Lima, Peru
+8% vs Lima avgSurco is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Lima, with a cost of living index of 27.9 — that is +8% compared to the Lima average. It ranks #4 out of 19 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around S/1,801/month, compared to a range of S/1,084 in Comas to S/2,167 in San Isidro.
For a typical resident of Surco, housing takes up roughly 32% 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/72,022 before tax.
Salaries in Surco reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 27.9:
After tax and deductions of 19.8% in Peru, take-home pay for someone earning S/72,022 would be roughly S/57,761/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a S/77,523 salary in Surco, Lima (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Surco would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $20,925 |
| London | GBP | £18,008 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 104,704 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Isidro | 33.5 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Miraflores | 33.0 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Barranco | 29.7 | 1.15x | +15% |
| La Molina | 27.1 | 1.05x | +5% |
| San Borja | 26.3 | 1.02x | +2% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Surco, Lima to maintain your lifestyle.
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Surco is near the city average for Lima. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Surco is above the Lima average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% compared to the city baseline.