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Cost of Living inCallao, Peru
Callao, Peru1.2MUpper middle incomeRemote-work friendly
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Purchasing Power vs. United States
Your money goes 2.24x further
Based on GDP per capita (PPP). Peru: $16,079/capita.
How Far Your Money Goes
Prices are 68% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Using the country-level NYC comparison for now. We do not have a defensible city-level aggregate cost index for this city yet.
Overall
3.1x further
Prices are 68% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Rent
10x further
Prices are 90% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Groceries
2.7x further
Prices are 64% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Restaurants
3.8x further
Prices are 74% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Income Category
Upper Middle
World Bank GNI
GDP per Capita
$16,079
PPP, International $
City Population
1.2M
Child Education
Public-school quality + expat access, alongside international and private school cost — the two paths a relocating family weighs.
Public schools
This describes Peru as a whole. Enrollment rules and school quality can vary within the country, so check with schools in Callao.
Quality
Mixed public-school option
Expat access
Available to residents
conditionalInstruction
Spanish
Local-language fluency usually matters.
PISA / outcomes
Qualitative only
Using curated quality notes for now.
Why this quality rating
Peru's public schools can work for local families, but quality varies and most expat households still prefer private or bilingual options.
Why the expat-access rating looks like this
Resident families can generally access public schools, but Spanish-medium instruction and uneven quality make the public route situational.
❓ Homeschooling
Not specifically regulatedMinimal requirements
Peru requires basic education but does not have specific homeschooling regulations. Some families use distance education or equivalency programs. Enforcement is limited. Growing expat homeschool community in Lima and Cusco.
Homeschool legality in Peru — check current regulations before committing.
Source: User-curated family relocation research (initial seed) (2026-04-14)
International & private schools
1 confirmed school
2 more suggested by AI, not verified
- British1
Schools' websites are found with Wikidata and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), and each is checked on the school's own site.
Childcare & Domestic Help
Estimate-only country fallback for the family-support costs we track in Peru.
Full-time nanny (5 days)
$400-$825
Estimate-only country fallback
Live-in / 24-7 nanny
$700-$1,450
Estimate-only country fallback
Source: curated family relocation research(derived country fallback)
Getting Around
Neighborhood mobility profiles are rolling out city by city.Callao is still missing a verified walkability, transit, airport, and rideshare profile.
Healthcare
System strength, outcome signals, facility coverage, and self-pay visibility in Peru.
Method: country metrics come from public system indicators, facility coverage reflects mapped providers we can inventory, direct pricing only reflects observed self-pay pages, and relative care cost can fall back to broad cost-of-living healthcare indices. Sparse pricing does not imply sparse healthcare availability.
472 facilities tracked
Facilities updated 7 months ago
Healthcare system
MixedThis is a broad country-level read based on coverage, staffing, beds, and spending.
Public care
MixedA visible public hospital footprint support this rating.
Private care
MixedA meaningful tracked hospital and clinic network help, but self-pay pricing transparency is still sparse.
UHC coverage
68/100
2023
Physicians
1.69/1k
2023
Hospital beds
1.56/1k
2023
Out of pocket
27%
2023
Outcome signals
Life expectancy
77.9 yrs
2024
Maternal mortality
51/100k
2023
Neonatal mortality
6.5/1k
2024
International patient readiness
MixedMultiple facilities have websites and there is visible specialty depth help, but price transparency is still sparse.
Pricing transparency
LimitedMultiple facilities have crawlable websites help, but published self-pay prices are scarce.
Facility coverage
Pharmacy: 243Clinic: 85Dentist: 76Doctor: 46Hospital: 19Physiotherapy: 3
Self-pay pricing visibility
No verified self-pay prices are published for the tracked facilities in Peru yet.
This usually reflects low online price transparency rather than a lack of healthcare providers.
Notable facilities
Hospital de la Solidaridad
Hospital · Emergency
SISOL Salud Mirones
Hospital · Emergency
general
Hospital Alberto Leopoldo Barton Thompson
Hospital · Emergency
Hospital Centro Médico Naval
Hospital · Emergency
Hospital de la Solidaridad
Hospital · Emergency
Hospital Luis Negreiros Vega
Hospital · Emergency
System metrics: World Bank WDI · Updated 2026-11-01
Safety & Governance
City-level perceived-crime data is not sourced for Callao yet. Showing Peru national safety and governance signals until a matched city row lands.
Street Safety
Safety Index43/100
Crime Index57/100
Source: Numbeo where a city row is matched; otherwise World Bank WGI and country-level safety context.
Political Stability
Political Stability-0.28
World Bank WGI scale: -2.5 to +2.5.
Wages by Sector
| Sector | Median |
|---|---|
| Administrative & Support Services | — |
| Agriculture & Farming | — |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | — |
| Construction | — |
| Education | — |
| Finance & Insurance | — |
| Healthcare & Social Work | — |
| Hospitality & Food Service | — |
| Information & Technology | — |
| Manufacturing | — |
| Mining & Quarrying | — |
| Other Services | — |
| Professional & Scientific Services | — |
| Public Administration & Defence | — |
| Real Estate | — |
| Retail & Wholesale Trade | — |
| Transport & Logistics | — |
| Utilities | — |
2025 annual wages in Callao, Peru · Source: INEI (region-adjusted)
Price Comparison vs. US
beer
$2.00Estimated74% cheaper
big mac
$4.90Estimated21% cheaper
bread 500g
$2.68Estimated21% cheaper
budget hotel
$118.60Survey-verified227% more
childcare preschool
$1036.01Estimated33% cheaper
cinema
$5.00Estimated70% cheaper
coca cola
$0.70Estimated67% cheaper
eggs dozen
$4.13Estimated14% cheaper
gasoline liter
$1.09Estimated6% more
inexpensive meal
$12.00Estimated43% cheaper
internet 60mbps
$47.09Estimated30% cheaper
iphone
$1099.00Estimated10% more
jeans
$35.00Estimated32% cheaper
latte
$2.80Estimated47% cheaper
luxury hotel
$118.60Survey-verified75% cheaper
mcmeal
$4.50Estimated56% cheaper
milk liter
$1.50Estimated23% more
monthly pass
$46.50Estimated33% cheaper
nike shoes
$65.00Estimated29% cheaper
rent 1br
$1485.63Estimated18% cheaper
rent 2br
$725.00Estimated83% cheaper
rent 3br
$2835.76Estimated11% cheaper
subway fare
$0.45Estimated81% cheaper
taxi km
$2.38Estimated27% more
utilities basic
$114.95Estimated46% cheaper
Visa Information (US passport)
Short-stay entry
visa freeUp to 180 days
US passport holders can stay up to 180 days without a visa.
Quick comparison FAQ
Structured from the deltas already shown on this page — no invented facts, no extra data sources.
How far does your money go in Callao compared with the US?
Your money goes about 2.2x further in Callao than in the US, based on the current PPP estimate. We are using the country-level cost index for Peru here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
Is Callao cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?
Callao is cheaper overall than New York City — overall living costs are about 68% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City) for Callao. We are using the country-level cost index for Peru here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
How does rent in Callao compare with New York City?
Rent in Callao is about 90% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City). We are using the country-level cost index for Peru here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Callao?
Groceries in Callao are about 64% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City), and restaurant prices are about 74% cheaper than the same benchmark. We are using the country-level cost index for Peru here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.
About Callao
Callao is a constitutional province on the central Pacific coast of Peru, a 1.3-million-resident port city that adjoins Lima to the west and houses both the country's principal seaport and Jorge Chavez International Airport, the main air gateway to Peru. The economy is heavily anchored by port logistics, fishing and fish processing (Peru is among the world's largest anchovy producers), naval facilities, and warehousing tied to Lima's broader metropolitan demand. Relocators considering Callao would in practice be relocating to greater Lima; the central districts of Callao itself have a tougher security reputation, and most expats settle in Miraflores or San Isidro nearby. The climate is mild desert with cool, humid winters and warm summers, and Spanish dominates daily life.
Cool, gray coastal climate with minimal sun (May-September)Decent internet in central districts but inconsistent in outer areasSmall but growing expat community, less established than LimaMixed walkability - port areas pedestrian-friendly but some neighborhoods unsafe at nightExcellent fresh seafood and local fish markets, authentic Peruvian cuisineLimited but emerging nightlife compared to Lima, casual local barsFew dedicated coworking spaces - mostly work from cafes or accommodationSafety concerns in certain districts - stick to established neighborhoods like San Martin or Cantolao
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