The capital city is humid throughout the year. In the mountains, the climate is dry and cold during winter, but sunny and dry the rest of the year. The jungle regions are humid and very hot. The home ownership percentage is low and there is a shortage of affordable living quarters for the working class. Many types of residential property are available from luxurious apartments to private homes.
Rental fees depend on locality, type of housing, size, furnishing and amenities.
A deposit of two to six months rental is common. Foreign citizens have no restrictions to purchase houses and own land in Peru under the new law. Public schools are free of charge and are state funded. Religious congregations usually run private schools or by international schools, these are available to both the foreign nationals and the local community. There are also numerous private Clinics.