Is Ate Expensive?

Lima, Peru

-28% vs Lima avg

Living in Ate, Lima

Ate is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Lima, with a cost of living index of 18.6 — that is -28% compared to the Lima average. Ranked #17 of 19, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around S/1,200/month, compared to a range of S/1,084 in Comas to S/2,167 in San Isidro.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Ate, housing takes up roughly 22% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 20%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately S/48,014 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Ate

Salaries in Ate reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 18.6:

After tax and deductions of 16.5% in Peru, take-home pay for someone earning S/48,014 would be roughly S/40,092/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

18.6
COLI Index
0.72x
vs City Avg
S/1,200
Est. 1BR Rent
#17
of 19 Areas
16.5%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Ate

Estimated annual deductions on a S/51,682 salary in Ate, Lima (local employee).

Income Tax
4%
ONP/AFP + EsSalud
13.0%
Total Deductions: 16.5%
Est. Take-Home: S/43,153/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Ate would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $13,950
London GBP £12,005
Dubai AED AED 69,803

Other Neighborhoods in Lima

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
San Isidro 33.5 1.30x +30%
Miraflores 33.0 1.28x +28%
Barranco 29.7 1.15x +15%
Surco 27.9 1.08x +8%
La Molina 27.1 1.05x +5%

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Ate vs Comas Ate vs San Juan de Lurigancho

Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Ate:

Oshodi, Lagos Hang Dong, Chiang Mai Pa Tan, Chiang Mai Donholm, Nairobi Zeytinburnu, Istanbul Titan, Bucharest

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ate expensive in Lima?

Ate is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Lima. It costs about -28% less than the city average, ranking #17 out of 19 neighborhoods.

How does Ate compare to the Lima average?

The cost of living in Ate is well below the Lima average. With a multiplier of 0.72x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -28% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.