Lima, Peru
+15% vs Lima avgBarranco is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Lima, with a cost of living index of 29.7 — that is +15% compared to the Lima average. It ranks #3 out of 19 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around S/1,917/month, compared to a range of S/1,084 in Comas to S/2,167 in San Isidro.
For a typical resident of Barranco, housing takes up roughly 34% 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/76,690 before tax.
Salaries in Barranco reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 29.7:
After tax and deductions of 20.3% in Peru, take-home pay for someone earning S/76,690 would be roughly S/61,122/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a S/82,525 salary in Barranco, Lima (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Barranco would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $22,275 |
| London | GBP | £19,170 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 111,459 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Isidro | 33.5 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Miraflores | 33.0 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Surco | 27.9 | 1.08x | +8% |
| La Molina | 27.1 | 1.05x | +5% |
| San Borja | 26.3 | 1.02x | +2% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Barranco, Lima to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Barranco is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Lima. It costs about +15% more than the city average, ranking #3 out of 19 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Barranco is above the Lima average. With a multiplier of 1.15x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +15% compared to the city baseline.