Composite profile
Overall score
70/100
Lima is most useful for users comparing affordability and culinary depth against air-quality, water, and seismic adaptation needs.
Overall70/100
Affordability78/100
Air quality60/100
Energy70/100
Peru / Latin America
Lima, Peru City Intelligence
Lima is Peru's capital and a Pacific-coast metropolis with a deep culinary identity, growing services economy, and active work on water and air resilience. Lima is a latin america city of about 11.4M metro in Peru. On the composite city-intelligence score, Lima sits around the indexed median (70/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- 11.4M metro
Image credit: Image: JulioKuLu / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Good70/100
Strong affordability and culinary depth balanced against modernization and resilience needs.
Culinary depth
Globally cited
Lima's gastronomy is among the most influential globally.
Affordability profile
Favorable
Cost-of-living levels are comparatively favorable.
Lima data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 78/100 | Lima offers strong affordability for a major capital, with food and transit costs supporting steady daily life. |
| Air Quality | 60/100 | Lima's air-quality profile is shaped by traffic, dust, and seasonal humidity, with active monitoring and policy attention. |
| Energy | 70/100 | Lima has solid grid reliability with growing renewable build-out and active building-efficiency work. |
| Safety | 64/100 | Lima has mid-tier safety with neighborhood variation and property-related opportunistic risks the main day-to-day concern. |
| Internet Speed | 76/100 | Lima has solid fiber broadband and improving mobile coverage, supporting a growing technology and remote-work community. |
| Climate Risk | 68/100 | Lima carries meaningful climate exposure from water variability, seismic activity, and rising heat, balanced by active adaptation programs. |
| Resilience | 68/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety53/100
Low crime53/100
Personal safety55/100
Night safety45/100
Road safety56/100
Lima has a moderate safety estimate (53/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life59/100
Healthcare63/100
Education69/100
Green space42/100
Cleanliness57/100
Infrastructure70/100
Mobility66/100
Lima has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (59/100) across our combined indicators.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness58/100
Education69/100
Green space42/100
Overall safety53/100
Lima scores moderate for family living (58/100).
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability69/100
Walkability83/100
Cycling60/100
Infrastructure70/100
Lima is high for remote workers (69/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability59/100
Healthcare63/100
Cleanliness57/100
Outdoor lifestyle16/100
Lima is moderate for retirement (59/100), appealing for affordability.
Emergency and public safety in Lima
Local public safety guidance for Lima, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Lima, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Peru emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Lima
Healthcare context for Lima, with national-level information from Peru where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Lima, see the Peru healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Lima
Local mobility context for Lima, with national-level context from Peru where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Lima, see the Peru transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Lima. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Lima
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Lima will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Lima air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Lima drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Lima
Is Lima worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (59/100) and a tourism economy economy.
Is Lima good for families?
Good (58/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Lima affordable?
More affordable than average; about S/ 2,980/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Lima?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jan, coldest in Jul.
What are Lima's main industries?
Mainly government, tourism, mining.
What is the climate in Lima?
A desert climate, averaging about 29.0°C.
Does Lima have universities?
Higher education is strong (66/100).
What is healthcare like in Lima?
Healthcare access is good (62/100).
Is Lima good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (60/100).
What nature is near Lima?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Explore Lima modules
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Cost of Living in Lima
Lima offers strong affordability for a major capital, with food and transit costs supporting steady daily life.
Air Quality in Lima
Lima's air-quality profile is shaped by traffic, dust, and seasonal humidity, with active monitoring and policy attention.
Energy in Lima
Lima has solid grid reliability with growing renewable build-out and active building-efficiency work.
Safety in Lima
Lima has mid-tier safety with neighborhood variation and property-related opportunistic risks the main day-to-day concern.
Internet Speed in Lima
Lima has solid fiber broadband and improving mobile coverage, supporting a growing technology and remote-work community.
Climate Risk in Lima
Lima carries meaningful climate exposure from water variability, seismic activity, and rising heat, balanced by active adaptation programs.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Lima
Cost of living estimates for Lima — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Lima
Climate profile for Lima — Desert climate, annual average 29°C, comfort score 45/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Lima
Economy and jobs profile for Lima — tourism economy, economy score 62/100, key industries including government, tourism, mining. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Lima
Education profile for Lima — regional education center, education score 65/100, 7 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Lima
Healthcare and retirement profile for Lima — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 62/100, retirement score 60/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Lima
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Plan a trip budget for Lima
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Nearby cities from Lima
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Lima. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
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Lima FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Lima, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Lima
Is Lima worth visiting?
Lima has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (59/100) across our combined indicators. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Lima?
Lima has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (59/100) across our combined indicators. It indexes 59/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Lima?
A single resident of Lima spends roughly S/ 2,980 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near S/ 1,580. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Peru. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Lima?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Lima is high for remote workers (69/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Lima?
Lima's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, finance and professional services and manufacturing. Lima has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in government, tourism and mining.
Is Lima good for digital nomads and remote work?
Lima offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 60/100.
What are the education options in Lima?
Lima is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Computer Science, Physics and Business.
Is Lima a good place to study?
Lima offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Lima?
Lima has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 62/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Lima a good place to retire?
Lima offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 60/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Lima?
Lima has a desert climate, averaging about 29.0°C annually with roughly 149 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Lima a safe place to live?
Lima has a moderate safety estimate (53/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
How easy is it to get around Lima?
Lima indexes a walkability score of 83 and a cycling score of 60 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Lima?
Lima has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Lima good for families?
Lima scores moderate for family living (58/100).
What outdoor activities are there around Lima?
Lima rates 16/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 42/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Lima is most useful for users comparing affordability and culinary depth against air-quality, water, and seismic adaptation needs. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (78/100) and internet speed (76/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Peru country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Lima appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.