In Iquitos, Peru, a family of four typically needs around $1838 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $679 monthly.
Iquitos is 23% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Iquitos is 70% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Iquitos is, on average, 90% lower than in New York City.
Iquitos is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of expenses in Iquitos is rent and utilities, which can be challenging for those without a substantial income.
Food costs in Iquitos are 17% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 9% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall affordability of living in the city.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.75 $ |
| Dinner | 26.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.08 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.05 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.53 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 35.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.2 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 19 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.23 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 25 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 38 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 13.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 507 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 275 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 636 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,803 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,577 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 527 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.88% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.54 $ |
| Haircut | 4.56 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,597 $ |