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Moquegua, Peru

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,043
Retiree Score
63.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
8 facilities

Moquegua is a small, remote Peruvian city, home to a newly formed professional football team with a capacity stadium. The club was founded in 2021 as a sub-division of a university, before splitting off in 2024 to become an independent entity. They gained promotion to the top division in 2025 after reaching the league final. However, the city itself offers little beyond football - the stadium was set to host the 2023 U-17 World Cup before Peru withdrew from hosting duties. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, and the city's isolation means you'll be far from the cultural hubs of Lima or Cusco. For the hardcore football fan, Moquegua may scratch an itch, but the average expat would be better off looking elsewhere in Peru.

Can I afford Moquegua?

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Moquegua

You could save

1,957/mo

Savings Rate65%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Peru Average Adjusted)$522
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$522

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
65/100
Retiree Score
(i)
63/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
65/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Peru Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
8
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $2
Bread (loaf) *$2
Eggs (12) $2
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$3

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$4
Meal (Mid-range) $66
Cappuccino $2
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $24
Mobile Plan (mo) $11
Gym (mo) *$15
Cinema Ticket $7

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$313
1BR Outside (mo) *$164
3BR Center (mo) *$532
3BR Outside (mo) *$287

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
low
Expat Community
medium
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
91 mm
Coworking Spaces
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Best Months to Visit
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov

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Moquegua has a population of approximately 70,414 people.

The nearest airport to Moquegua is AQP, approximately 117km away.

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