Be prepared to pay the total price in cash. A couple can live very inexpensively in most regions of Peru. Fresh fruits and veggies are available at countless markets in every town and city for budget prices. Generic brands of everything from toothpaste to pharmaceuticals will be much cheaper than those you find at home. And organic produce is not generally difficult to find.
Basic outpatient services such as X-rays and blood tests are also very inexpensive. Most prescription drugs are available over-the-counter at a much lower cost. Head to the nearest supermarket to pick up that favorite imported product from the U. Many are available but are much more expensive than back home. Shop at the markets, learn to cook like a local, dine out at the non-tourist restaurants, and your monthly budget will decrease substantially.
Public hospitals can be poorly staffed and poorly equipped with long waits for almost anything. Fortunately, there is a good network of excellent private clinics and hospitals around the country that provide quality healthcare at reasonable prices.
Anybody can receive care at a public hospital for very low cost but it is recommended that expats invest in one of the healthcare plans available from the dozens of private insurance companies. Some hospital networks have their own private insurance plans with similar prices.
After the age of 65, it is sometimes difficult to begin a new healthcare plan. That is easily remedied by moving here early. Once you are registered with a carrier, insurance plans can easily be renewed beyond that age.
Of course, costs increase quite a bit after you reach With fresh ingredients from the sea, mountains, and jungle fused together by a variety of cultures over centuries of time, Peruvian cuisine is reaching its apex. It seems that Peruvian restaurants are becoming more popular in other parts of the world as well.
Remember most families still have their large meal in the middle of the day. Dinner often consists of coffee and a snack. It is a very traditional country when it comes to food. Lima has a growing number of foreign restaurants but once you get into the provinces, you are pretty much out of luck.
With winter around the corner, you might already be pulling out the coats and boots, budgeting for heating costs…prepping for the cold, dark months ahead. Blizzards, ice storms, slippery roads and sidewalks. But what if you could avoid all that? Every year, an increasing number of expats decide to move to Peru for the long term.
They are attracted by the inexpensive cost of living, the rich culture, and the array of wonderful traditional foods. Many expats are married to Peruvians and are relocating back to the country after living in the U.
In the summer Barranco reminds me of Hawaii, with pleasant humid days, flowers everywhere, and a breeze coming up in the late afternoon to cool things off. As usual when moving abroad, if you have any irregular medical issues, please be sure to take a copy of your prescription with you in order to ensure you get the equivalent in Peru.
Make an appointment with your general practitioner for a general check-up before moving to Peru in order to ensure that you have the proper vaccinations.
If you are planning on traveling to the Amazon rainforest area, be sure to take precautions against mosquito bites as malaria is still a health risk there — better safe than sorry! Getting to and around Peru should not be a problem: Peru has over airports, five of which are international, nearly 2, kilometers of railways, and over , kilometers of roads, as well as 9, kilometers of navigable waterways.
Public transportation and taxis are readily available to take you to and from the airport. If you are already in Peru and want to explore one of the many beautiful towns and coastal cities, getting around by car is also an option. Roads are in good condition and the route also allows you to take in the scenery. Please be aware, however, due to the mountainous terrain, falling rocks may block roads on occasion.
You should only drive cross-country if you are an experienced and secure driver. Otherwise feel free to rent a car with a driver, available for reasonable pricing at any number of car hire companies. You also have the option of taking a train or long-distance bus to most cities across the country. The intercity bus system is quite efficient and not very expensive. Rail transport in Peru is not so widely distributed, due to its mountainous geography which complicates construction and service.
Larger cities in Peru have a public transportation system. El Metropolitano, the rapid transit bus system in Lima, is the easiest and most reliable form of public transportation.
Their website in Spanish only gives information on ticket prices, routes, and timetables. Additionally, Lima is trying to finalize the construction of its above-ground mass transit system, the Lima metro. Currently there is only one line in use, which connects the southern part of Lima with the city center. You can easily and cheaply get around by taxi as well. Regardless of where you travel with a taxi in Peru, make sure that you negotiate the price beforehand and that the taximeter is on.
It is probably most convenient to have a car in larger cities. Most Peruvians who can afford it, own a car with a driver. Peruvian drivers can be quite hot-tempered and sometimes drive erratically. Whether you are moving abroad for the first time or relocated multiple times before, the process raises many questions.
Our complete guide to relocation will ease your doubts along the way, from the initial preparations to how to negotiate a relocation package, we help you GO! Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Atahualpa got your attention? InterNations GO Once we've helped you move to Peru, we can make you feel at home by introducing you to other expats who have already settled and are part of our Peru Community. Attend our monthly events and activities in Peru and get to know like-minded expats in real life.
Nov 11, , PM. Nov 12, , PM. Aesthetics aside, Arequipa is blessed with a warm year-round climate. Its smaller size of some , makes it decidedly more laid-back than Lima. In fact, the historic center—where most expats live—is entirely navigable on foot. Within this cobblestoned central district are ample first-rate restaurants, bars and cafes.
Meanwhile, natural wonders such as the renowned Colca Canyon are an easy bus ride away. The city welcomes a throng of tourists each day who come to visit the spectacular Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. As a result, work opportunities abound for expats in the travel industry. Nearby, the lush Sacred Valley is full of Inca ruins and picturesque vistas that make for the perfect weekend escape. Altitude can also be an issue.
The , inhabitants of the 11, foot 3, meter city suffer through a consistently chilly climate. Mountain lovers should look no farther than Huaraz, a ramshackle town perched high in the Cordillera Blanca White Mountain Range. Now a haphazard array of unattractive exposed brick houses are in its place.
Work opportunities are limited outside the tourist industry, although sun-loving digital nomads do tend to stick around longer than intended.
Unfortunately, cost of living is high compared to elsewhere in Peru. Another drawback is the hordes of holidaymakers who overrun the town during the peak summer vacation period.
Regardless of where you decide to settle, there are three things you can count on in Peru: Amazing views, delicious cuisine and friendly locals. Harry is a South American-based freelance writer who covers travel, the arts and culture, among many other things.
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