Lima vs Piura
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Lima leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Piura where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Piura's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Lima | Piura |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 64 | 63 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 40 | 46 |
| Climate | 100 | 86 |
| Safety | 57 | 60 |
| Summer °C | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Winter °C | 15.6 | 20.4 |
| Top disaster risk | drought | drought |
Lima vs Piura: the short answer
Lima comes out ahead on overall livability (64/100), only marginally above Piura (63/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Piura is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Lima 40 vs Piura 46, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Piura runs warmer in summer (about 26.8°C peak vs 22.2°C in Lima), while winter lows sit near 15.6°C in Lima and 20.4°C in Piura. On natural-disaster exposure Piura is the safer choice (safety 60/100); the dominant modelled hazard is drought for Lima and drought for Piura.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Piura — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Piura — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Piura — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Lima — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Lima or Piura better to live in?
Lima scores higher overall — 64 vs 63 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Lima or Piura?
Piura has the lower cost of living (cost index 46 vs 40; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Lima or Piura?
Piura — summer highs reach about 26.8°C versus 22.2°C in Lima.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Lima or Piura?
Piura (disaster-safety 60/100). Main hazard: drought in Lima, drought in Piura.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Lima?
drought is the dominant modelled hazard for Lima on our risk index.
How is the Lima vs Piura comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.