Lima vs Andorra la Vella Cost of Living Comparison
Executive summary: Lima leads on CPI (26 vs 56.6, NYC=100), Lima leads on rent index, and Andorra la Vella leads on purchasing power. Validate neighbourhood rents before relocating — city-wide winners can reverse at district scale.
Overall Cost Winner
Lima
Lower overall CPI; largest measurable gaps: Purchasing Power (150% gap, Andorra la Vella ahead); Housing (147% gap, Lima ahead).
Monthly Cost Difference
Estimated monthly housing+utilities+internet basket is about $855 lower in Lima than in Andorra la Vella (~145% gap; converted via exchange rates).
Estimated monthly difference: $855 (favoring Lima).
Category Winners
| Category | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Overall CPI | Lima | CPI 26 vs 56.6 (lower is better) |
| Housing | Lima | Rent index 15.3 vs 37.8 (lower is better) |
| Food | Lima | Groceries index 33 vs 59.4 (lower is better) |
| Transport | Andorra la Vella | One-way ticket 1.21 vs 1.67 (lower is better) |
| Utilities | Andorra la Vella | Utilities (85m²) 69.55 vs 114.75 (lower is better) |
| Internet | Andorra la Vella | Internet 41.73 vs 86.63 (lower is better) |
| Restaurants | Lima | Restaurant index 23.5 vs 55 (lower is better) |
| Salary | Lima | Avg net salary 7812 vs 4791.36 (higher is better) |
| Purchasing Power | Andorra la Vella | PP index 84 vs 33.6 (higher is better) |
Biggest Difference
Purchasing Power: Andorra la Vella leads with a 150% gap.
PP index 84 vs 33.6 (higher is better)
Quick Decision
- Students: Lima — Lower housing / rent index (147% gap).
- Families: Lima — Housing is typically the largest household line; rent index favors Lima; purchasing power favors Andorra la Vella.
- Remote Workers: Lima — Everyday cost index (CPI) favors Lima (~118% gap).
- Budget Living: Lima — Lowest overall consumer-price index in this pair.
Key Takeaways
- Lima is the overall cost winner on CPI (~118% lower everyday-cost index than Andorra la Vella).
- Housing: Lima leads on rent index (147% gap).
- Food / groceries: Lima is lower (80% gap).
- Purchasing power: Andorra la Vella scores higher (150% gap).
- Largest category gap: Purchasing Power (150%), favoring Andorra la Vella.
- Sample monthly basket (1BR + utilities + internet) is ~$855 cheaper in Lima.
Analysis
Detailed breakdown uses only paired indices: CPI 26/56.6, rent 15.3/37.8, purchasing power 33.6/84. Category winners can diverge — a city may win rent while losing CPI. No GDP, climate, or industry claims are invented for either city.
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Last updated: 2026-08-21
Data Sources
This page uses CityCost index inputs. Platform sources (see also Data sources):
- Regional
- Regional
On-page labels for this view: Regional · Regional.
Methodology
Each indexed city is associated with a reference basket of common living costs (for example rent, groceries samples, transport tickets, utilities, restaurant meals, and net salary where available). From those items, the platform derives relative indices such as CPI, rent, groceries, restaurants, and local purchasing power, using New York City = 100 as the familiar baseline convention for relative comparison.