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    Peru

    Peru at a glance

    Capital city

    Lima

    Population

    34.4 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $950/month (Local Data, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Partly Free, score 66/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.10/5 — rank 99/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Aymara, Quechua, Spanish

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    People & culture

    Moving here means joining a society where ancient traditions meet a modern, entrepreneurial spirit. You will find the local culture deeply welcoming, centered on community and a profound respect for heritage.