Lima, Peru
-18% vs Lima avgSurquillo is a relatively affordable area in Lima, with a cost of living index of 21.2 — that is -18% compared to the Lima average. At #12 of 19, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around S/1,367/month, compared to a range of S/1,084 in Comas to S/2,167 in San Isidro.
For a typical resident of Surquillo, housing takes up roughly 25% 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/54,683 before tax.
Salaries in Surquillo reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 21.2:
After tax and deductions of 17.5% in Peru, take-home pay for someone earning S/54,683 would be roughly S/45,114/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a S/58,907 salary in Surquillo, Lima (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Surquillo would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $15,900 |
| London | GBP | £13,683 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 79,560 |
| 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% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Surquillo, Lima to maintain your lifestyle.
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Surquillo is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Lima. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #12 out of 19 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Surquillo is below the Lima average. With a multiplier of 0.82x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -18% compared to the city baseline.