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    Lima

    Peru ยท South America

    $900/mo ยท Pop. 10.0M

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    Digital nomad

    South America's culinary capital. World-class food at rock-bottom prices.

    Full Score Breakdown

    Detailed scores across 12 categories and 200+ factors for Lima. Each line is one factor (0โ€“100).

    Economic Factors

    67/100
    Employment & Income51
    • Job Market Strength48
    • Salary Levels45
    • Freelance/Remote Work Market55
    • Entrepreneurship Environment54
    Cost Factors80
    • Housing Costs84
    • Daily Living Costs89
    • Transportation Costs81
    • Entertainment Costs86
    • Healthcare Costs84
    • Education Costs53
    Economic Environment65
    • Tax Rates64
    • Business Regulations51
    • Economic Stability71
    • Currency Stability66
    • Banking System74

    Quality of Life

    58/100
    Healthcare60
    • Healthcare Quality59
    • Healthcare Accessibility64
    • Healthcare Affordability86
    • English-Speaking Medical Staff41
    • Mental Health Services44
    • Dental Care64
    Education67
    • School Quality49
    • International Schools71
    • Universities76
    • Language Schools79
    • Vocational Training61
    Safety & Environment35
    • Crime Rates26
    • Personal Safety31
    • Political Stability56
    • Natural Disaster Risk41
    • Air Quality29
    • Water Quality24
    • Noise Pollution39
    Climate & Nature73
    • Climate Suitability91
    • Sunshine Hours37
    • Rainfall Patterns84
    • Natural Beauty82
    • Green Spaces64
    • Beach/Water Access73
    • Mountains/Hiking79

    Infrastructure & Connectivity

    64/100
    Transportation60
    • Public Transport Quality69
    • Public Transport Coverage74
    • Public Transport Affordability87
    • Bike Infrastructure39
    • Walkability66
    • Traffic Congestion34
    • Driving Conditions39
    • Taxi/Rideshare79
    • Car Ownership Necessity53
    Connectivity57
    • Airport Connectivity84
    • Airport Distance86
    • Train Connections32
    • Bus Connections81
    • Ferry Connections0
    Digital Infrastructure76
    • Internet Speed86
    • Internet Reliability79
    • Internet Cost91
    • Mobile Network Quality69
    • Coworking Spaces71
    • Public WiFi59

    Housing & Living Spaces

    70/100
    Housing Market67
    • Rental Availability76
    • Rental Costs86
    • Purchase Prices44
    • Housing Quality66
    • Housing Variety71
    • Landlord Regulations59
    Neighborhoods74
    • Neighborhood Diversity76
    • Expat/International Areas84
    • Gentrification Trends57
    • Proximity to Amenities79

    Daily Life & Services

    80/100
    Shopping & Retail79
    • Supermarket Availability86
    • Shopping Mall Quantity79
    • Shopping Mall Quality74
    • International Brands79
    • Local Markets91
    • Opening Hours71
    • E-commerce74
    Food & Dining87
    • Restaurant Variety94
    • Restaurant Quality91
    • Restaurant Affordability89
    • Cafรฉ Culture79
    • Street Food93
    • Alcohol Availability79
    • Food Delivery86
    Essential Services76
    • Pharmacy Density89
    • 24-Hour Pharmacies86
    • Medicine Availability79
    • Postal Services54
    • Banking Services81
    • Laundry Services74
    • Repair Services69
    • Hair Salons/Barbers84
    • Pet Services69
    Utilities & Connectivity77
    • Electricity Reliability86
    • Water Reliability69
    • Utility Costs84
    • Heating/Cooling84
    • Waste Management64

    Cultural & Social Life

    70/100
    Culture & Entertainment77
    • Museums & Galleries86
    • Historical Sites89
    • Theaters & Performing Arts71
    • Music Scene76
    • Cinema Options74
    • Libraries69
    • Art Scene74
    Social Life67
    • Nightlife Quality79
    • Nightlife Safety36
    • Festival Calendar81
    • Sports Culture84
    • Social Clubs66
    • Dating Scene71
    • LGBTQ+ Scene49
    Community64
    • Local Friendliness81
    • Expat Community Size64
    • Expat Integration59
    • Language Barriers36
    • Cultural Events81

    Professional & Career

    66/100
    Business Environment64
    • Industry Clusters64
    • Major Companies69
    • Startup Ecosystem54
    • Coworking Culture69
    • Professional Networking66
    • Business Associations64
    Work Environment72
    • Work-Life Balance61
    • Remote Work Acceptance69
    • Internet for Work86
    • Time Zone76
    • Business Visa Options69
    Market Opportunities58
    • Client Base59
    • Freelance Market56
    • Competition Level59

    Lifestyle & Pace

    72/100
    Daily Rhythm71
    • Pace of Life66
    • Working Hours Culture64
    • Dining Hours79
    • Shop Opening Hours71
    • Weekend Culture76
    Lifestyle Options72
    • Outdoor Lifestyle81
    • Fitness Culture69
    • Health Consciousness59
    • Pet Friendliness74
    • Family Orientation79
    Tourism Impact72
    • Tourist Volume61
    • Tourism Seasonality81
    • Tourist Infrastructure76
    • Authenticity86
    • Crowding56

    Legal & Administrative

    63/100
    Visa & Residency71
    • Visa Requirements84
    • Residency Options79
    • Residency Process54
    • Citizenship Pathway59
    • Deportation Risk79
    Administration51
    • Bureaucracy Level36
    • Digital Government54
    • Document Requirements61
    • Language Requirements39
    • Legal System64
    Rights & Freedoms67
    • Freedom of Speech71
    • Religious Freedom84
    • Women's Rights69
    • LGBTQ+ Rights46
    • Worker Rights64

    Family & Children

    68/100
    Child-Friendly Infrastructure66
    • Playgrounds71
    • Kid Activities71
    • Child Safety51
    • Pediatric Care69
    • Baby/Toddler Facilities66
    Family Services70
    • Childcare Availability66
    • Childcare Costs69
    • School Holidays71
    • Extracurricular Activities71
    • Family Housing74

    Practical Considerations

    65/100
    Transportation Costs56
    • Fuel Prices61
    • Gas Station Density84
    • EV Infrastructure26
    • Vehicle Costs44
    • Vehicle Maintenance64
    Special Services70
    • Moving Services71
    • Storage Facilities64
    • Translation Services74
    • Legal Services71
    • Accounting Services71
    Communication66
    • Postal Reliability51
    • Package Import54
    • Language Learning76
    • International Calling81
    Emergency Services68
    • Emergency Response56
    • Emergency Healthcare71
    • Emergency Numbers81
    • Natural Disaster Preparedness64

    Specific to Your Profile

    63/100
    Remote Work Specific71
    • Time Zone Alignment74
    • Coworking Day Passes69
    • Cafรฉ Laptop Culture81
    • Video Call Quality81
    • Tech Ecosystem51
    Personal Circumstances57
    • Citizenship Advantages39
    • Partner Citizenship Advantages50
    • Industry Presence54
    • Language Skills39
    • Religious/Cultural Fit66
    • Dietary Requirements76
    • Hobby Availability71
    • Pet Import Rules64

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