Cost of living in Huaraz

Huaraz, Peru is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $553 for one person and $1383 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Huaraz compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Huaraz is 37% cheaper overall.

How does Huaraz compare to your city?

Huaraz is 51% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Huaraz is, on average, 84% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Huaraz?

Who is Huaraz a good fit for?

Huaraz tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Huaraz so expensive?

The main driver of costs in Huaraz is rent and utilities, which can be significant for many residents.

Is food expensive in Huaraz?

No, food is 37% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Huaraz?

Yes, public transport is 44% lower than the European benchmark, providing great value for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
553 $
Without Rent
330 $
Rent & Utilities
223 $
Food
216 $
Transport
49 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
406 $
GDP per Capita
7,790 $
Freedom Index
7.56
Lifespan
73 years
Speak English
8%
Population
119.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 4.22 $
Dinner 17.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 5.02 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.94 $
Capuccino 2.76 $
Coke, 330ml 0.86 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.9 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.08 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.81 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.33 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.31 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.3 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.64 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.8 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.54 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.81 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.54 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.8 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.54 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.18 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.93 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 5.33 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.62 $
Cigarette pack 4.46 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.7 $
Monthly Pass 42.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.31 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 21.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.28 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.85 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.6 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.66 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 25 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 39 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 22.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 157 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 264 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 245 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 375 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,493 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,124 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 406 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.13%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 32.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.46 $
Haircut 4.02 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 72.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 42.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 182 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 5,832 $

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Huaraz vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 83% more expensive) Huaraz vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 73% more expensive) Huaraz vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 46% more expensive) Huaraz vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 30% more expensive) Huaraz vs Salvador (Salvador is 34% more expensive) Huaraz vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 42% more expensive) Huaraz vs Manaus (Manaus is 44% more expensive) Huaraz vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 39% more expensive) Huaraz vs Recife (Recife is 40% more expensive) Huaraz vs Goiania (Goiania is 19% more expensive)
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Huaraz vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 64% more expensive) Huaraz vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 68% more expensive) Huaraz vs Rosario (Rosario is 14% more expensive) Huaraz vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 26% more expensive) Huaraz vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 35% more expensive) Huaraz vs Salta (Salta is 32% more expensive) Huaraz vs San Juan (San Juan is 19% more expensive) Huaraz vs Lanus (Lanus is 46% more expensive) Huaraz vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 30% less expensive) Huaraz vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 28% more expensive)
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