communication

    Lima

    66
    / 100

    Sevilla

    78

    Postal Reliability

    51/ 10065

    Package Import

    54/ 10070

    Language Learning

    76/ 10090

    International Calling

    81/ 10085

    Emergency Services

    Lima

    68
    / 100

    Sevilla

    78

    Emergency Response

    56/ 10075

    Emergency Healthcare

    71/ 10075

    Emergency Numbers

    81/ 10090

    Natural Disaster Preparedness

    64/ 10070

    Specific to Your Profile

    Lima

    63
    / 100

    Sevilla

    78

    In specific to your profile, Sevilla takes the lead with a score of 78/100 compared to 63/100. This category covers remote work specific, personal circumstances.

    Sevilla has a commanding lead in personal circumstances (81 vs 57).

    Sevilla stands out for partner citizenship advantages, time zone alignment, citizenship advantages, though industry presence and tech ecosystem could be improved. Lima performs well in cafรฉ laptop culture and video call quality despite the overall gap.

    Remote Work Specific

    Lima

    71
    / 100

    Sevilla

    75

    Time Zone Alignment

    74/ 10090

    Coworking Day Passes

    69/ 10070

    Cafรฉ Laptop Culture

    81/ 10075

    Video Call Quality

    81/ 10075

    Tech Ecosystem

    51/ 10065

    Personal Circumstances

    Lima

    57
    / 100

    Sevilla

    81

    Citizenship Advantages

    39/ 10090

    Partner Citizenship Advantages

    50/ 10095

    Industry Presence

    54/ 10060

    Language Skills

    39/ 10070

    Religious/Cultural Fit

    66/ 10075

    Dietary Requirements

    76/ 10085

    Hobby Availability

    71/ 10085

    Pet Import Rules

    64/ 10085

    The Verdict: Lima or Sevilla?

    With an overall score of 72.92/100 versus 67.30/100, Sevilla leads on paper. But the "better" city ultimately depends on what matters most to you.

    Lima excels in daily life & services, lifestyle & pace. Sevilla leads in quality of life, infrastructure & connectivity, cultural & social life.

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