Is Jesús María Expensive?

Lima, Peru

-10% vs Lima avg

Living in Jesús María, Lima

Jesús María is a moderately-priced area within Lima, with a cost of living index of 23.2 — that is -10% compared to the Lima average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #8 out of 19 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around S/1,500/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 Jesús María, housing takes up roughly 27% 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/60,018 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Jesús María

Salaries in Jesús María reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 23.2:

After tax and deductions of 18.3% in Peru, take-home pay for someone earning S/60,018 would be roughly S/49,035/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

23.2
COLI Index
0.90x
vs City Avg
S/1,500
Est. 1BR Rent
#8
of 19 Areas
18.3%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Jesús María

Estimated annual deductions on a S/64,464 salary in Jesús María, Lima (local employee).

Income Tax
5%
ONP/AFP + EsSalud
13.0%
Total Deductions: 18.3%
Est. Take-Home: S/52,638/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

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

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $17,400
London GBP £14,974
Dubai AED AED 87,066

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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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Jesús María:

Maryland, Lagos Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City District 10, Ho Chi Minh City Tebet, Jakarta Grīziņkalns, Riga Kuta, Bali (Denpasar)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesús María expensive in Lima?

Jesús María is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Lima. It costs about -10% less than the city average, ranking #8 out of 19 neighborhoods.

How does Jesús María compare to the Lima average?

The cost of living in Jesús María is below the Lima average. With a multiplier of 0.90x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -10% 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.