Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)

$1038

Retiree Score

70.0

Safety Index

32.9

Healthcare

17 facilities

At over 14,000 feet above sea level, Cerro de Pasco is one of the highest cities in the world, with a population of 61,046. This Andean mining hub is a brutal place to call home - the intense cold climate and heavy toll of environmental contamination create persistent headaches for residents. While the city has an active sports and social culture, the challenges of living at such extreme altitude are immense. Cerro de Pasco is not for the faint of heart.

Can I afford Cerro de Pasco?

Total Monthly Household Income (After Tax):

Lifestyle: comfortable

You could save

$1963 / month

Savings Rate65%

Rent $519

Living Costs $518

Safety

Healthcare

100

Walkability

Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L)$2

Bread (loaf)—

Eggs (12)$2

Rice (1kg)—

Chicken (1kg)—

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive)$3

Meal (Mid-range)$83

Cappuccino$2

Water (0.33L)—

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo)$63

Mobile Plan (mo)$14

Gym (mo)—

Cinema Ticket$7

Housing

1BR Center (mo)—

1BR Outside (mo)—

3BR Center (mo)$403

3BR Outside (mo)—

Expat Life

English Proficiency

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Expat Community

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Top Neighborhoods

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Elevation

4314m

Nearest Airport

LIM (175km)

Local Economy

Avg Monthly Salary

$461

Mortgage Interest Rate

9.25%

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet

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Temperature

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Annual Rainfall

1489 mm

Coworking Spaces

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Best Months to Visit

May, Jun, Jul, Aug