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Description for "Retire in Lima, Peru, Under $1000 with Eric Anderson"
Curious about retiring in Lima, Peru, on a budget? Join us as Eric Anderson, a retiree from the US who's lived in Lima since 2009, shares his personal experience of living abroad. In this in-depth conversation, Eric breaks down:
• Visa requirements for living in Peru
• How he found an affordable rental in Lima
• Tips for finding cheap rentals outside of Lima
• Cost of living in Lima, Peru
• Peru's affordable public healthcare system
• What expat life is really like in Peru
• Exciting things to do in Lima and beyond
Whether you're considering retiring abroad or just dreaming of an affordable lifestyle, this video is packed with valuable information for expats and retirees.
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[@Joanto613]

The majority of negative comments against Peru are from chileans, ecuadorians or mexicans, I also moved to Peru, I am from Boston, I live in the Barranco district and I have never had problems, Lima is a city that has a lot to offer, the cost of Living is cheap and the health clinics offer personalized and effective care, and if Americans come to invest here in small businesses I assure you that your investment is guaranteed, I would recommend coming here to Lima-Peru, I personally like it here, very good video. 

[@0o0o0o0o0o-s]

@@Joanto613 bolivians too they are very rude with us.. I dont know why

[@gabrielasapp4085]

Not true. I was born in Lima and lived there for 29 years and it is one of the most polluted cities in the world. I used to suffer from horrible allergies. Crime is high. Trash is in the streets every night on the side blocks. Lots of poverty, corruption, and rude people especially when driving, supermarkets, etc. Food is great.

[@davidveraok]

I found someone from Argentina using Mafalda's photo, saving a lot of negative comments about Peru. She pretends to be born in Peru. At the end of her scary message , she recommended going to Argentina or Uruguay.

[@0o0o0o0o0o-s]

@davidveraok they are very racist .. Perú helped argentina in the Falklands war

[@davidveraok]

@@gabrielasapp4085 You forgot to say that probably we all will die because of a tsunami in Lima too.

[@barnabiluna2486]

I was born in Peru, moved to Canada at 22 years old, now I'm 45 and moved back here with my family.

[@daisyst221]

Canada is horrible

[@picaflor6152]

Was it hard to adapt moving back ?

[@ElExploraMundos]

Y como llegaste a Canadá? Con alguna profesión? O con secundaria?

[@VincentConti-m5j]

@ElExploraMundos easy to get into Canada as a tourist. How about Latam??? Then just stay and make no trouble!! Starting to get a little more difficult with all the anti immigration fears promulgated by politicians for their own reasons

[@ElizabethParedes-ls9ny]

Did you adapt already? I have been living in USA for over 35 years. I still have more years to go before I could retire. I love Peru ❤️❤️ and I can’t wait to go back and stay for months over there.

[@scottr237]

Peru is a fascinating country ❤

[@VincentConti-m5j]

@scottr237 yes it is🫠

[@250Pants]

It sure is. But not the kind of fascination someone looking to retire there would look for

[@fredcollins8919]

25 years ago YES. 2013 Onwards Not so much. 2019-2024-HELL NO (everyone here PRaying for major miracles & rightfully so). ​@@250Pants

[@katw8235]

I am from Peru and just returned home two years ago after living in New Zealand for 22 years. The cost of living in NZ is SO SO expensive. But I moved to the Sacred Valley which is even cheaper than Lima.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Such a pretty part of the country!

[@germanurrunaga2190]

pretty smart move. Enjoy!!

[@JuanCarlosChaparroMorante]

Go to Antapampa in Cusco....is amazing

[@ekim5099]

I am from New Zealand and chose Cusco, Peru! Agree with what you said. I couldn't live the life I have here in Peru back in NZ.

[@marianlacar8039]

@@katw8235 are you from Cusco? Why did you choose that city?

[@ElizabethParedes-ls9ny]

I am Peruvian American living in the USA for many years. I bought a property in Miraflores over a year ago . My maintenance fee in a building with security is 120 dollars ( includes water) . My electricity with internet is an average of 80 dollars. My property taxes is $550 dollars. My husband and I feel safe around the neighborhood. Restaurants could be expensive around the area an average of 20 dollars for a good restaurant. Traffic is bad but I have everything close Wong( supermarket), Hospital, Park and I am walking distance to the beach. My husband is American and he feels safe whenever we go back to our second home. Like any third world country there is crime, traffic, pollution, etc. Pros people are very nice , good cuisine, beautiful places to visit and the fact that we are only 5 hours fly to Miami for us is perfect . Our plan when we retire is to spent some time in Lima and the rest of the year in our house in USA. My advice for anybody that is planning to retire in Peru is to look for a safe area to live. Miraflores, Barranco, san Isidro, la Molina good areas to live. The rentals are no cheat but more affordable than here in the USA. Good luck everybody.

[@marianlacar8039]

You mean: “the rental are not cheap”… right? instead of : the rentals are not “cheat”.

[@antoniomosquera1385]

There are many districts that are very very affordable. ( Secure, clean, all services) . Good luck

[@daisyst221]

Barranco? I lived there 4 years, and no thanks. Jesús María is safer. In Barranco lot of drog and dirty.

[@davidveraok]

$20 at a restaurant ? just the touristic one. A regular restaurant cost about $3 or $4 all over Lima. You should clarify the size of property -> penthouse / ocean view / square meters / etc. Your seem to be talking about a top-notch place.

[@lulazeta8965]

@@davidveraokyes, clarify if it is a house or a condominium and about security

[@VincentConti-m5j]

No need for heat or air conditioning in Lima. Never rains. Incredibly mild climate. Two seasons. Sun or haze😊

[@isabelizzy9130]

Excuse? I am from Lima and it’s 75% gloomy!! Maybe you have gone during summer time but you are not right

[@leoF_0312]

​​@@isabelizzy9130 sun burns here due to being close to the Equator. Better cloudy than dealing with a literal deadly laser (skin cancer is a deal here, when sun goes out UV index soars to 10 at midday... in winter !)

[@pepequispemamani5325]

The mild climate of Lima all year around is excelent for me too. The city is good for walking along the beach during winter time and enjoying the sunset during the summer time. When we want summer days during winter time, just going into the near mountains. A weird situation hard to understand for expats because Lima in winter could be cloudy and just after going for 30 minutes into the mountains we can get a full sunny day.

[@louisz8951]

Well, not quite mild. Lima is very humid. A very cold day in winter is in the low 50s but with high humidity that goes right through you. Your sheets feel damp when you go to bed.

[@luisjarach]

All these people commenting about cold or heat in Peru, have probably never experienced the cold or heat from the US. In Peru, unless you live in the forest or in the andes, you don't need AC or heating system specially in Lima.

[@McgillisFareed]

Peru is the Future. too many conflicts are coming to the US , Europe and Asia

[@NobFris]

I totally agree with you. I am living in Germany and things are not so nice as it used to be with massive immigration issues and conflicts

[@mar25947]

Asia is great, what are you talking about lol

[@250Pants]

The future like 1000 years from now?

[@bankfinanzas6348]

Yes

[@marianavaja-p1t]

Definitely cost of living is cheaper. The peruvian's cuisine is great. I am planning to come back to Peru for retirement in USA as physician. I was born in Lima.

[@amiquigonzales7917]

Thanks God you were able to have a physician career in the USA. You can retire in a proper house with gardens, trees and flowers you own and live in those clean, safe, beautiful areas of Lima.

[@gabrielasapp4085]

@@amiquigonzales7917 and staying there and driving nowhere in the City. I guess some like crowds and wild drivers.

[@msveliz01]

🎶 todos vuelven a la Tierra en que nacieron 🎶

[@JBangaBeatsTV]

honestly ... well good luck with that

[@amiquigonzales7917]

@@gabrielasapp4085 You know that if this lady sticks to those safe, expensive areas (for a peruvian pocket) she will be all right. And as for thieves, look the 4th day we arrived to Paris my argentinian friend was purse snatched by 2 French teenagers in a motorcycle. She's from the North so even if she looks foreigner, she doesn't look a wealthy foreigner (Australian, German, Japanese). Summertime 2pm and we were in the 5th District, very close to La Sorbonne. If in Peru you are not showing obvious wealth and please leave watches, credit cards, smartphones at home and carry modest amounts of money on you, you'll be all right.

[@marcosespiroca4433]

there is a town in the forest called mazamari in peru, i just bought a land of 500m2 square meter for 15k us dollars. it has good weather all year, 65 to 85 °F. Fahrenheit degree. It is a very safe place, very friendly people. I have seen some foreign people who have bought their large plots of land to make their country houses. Mazamari is a beautiful place, it is very green with beautiful landscapes.

[@mariacristinabond734]

Thanks for the info

[@thedrosrussom5323]

It’s also borring 😅 but at least you can get great coffee at flor de cafe

[@katimuri]

Retirees need good medical attention, a big hospital nearby with well qualified physicians. Is that the case of Mazamari?

[@paolo8306]

Im glad its safe now .. 30 years ago it was a nightmare with the shining path killing all the ashaninka people that didn't want to join their cause...

[@marcosespiroca4433]

@@katimuri Mazamari has a small hospital and there are also private medical centers. but in Satipo there is a large hospital that is 30 minutes from downtown Mazamari

[@JosePeralta-px3xx]

Un jubilado Ameericano puede vivir tranquilamente en Perú sus últimos años de vida y los podrá disfrutar recorriendo el Perú mejor que en los Estados Unidos

[@carmencervantes2692]

con una pension baja en usa se puede vivir relativamente bien en lima cosa que seria muy diferente en usa que el costo de vida se ha disparado post pandemia

[@l.a.b.chimmy866]

Exacto . Ojalá no muchos descubran eso si no estaremos como méxico que todo ha subido por culpa de ellos 😅

[@daniellooliuia4763]

Hasta que te topes con un sicario, un extorsionador o en medio de una asalto o seas tú la victima

[@proyectonuevo7487]

Jajajaja como venden humo,no les mientas a los gringos di la realidad 😂

[@mariogutierrezc]

@@proyectonuevo7487 ecuatorian detected . . .

[@joalberi2003]

I've decided.... I'm moving to beautiful Perú. 🇵🇪

[@canadadaniel]

check the news

[@LilianaGarcia-jv3vq]

I can recommend you Arequipa, calm and beautiful city

[@mercedesaschenbrenner9352]

You should visit first and see how you like it.

[@Peter-m5n7m]

China is opening a MEGA SEAPORT just 40 miles north of Lima, Peru. I'm going to go check out the progress. Peru is said to have the best cuisine in South America.

[@MrAmhara]

It already opened. Now the railway to Brazil will change the game. Peru is awesome tho.

[@2Rugrats9597]

Yes, peruvian food is excellent!! Its my favorite

[@boink800]

@@2Rugrats9597 I love beef heart ... that's a snack in Peru.

[@VincentConti-m5j]

It could be a game changer. USA expat. 20 years.

[@VincentConti-m5j]

​@@MrAmharayes it is😊

[@GitanusSapiens]

One thing he forgot to add is that retirees don't pay taxes and have preferent treatment in government institutions. And if a utility Company wants to take advantage of you Indecopi is a Government imstitution that imvestigates malpractices and most of the times sides with the consumer rather than favouring the company.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you!

[@pepequispemamani5325]

People older than 60 years old is treated with special deferences in Lima and also all across the country. The Law support older people not standing in line, preferencial seat at buses, etc. That kind of vintage special treatment has been forgotten in several countries of the world, nowadays.

[@rosabellavitaalvarez-calde5836]

Are you talking about Peru? I love my country, but old people are treated horribly. Health insurance skyrockets in price, pensioners have to survive on a pittance, and good luck trying to get anywhere. Make sure you have loads of money and especially, a large network of family and friends to take care of you.

[@pepequispemamani5325]

Rosabella, Your points are talking about money. Unfortunately It was not my point. Peruvian society in general treat older people with respect, with such deference. The law abide this, the police support the preferences of older-people, and the society in general too.

[@lulazeta8965]

Rosa, I disagree. 10 yrs ago, I visited Monterrico and wherever I had to go, I noticed the elderly were given special treatment. I didn’t visit poor areas and perhaps the abuse and disrespect is common among everyone, including seniors. Where do you live?

[@marianlacar8039]

Finally I am doing plans to go to Lima with my husband on March. I am really excited because for work’s reasons my husband canceled twice the trip. He loves to cook I know he is gonna loves Lima.

[@amiquigonzales7917]

Have the best possible trip ever!! You are so welcome! A happy couple who will appreciate our cuisine!! March is the end of summer & you will have sunny, very hot days (+/- 28ºC at 1pm) by the beginning of March and sunny hot days (+/- 25ºC at 1pm) by the end of March. In Lima no rains at all in this season. Enjoy!

[@marianlacar8039]

@@amiquigonzales7917 thank you!! Yes I hope that Lima will not too hot, we are going March 19-29 . I was checking the weather and its as you wrote, perfect time to enjoy walking around, visiting restaurants and different places, for this trip we go just to visit Lima and Ica.

[@amiquigonzales7917]

@@marianlacar8039 Lovely!! Have a great time! In Ica as it is not by the seaside it feels hotter (no sea breeze) around 29ºC or 28ºC in March, almost the same weather all month long and almost all day long too. Sunny oh so sunny since 6am till 6.30pm. Just be careful with your possessions, dress as comfortable and simple as you can, and enjoy!

[@marianlacar8039]

@@amiquigonzales7917 good recommendations, thank you! 🩷

[@Carisnaples]

For Rent . I have a very nice apartment , 1 bed , 1 bath in Residencial Monterrico-La Molina, which is a nice and secure area, $470.00 per/month

[@thedrosrussom5323]

This sounds more realistic. I pay 550 for a bit larger apartment. I do think 330 is complete unrealistic for a good appartment in a nice neighborhood you would want to retire.

[@nancy-c2k4t]

​@@thedrosrussom5323let me tell you there are nice safe áreas where you pay that😊 not everything is Miraflores and Barranco, I rented in Chaclacayo for 300 usd, 2 bedrooms apartment

[@ricardogermanmaldonado4703]

How can I contact you. I need to rent something small in that area. I am Peruvian citizen.i am already retired.

[@arizotje]

I am a european living in Miraflores, Lima, 1000dollar is not possible unless you are gonna sacrifice things, Rent in de modern districts is high, Food is cheap as long as you cook it yourself, electronics is more expensive then USA or europe. I got lucky with renting a good and cheap appartment in miraflores but to live comfortably with spacious appartment, and to go do something occasional like restaurants, 2000dollar is the bare minimum otherwise you need to sacrifice things.

[@pattyquinones3962]

Totally agree😊

[@davidveraok]

55’’ Samsung 4K Smart TV Crystal UHD for $378 at Wallmart USA vs 55’’ Samsung 4K Smart TV Crystal UHD for S/. 1349 ($ 359 ) at PROMART, Lima. How can be $378 be cheaper than $359 ? The myths about imported gadgets being more expensive in Peru than USA are actually part of the past.

[@hortensiareyes7810]

Agree!

[@cruzade100]

If you live in an upper middle class district, you can live on $1000 dollars, of course, if you organize yourself and much better. If you have a small property, see it as an investment. If you are European, you should not speak in dollars but in euros, much better.

[@fergonza2362]

​@@davidveraokcheck how much cost a flat with ocean view in Lima 😊 than in USA

[@sergiovelasquez5784]

I am planning to come back to Peru to spend my retired years there.

[@NancyRamos-e9e]

Hello! I’m Peruvian and 🇺🇸 citizen , and planing to move back to Lima when I retire !

[@proyectonuevo7487]

Bueno tú eres peruana y obviamente estás acostumbrada pero un jubilado no está acostumbrado a un país tan feo

[@NancyRamos-e9e]

@ no es pais “ feo “ es hermoso! Que pena que no aprecies

[@carmenquispe1423]

Hello. In Peru there are national parks (Manu, Pacaya Samiria among others) where you can find wild animals and in nature, many birds among others. These parks are located on the coast, mountains and jungle of Peru so you can find different wildlife.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you Carmen!

[@ericheiden9752]

Anywhere near the airport is dangerous (airport is in Callao). I am Czech and American and my girlfriend is Peruvian. I've been to these districts and I'm fine but if I was alone it would be strange and I'd be a target. Peruvians are so nice and Lima is so beautiful! I want to live here in the future

[@0o0o0o0o0o-s]

@@ericheiden9752 ahora ya existe la ciudad aeropuerto lo van a inaugurar a fines de enero ahí se pueden hospedar.. El callao si es picante si no conoces a nadie

[@Nataq1945]

The whole Lima is insecure nowadays, not exclusively in Callao

[@mariogutierrezc]

@@Nataq1945 yeah, you said above that in Lima rains. Do not disappointed us. Please continue with the misinformation. Great work.

[@amiquigonzales7917]

@@Nataq1945 Oh, my ... the one who wrote that is a coastal peruvian because he calls THAT ("garúa") a rain. No, you are totally wrong, THAT THING is not a proper rain. It's a very scarse rain of tiny almost non-existent drops which fall every 15 seconds, one after the other. A morning dew, actually. Callao is not a very safe area, unless you are accompanied by a Peruvian and take your precautions. La Punta is wonderful and used to be a posh area, now I think that if you live there and never come out it's like living in a tiny peaceful village BUT ... the question is if you can live like that.

[@elzero3455]

As a Peruvian that live now in Spain, lima is the best weather you can imagine if you live on Europe and many parts of USA. Yes there is heat on summer but 34 Celsius is not close to 40 on Madrid. And 14 c on winter is nothing close to -12 on Galicia. And yes, callao is for chalacos, if you are not costume to the crime rate, go to la punta in a Uber and the airport on a official taxi.

[@sofiadelrio315]

Nice to hear this info for my country. I am currently living in Germany and working remotely in Europe for Latam companies in the Fresh food export companies and of course I would like to retire in Peru. Perú has a nice places in the highland and central jungle where you can have a small farm to produce your own food. Of course as a country we need more development in infrastructure as high way. I can also say this is a country where you can still afford a flat in Miraflores or Barranco if you like the city lifestyle.

[@josemarquez6945]

Peru has the best food and weather in South America. It is also a beautiful country with very friendly people. In Peru, you can find different geographics to live in because there are mountains, jungles, and coastal areas close to beautiful beaches. This country is really cheaper than other countries in South America.

[@proyectonuevo7487]

No le mientas dile la verdad peru parece Afganistán o la India 😂😂

[@pepequispemamani5325]

@@proyectonuevo7487 ecuadorian , maybe ?

[@250Pants]

Correct but there isn't enough variety. I'd get tired of eating Peruvian food every day. Best weather in South America? No chance. Chile in general has better weather, is not as hot in the Summer and not as humid

[@Amanda_downunder]

Peru would be good, and rent is actually reasonable.

[@adventurefreaksss]

It is a beautiful country!

[@josegutierrez7283]

I am from Peru , but I’ve been living in California since 2019 ! I’ll be retiring in Lima too hahahaha you discovered our big secret ( our country is so cheap and affordable)

[@adventurefreaksss]

And just beautiful! Lucky you:)

[@soniaespinoza7971]

I liked to hear from an outsider about living in Peru. I think his point of view is more realistic. Thank you for share the information!

[@ConnieUgaz]

Your opinions about life in Peru are very accurate and realistic 👍🏼

[@aitakc301]

@@ConnieUgaz nope

[@kugelacht]

hahahahahahahahaah that is a low life style

[@stephen5009]

Hello --- Great (thanks for the video) ... Me too (I married a woman from Peru) ... and we moved to Miraflores (a district in Peru) in 2009 ... (I met my wife in Tokyo ... we lived in Tokyo for 5-years ... and then moved to Miraflores) ... Really, it is a great place to be.

[@lyndonmccorkle8415]

Thank you so much for the information.

[@carolinauesu]

Love to read all amazing comments about my country, is not because I born there but the food actually is the best around the world cause we have mixed,I been crew working many years in the ship so I try many but I will prefer always my food ❤ all of you very welcome to my country !!

[@jorgetorres9016]

Huancayo is a modern and affordable city located very close to Lima in a beautiful valley in the middle of the Andes mountains. It is the perfect place for those who like green natural landscapes, mountains, and lakes, and go hiking. Also, if you want to go to the central region of the Peruvian Amazon forest you may drive only 3 hours and will get there

[@Nataq1945]

Waste management is terrible though

[@mariogutierrezc]

@@Nataq1945 Huancayo has a modern "Planta de Tratamiento de Residuos Sólidos en TIRANAPAMPA" better than in your home-country

[@Cralk8]

I'm peruvian living in Lima, and yes Lima is a beautiful city, we have really nice districts very well developed, but Peru is still a medium income country with a lot of deficiencies, I don't know if a first world country citizen would like to live here. I would visit first for some weeks or a few months before to move permanently here.

[@tiberio1352]

Bien dicho. No los animen mucho porque esa horda viene y los precios se disparan.

[@jorgebaglietto2397]

@@tiberio1352. La palabra “horda” significa comunidad de salvajes nómadas, según el diccionario de la lengua Española, me parece que no debiste usar esa palabra.

[@tommycool5361]

Ya hay muchos viviendo en Barranco ahora y están viniendo cada vez mas, de a pocos aún pero se están pasando la voz ya de lo barato, seguro y comodo que es vivir acá. no seas mal aguero. que no conozcas a nadie asi no significa que no lo haya.! :D los gringos que conozco estan complacidos viviendo aquí.

[@leoF_0312]

​@@tiberio1352 da igual, siempre circulan por el mismo lugar, no existe gentrificacion

[@tiberio1352]

@@tommycool5361 talvez estoy recansado de esos R cd s Us m...no los conoces que es diferente.

[@abbb67]

My country is an ideal place to live! I live and work in Lima and my 24 year-old son lives and works in Cuzco. In Lima, you can live on with an average income of 1,000 dollars in a modest way :) In a region like Cuzco, you can live on less, for sure. It all depends on where you want to live. You can find studios and mini departamentos as we call them in a safe area if you live alone. You may find a cheap place to live in Miraflores, but again it will depend on budget, lifestyle and patience to find it :)

[@tiberio1352]

No los animes. Que se queden donde están.

[@gianfrancololi2857]

A cheap place to live in Miraflores? A decent 2 bedroom apartament in Miraflores or Barranco averages 800 to 900 usd a month, building expenses and utilities (water, electricity & internet) around 200 usd, so that alone is over a thousand dollars. Add food and living expenses and easely monthly costs add up to 2k per month.

[@abbb67]

@gianfrancololi2857 You can find a decent cheap place to live in Miraflores . I never mentioned a two-bedroom place. There are areas which are not so exclusive. And yes, you can live with an income of 1000 dollars average in Miraflores, all included :) . And as I said, it all depends on your lifestyle ;)

[@amiquigonzales7917]

@@gianfrancololi2857 It all depends on what you call decent... If you have lived longtime in big cities in the USA I imagine what you call a decent place: a modern glass & steel building with a new lift, with a view, air-conditioning, at least 80 sq. mts, all carpeted, with all your utilities that are brand new, etc. Good for you but you know WELL as a Peruvian that this is just affordable for top 3% of the peruvian population......

[@gianfrancololi2857]

@@amiquigonzales7917 i used to pay 700 usd a month for a 85m2 40 year old apartment and 150 usd for manteinance and utilities (water, internet and internet) So no, it wasnt a brand new "glass and steel apt with ac" those do exist but are far more expensive

[@americanfreedomisgreat7382]

Peru is amazing when retired I’m move to the district of… La molina.. u would need lots money if u want to live with your own police department.. in another word like living in Beverly hill in California…. But like any country Lima has its sketchy barrios.. like away from lima.. and yes 1hr away anywhere in Lima rent is dirt cheap and the crime it’s tough .. and around 1985 there weren’t a lot of foreigners but now there is gringos everywhere u look 😂 and the food it’s top of the list .. Delicious….. better than any other country I’ve eaten.. Peruvian cuisine it’s top notch

[@jobacurini9744]

I live in Colorado and getting so fed up with the cost of living in this state. Everything is so expensive and it keeps going up quarterly. And now you have to tip EVERYWHERE almost 25% insane! My wife and I went to Peru and loved it. We took a culinary tour in Lima and Trujillo and the food was Amazing. Restaurants in Lima rank in the top 50 world's best restaurants. In Colorado for fine dining for 2 you spend a bit over $100 (add parking, gas and tips to that) . In Lima fine dining in a beautiful restaurant with better service, much better food quality and bigger portions you will spend $40 or less including tips which are not mandatory but you are free to tip 5% max.

[@250Pants]

Life is not just food

[@pierogentille8748]

Peruvian here. About the health care system i recommend the private one, it's not that much more expensive and it's much better. There is a lot of risk in the public system.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Ré, it would be fascinating for you to do interviews with lawyers in the countries you cover to explain the residency opportunities!

[@adventurefreaksss]

I have 5 on Mexico, Spain, Italy, Portugal and France! We are working on more:). Thanks buddy!

[@adventurefreaksss]

Here's one from Mexico! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJyXh4eGfqqZbrc

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@adventurefreaksss I was also thinking that it would be beneficial to discuss the aspect of the political and social environment of particular countries and the issue of war, stability, corruption, gentrification, expats causing inflation etc. and how these things can make moving either less or more attractive in particular countries. For example, the growing cancer of the powerful drug cartels taking over Mexico and a powerless government for some of us is a huge Con to stepping foot in Mexico.

[@MickyBane]

Lima have 43 districts. At least 30 of them are good to walk or eating Best!

[@Qinti101]

If you want to have a comfortable retirement, I'd say 2000 USD is plenty. 1500 USD if you want to compromise. 1000 USD if you plan to buy a property in Lima or live in the Andes mountains. I'd avoid the jungle unless you really know what you are getting into, but if you prefer semi tropical, you can find towns or cities in "ceja de selva", which are the regions between the Andes and the Amazon.

[@pattyquinones3962]

Perú is a beautifull country you can live here in Lima with 2000 dollars aproximatly. You can study , Live well whit some comodities. There are many places with slow cost. ❤

[@melis6294]

Sorry, your English is not good.

[@marleneelizabetharenas7627]

@@melis6294😂😂😂how is your English?

[@Crass1000]

Born in Peru, move to london and then Boston, MA. I am back in lima with Family. I like Lima, of fuse it has ups and downs. Overall very positive, highly recommended.

[@nelidawhitehead5037]

The rent in Lima Miraflores 2 to 3 bedroom is between 600 to 1500 dollars at ocean front, there are many nice places for 500 $ like to san Felipe o Barranco , but in Cuzco with the beautiful mountains is between 300 to 600 $ 3 bedroom nice and clean and natural food

[@ALBERTOESCOBAROKUHAMACHANNEL]

You hace everthing very very cheap in Lima, food, weather, party, Beach, is unique.

[@0Thecaveman0]

Peru is simply beautiful ❤️ beautiful people ❤ Greetings from Morocco

[@VincentConti-m5j]

Ditto on that. I live in Lima. USA expat. Visited Morocco 20 years ago. Wicked cool. Great people. The Medina in Fez was incredible. I see it is changing. One of the best visits of my life. 60 countries i have been to. I lived in Jakarta and Sulawesi Indonesia for two years. Another awsome country. Absolutely incredible.

[@VincentConti-m5j]

Anecdote. I had an enlightening moment in Morocco. Renting a car i saw the woman manager berating a man😮 her employee. First Muslim country I visited. Super friendly people. I know there are problems as it is everywhere.

[@DiscoverTop10_q2b]

I’ve heard people rave about life in some of these countries people regret moving to. Are we sure it’s not just bad luck or poor planning?

[@VincentConti-m5j]

@DiscoverTop10_q2b how about everyone is different? I have lived in three countries other than my native born USA. Germany , 6 months, Indonesia 2 years and now Peru 19. It is difficult to live in a foreign land for many reasons. I have seen most expats go back home eventually. Tbat may have been their intention from the beginning. I don't make long term plans. They usually do not work out. Sort of the Buddhist way. Just sayin''

[@0Thecaveman0]

@@VincentConti-m5j of course everyone is different just like everyone else. Based on what I witnessed disparate men are willing to go to a war zone if guaranteed a beautiful woman 👠 And yes long term plans are meant to fail... everywhere Let's face it, you won't leave your own country to begin with if you're satisfied financially, emotionally and sexually. People leave to fill the void and I don't blame them. Wherever you go there you're and you'll bring your problems with you. Alcoholic in NYC is going to be alcoholic in Manila..simp in LA is a simp in Chiang Mai... 🥂

[@wasdwecst]

Stay there for a couple of months if you can. Peru its a nice country to retire

[@alfzizold921]

As a 55 year old Italian citizen living around the Pentagonito neighborhood in San Borja, Lima, my monthly rent is about 300 Euro for an older but nicer 1 bedroom 55sqm apartment including 1 indoor parking spot. The neighborhood is very safe, quiet, lovely and well kept, surrounded by lots of parks and green areas with several running trails and places for open air sports. I spend another 60 to 70 Euro/month in utilities (including propane gas), but during summer months this can run up to 100 Euro if it gets very warm and turn the AC on. I own a car that sets me back another 100 Euro per month on petrol, do go out to eat once or twice per week, and do my gorceries mostly at mid-to-upper end stores. My mobile phone bill is somewhere like 50 Euro/month. I do enjoy wine, and pay about 60 Euros per month for my gym membership. I like going out with friends a few times a month as well. All in all living here sets me back somewhere in the area of 1,500 to 1,800 Euro/month. Lima is well connected with several dayly non-stop flights to many major European and US cities. If you like living well, as opposed to merely surviving, Lima is not the cheapest city in Latin America but it sure does provide with a good quality of life, varied and tasty food, gorgeous ocean views, breathtaking summertime sunsets, sort of an LA-like feel, and mostly friendly people, all at a great price.

[@sherryherran8546]

I live in La Punta, where the crime rate is zero and can afford to live on the beach without paying crazy prices like I would in the States

[@kugelacht]

hahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahh

[@lulazeta8965]

The weather in the coast is mild. Few households need an AC. Some hotels do have A/C

[@julianvalderramaescalante8758]

Best food. Best weather. Security. Best life. Living in miraflores, barranco

[@wilver1606]

In the interior the country it is very quiet nice weather and completely cheep

[@missinglew]

Security? what are you talking about? Can you walk around Lima looking at your expensive cellphone without a care? Of course not. You can get killed for a cellphone if you dare to resist. It's gotten really ugly the last few years.

[@lali_p2813]

Security? Hahahaa

[@mariogutierrezc]

@@missinglew you misinformation is everywhere. Where are you from ?

[@fergonza2362]

​@@missinglewkilled for a phone in Miraflores and Barranco, never heard this

[@lourdesremaley4049]

There are many places to go close to Lima, you can taje a tour to Paracas or stay one day in there, nice beaches, take a tour to see the sea Lyons, and other tour to fly over the Nazca Lines, if you go further go to ica and visit la huacachina where you can do sandboard, there are hotels around the oaisis of huacachina, visit or take a tour to the places where they produce the Pisco liquor and see how is the process and taste the variety of them and of course the delicious food and a show with the peruvian horse called "caballo de paso peruano".

[@jumpinjehoshaphat1951]

Not the best healthcare, but if you learn Spanish, possible to get citizenship within two years. And Peru said to be a good place to learn Spanish because they don't talk fast.

[@rosariozuniga6851]

Indeed, public health care services are deficient and this can be specially critical if you suffer a chronic disease. But you can get the best health care if you can afford a private insurance.

[@nancy-c2k4t]

We have good doctors and private health care is affordable we just lack the infastructure they have in the US

[@tiberio1352]

if you are from the u.s. STAY THERE. Your 'healthcare' is the best. Specially UnitedHC.

[@paulcalle1099]

Public healthcare sucks but if you are an expat, you should have no problem getting top notch healthcare from the private clinics.

[@renzochepar]

You better pay a private insurance. Public hospitals are horrible, They will ask for stupid documents before Letting you in even in the middle of a heart attack.

[@pablobelerinirupailla2370]

IN LIMA YOU CAN FIND THE LUXURIOUS DISTRICTS OF MIRAFLORES, SAN ISIDRO, BARRANCO, LA PLANICIE, CASUARINAS, SURCO, ETC. AND THE BEST RATES OF SOUTH AMERICA, WONDERFUL VIEWS OF OUR SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN, EVERYTHING IS CHEAP AND THE WIDEST RANGE PRODUCTS OF SOUTH AMERICA..

[@warikito]

There are other beautiful places in Perú to retire and will be cheaper than Lima. I retired from California and moved to the north of Peru, Piura, near the beach. Built a small house and will travel around this fascinating country. Machu Picchu is a great site but there are so many others that are worth visiting like Choquequirao, Kuelag in Chachapoyas, Chavin de Huantar, Ayacucho, the Amazon, Tarapoto or Madre de Dios.

[@vanessamckeefry2837]

I am retirement in my country I became USA citizen because I have a child in the USA, but most definitely I will retire in Peru Lima I am only 49 this years I am preparing my self to go back maybe 10 years thank you for the information was amazing

[@paulasanz9600]

Peruvian born and raised living in the USA if you have money you can live a wonderful life in Lima nice apartment overlooking the ocean 1/2 million but totally worth it !

[@ncvdiagnostics]

LOS CEDROS DE VILLA IN CHORRILLOS is cool and safe place to live rent is much cheaper than other high end districts

[@VictorHugo-wh6nx]

as long you dont have a car breakdown across this are is a very dangerous neighborhood, when i said very dangerous it is.

[@germanurrunaga2190]

not that safe, but in comparison with other areas of Chorrillos district for sure, you can "tell" is safe.

[@250Pants]

it's so far

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Don't people over 65 have to pay mostly out of pocket at private clinics because any insurance will charge high premiums and deductibles for older people, so it's cheaper just to pay out of pocket Not only in Peru but in most other places.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Yea, he shared that he pays out of pocket to go to private clinics due to the low cost but has the back up of the public system when more larger health issues occur.

[@blueunicorn8665]

There are affordable places instead private clinics. Small clinics, private physicians, it depends what you choose.

[@mrfish1051]

I have good health, but when basic sickness happen as a stomachache , skin problem , bruising my leg / arm, etc. Just go to the pharmacy and the employee who is usually someone who also studied pharmacology give me the medicine what I need with no prescription. Some medicine are locally made, what is a plus for reducing our monthy budget.

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@mrfish1051 Thank you for this information!

[@celdur4635]

It would be about 150-200 USD a month for GREAT private health insurance if you are older. Its about 4x more than if you are under 40.

[@mjaraz5442]

There is another city that is as beautiful and vibrant and much safer than Lima and is called Arequipa. They also have upscale restaurants and hotels and fine shops. Look it up!

[@pepequispemamani5325]

Arequipa , are you kidding us ? it is boring. The gringo is correct. He tried Arequipa but decided for Lima for obvious reason.

[@yessicazucca9869]

My Peruvian parents are retired living in Connecticut, USA and are building their 2nd house in Chiclayo. They wanted to live in a small town & warm weather thru out the year (we used to lived in Lima but it’s so crowded). So far it’s really cheap about $1k a month for both (eating out a lot and traveling). Peru is for all budgets. Good luck

[@katimuri]

Peruvian senior here. I live in Miraflores. 95% of neighbors in my street are Peruvian. Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco are not foreigner's enclaves. I can't believe a family of three pays only 100 soles per month for electricity and water. We are two people in my household, and we pay no less than 200 soles per month for electricity. As this guy says, you can get an apartment for rent at that low price only in a middle-lower or lower class neighborhood.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for sharing this information!

[@JuanCarlosChaparroMorante]

Peru is the better country that i know.....is amazing

[@undersidelandstefanom1238]

Peru has a pretty mild weather compared to any US state. Heater and air conditioner are not necessary for the vast majority of the year. I lived there 25 years and none of my houses apartments had any of those. Same for all my friends and family. If you live in Miraflores or San Isidro you are golden.

[@pepequispemamani5325]

You are right . . . I could not agree more.

[@250Pants]

Nah, it’s too humid. And it gets cold and gloomy in the Winter. You need a space heater and A/C for sure. Maybe you’ve lived all your life there but someone moving from the US or Europe will hate having no sun for months! Even the Summer the smog/pollution in Lima is horrific. The trees and vegetation lifeless

[@pepequispemamani5325]

250pants, what a pile of non-sense. Lima has summer days even during the winter time. We can go straight into the mountains for about 30 minutes and get sunny days. Outside of my appartments I can see 12 trees only in my block . Something more to add ?

[@250Pants]

@@pepequispemamani5325 No sunny days in the Winter, there is too much fog. Lima is depressing during the Winter. And who wants to have to travel 30 mins to see the sun? Not me. You can see 12 trees? I didn't say there weren't any trees. Read again; I said the trees are lifeless. They are not like the lush green trees you see in Beverly Hills

[@hectorerquiaga8853]

If you stay in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco it's more expensive

[@kugelacht]

Of course, the life in a barriada, for sure.

[@hectorerquiaga8853]

@@kugelacht San Borja, Surco, Lince, Jesus Maria, Pueblo Libre, San Miguel are cheaper and not barriadas

[@kugelacht]

@hectorerquiaga8853 todo lo que no sea miraflores , san isidro son barriadas

[@marlovars5298]

It is cheaper the rent in other Peru states. Ancash the rent is 80 dollars to 180 dollars a month saludos amigo

[@leylachacaltana147]

Peru is a nice country to live in , I am actually Peruvian and British.I loved my country, as you mention on the video. They are differents types of rent in Peru. A flat in Surco could cost you about 1000 dollars to rent like a 3 bedroom apartment. Pluss bills and food. Transport ,you have all kinds of transport. Like taxis. Bus, combis metro politano, tren electrico, but traffic is bad in Lima, but if you got into Metrolutano. You paid about 3.50 soles. Each ride about 7 soles, you can get out i Jiron de la Union,so you can g on a tour to Central of Lima. Doesn't take too lo g.Food is delicious. But if you into a restaurant some of then, they are expensive, but all kind of prices. But for Americans is cheaper here to live in. From violence from Usa. God country to retire. IF Americans comes to expand trains in Peru ,Peru will be lovely and also hospitals.Best way to travel y o Cuzco is plane.

[@claudiailla]

A good Private health insurance with quality service is between $50 to $100

[@adventurefreaksss]

Do you work in the insurance business? If so, please email me at [e-mail]

[@saraj2149]

I lived in Chiclayo, Peru in 2022. For a family of 4, paying private schools but not including mgt and car payments because those were purchased outright, the cost of living was about 5k soles ($1344USD) and that included going out to eat multiple times a month

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for sharing Sara!

[@ebonyb6603]

Mortgage and car are major bills. So this is not realistic

[@pablobelerinirupailla2370]

LIMA GOVERNMENT IS BUILDING NEW METRO LINES, YOU CAN ALSO TAKE THE METROPOLITANO BUSES OR TAXIS WHICH ARE VERY CHEAP.

[@Yvell]

La Molina main street has all the American USA franchises. Is a good looking area. Cienaguillas is developing private communities. Surco is as good as Miraflores without ocean view. San Isidro is classy and enchanting. Papa León is a bumpy ride with spacious areas to develop a business.

[@holamundo2233]

Peru is good for living there for some months, but traffic and insecurity are important points to consider.

[@jonathan198117]

Agreed

[@louisz8951]

I'm thinking going there for the summer months and coming back to the USA for the summer months.

[@missinglew]

Completely agree. Insecurity is a HUGE issue.

[@lali_p2813]

I’m Peruvian living in Canada and I can’t imagine my kids growing in Peru, here my kids can freely play outside, enjoy their childhood, walk by themselves to school, ride their park around the neighborhood. The cost of living is more expensive in Canada but it’s all worthy.

[@mariogutierrezc]

@@lali_p2813 and boys dressing like they were girls ? and vice versa ? no thanks. Children can play at parks in Peru without being forced to be crossdressing. Next.

[@marisolgonzales9487]

For 80 dollars monthly you can have medical insurance and for 100 dollars monthly monthly i covers all the quimos and therapies if you are diagnosed with cancer

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for this information!

[@sergiozamalloa9433]

La mejor comida y la mejor gente y es un país hermoso para visitar y vivir .

[@Hitokiri0010]

Real State Agency owner here. You can rent a modest 2 bed room from 350 USD to 600 USD depends on the zone in Lima. Also, food is relatively cheap on local stores.

[@adventurefreaksss]

I'm look for real estate people I can refer people to. Please email me your info! [e-mail]

[@rosariogreenwood-sanchez2201]

You have to live at least 1 year and then apply for residency. I know of American people who lived 8-9 months in Peru and applied for Peruvian citizenship and and it was denied.

[@tiberio1352]

Good to hear.

[@67p5n90n]

Two years to get citizenship after been resident

[@milaedwards4754]

Thanks for the podcast! Very useful! Keep in mind that you are talking about Peru, please play music from Peru and not from Mexico. :)

[@ElleRi-o6i]

I was born in Peru and have lived in the USA almost 50 years. Personally, I love visiting Peru and tour archeological sites, resorts, and enjoy the delicious cuisine. Maybe when I’m planning retirement, I’ll consider returning to my beautiful Miraflores in the summer.

[@juliamgv6450]

Peru is not Lima only, there are beautiful neighborhoods everywhere in Peru, and might be even more affordable

[@aldofinetti3466]

Private health care could go from US$ 30 to $180 depending on your age 1 years old to 70 + years old in private clinic wit a coverage amount of US$ 300,000 per years the atention is fast in 1 week you have the emergency atention in real time, paying medical appointment US$ 20.00 and covering 90% of 95% of diseases with a contract for 1 year renewable every year.

[@eduarmunch4490]

There is something that tourist maybe did not realize , Peruvian people love foreign people dx

[@felipeeduardodelarosabocan2356]

True. Maybe too much.

[@mariabalbuena4400]

It’s not true, the rent w two bedroom is $ 600 dollars per month, minimum, plus utilities $ 200 dollars per month, minimum, is $ 800 minimum.

[@EscapeTheFlock]

How do you finance healthcare? Insurance? out of pocket? I am considering Lima - was just in Barranco a month. $1000 is fairly over/understated (housing in a decent neighborhood is definitely around 1500-2500 $4-750 bucks if you want something decent in a decent neighborhood.

[@frantz904]

Yes you are right under $1000 is not going to make it in Baranco! Baranco considered one of the best neighborhoods, I was there a few weeks ago, it's not all that cheap

[@mrfish1051]

Maybe trying Magdalena del Mar or San Miguel, because of the main cost is renting.

[@blueunicorn8665]

@@mrfish1051or Pueblo Libre, Jesús María.

[@celdur4635]

Depends on the size. You can do 600 for a tiny apartment in Barranco or Miraflores.

[@CesarGarciaJara]

You can buy your health insurance, search for EPS, “Empresas Prestadoras de Salud”.

[@redhotchillipepper3772]

It’s an very interesing testimony. Thanks

[@hortensiareyes7810]

The cost living in Lima is not too low, unless you live at the skirt low middle income neighbourhoods around Lima where the safety is terrible insane

[@mrfish1051]

Poor areas are not necessary dangerous. Stop your classism.

[@lemonishpe]

I can help, I'm a local with experience in real state in Lima, Cusco and Tarapoto as well. Have a great time in Peru. All the best!

[@cverdeguer]

A decent Health Care insurance cost $100-150 a month per person.

[@bankfinanzas6348]

Excellent video I am Peruvian

[@julioacosta9908]

Peruvian people accommodated their life as the flow goes. Isn’t like here in USA that 1 a little thing and the people get crazy !! So that best way to have good life is like Latin American people do.

[@fanyeshkakogan3740]

They don't have any other choice

[@refractariosfrisac]

Peru is beautiful

[@gaae2000]

Chosica is a nice town to live - pretty much sun all year and not far from LIma.

[@nancy-c2k4t]

Chaclacayo my district❤

[@JA-qi7zt]

14:15 There is no regulation about animal cruelty in the food industry and is very easy to be vegan in Peru, you don't need to go to fancy restaurants and the food is definitely cheaper.

[@lesliegonzales7119]

So sad 😞 to listening 🎶 at the end of this video , MEXICAN music 🎶 . That was a slap in the FACE. 😬😭😭😭 But the rest it was very informative and useless 🥰 Thanks

[@josevelarde2874]

I thought I was the only one that noticed that. We Peruvians are not Mexicans just like Mexicans are Peruvians. Please update your ending. It takes from the otherwise good video.

[@time2heal]

Oh! Relajate! Soy Peruana y no me ofende. Start growing some thicker skin. BTW, it was quite informative! Gracias por el esfuerzo. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@pablobelerinirupailla2370]

A FRIEND OF ME BOUGHT AN APARTMENT SOME YEARS AGO IN MIRAFLORES NOW HIS APARTMENT COST 3 TIMES OF ITS ORIGINAL PRICE, YOU CAN BUY WONDERFUL FLATS, APARTMENTS , HUGE PENTHOUSES OF 400 M2 , HUGE MANSIONS OF 3000 M2 , ETC.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Are you in Real Estate in Lima?

[@martinsifuentes6585]

Thank You! Great information, I was looking at Ilo, Moquegua, small town. Do you know it?

[@jesus25240427]

Try the city of Arequipa , 2nd biggest city in Peru with affordable prices of a small town.

[@adventurefreaksss]

No, I just googled. It looks beautiful. Thank you for making me aware of this place! You definitely like to live off the beaten path!!

[@CyberNavegantes]

Also, if you are profesional, you can work teaching in any university.

[@taniasavick4685]

Peru!!! Beautiful country.

[@jospoz619]

Half of the comments here are just speculation. Peru is a great country it’s relatively cheap but the weather is not the best in South America and Peruvians don’t speak slowly. I have being traveling yearly to Peru for the past 30 years. I’m planning to retire there. But the best weather is in Venezuela. It’s just impossible to leave there because of crime.

[@jaimebendezu2054]

Si te gusta el calor es Venezuela pero lima no mueres de calor

[@Marek-y8j1s]

Maybe Venezuela has the best weather if you like to sweat your rear off. You can find the same in the Peruvian jungle...

[@jcquerevalu]

Did you really travel to Peru? Who told you that Peru has only one type of weather? Try to do a little research and you'll learn more about the variety of weather or climates in different regions of Peru.

[@melis6294]

People from the Peruvian Andes speak slow.

[@jospoz619]

@ Quechua and Aymara. Spanish in the Andes is a second language

[@ginipalm13]

I from Lima, I don’t think he paid less than $800 in Miraflores Probably in different districts Lima is a cosmopolitan city, with many diversity of cultures and food

[@RayPerez-g1i]

The most expensive apartment are Miraflores, San Isidro, La Molina, Lince , Jesus Maria or Pueblo Libre. Lima Cercado is a goopd spot. Probably 350 to 400 dollar on hood Neighborhood by Coliseum Amauta. I have conta ts for

[@prendeelfili2794]

Perú es very Special and Beauty

[@SerafinaRKdS2698]

One bedroom apartment with a separate bedroom open plan kitchenette in a building without an elevator in miraflores nice roads is about 550/600 USD per month. Very nice clean building close to Parque Kennedy. Theres the arbitrios or local council taxes for police, public lighting and refuse collection. Depending on the district, renters need to pay that too. Menus are 12 / 16/ 18/ 20 soles menus depending on wjat you fancy and they are found in the local markets.