Cost of living in Trujillo

In Trujillo, Peru, living costs about $699 per month for one person and $1652 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Trujillo compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Trujillo are 21% cheaper than the European benchmark.

How does Trujillo compare to your city?

Trujillo is 72% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Trujillo is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Trujillo?

Who is Trujillo a good fit for?

Trujillo is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Trujillo so expensive?

Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, contribute significantly to the overall living expenses. This can make it challenging for some residents to manage their budgets.

Is food expensive in Trujillo?

Food prices in Trujillo are 32% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it an affordable option for residents and visitors alike.

Is public transport affordable in Trujillo?

Public transport costs are 10% higher than the European benchmark. This may impact daily commuting expenses for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
699 $
Without Rent
394 $
Rent & Utilities
305 $
Food
231 $
Transport
97 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
282 $
GDP per Capita
7,790 $
Freedom Index
7.56
Lifespan
73 years
Speak English
8%
Population
920.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 3.05 $
Dinner 11.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 5.42 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.11 $
Capuccino 3.41 $
Coke, 330ml 1.33 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.13 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.36 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.92 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.57 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.08 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.47 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.21 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.54 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.54 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.81 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.92 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.81 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.58 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.84 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.2 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.43 $
Cigarette pack 3.8 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.6 $
Monthly Pass 19.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.28 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 31.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.04 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.2 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.32 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.25 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 43 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 66 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 21.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 215 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 387 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 341 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 502 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,016 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 753 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 282 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 12.79%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 38.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.83 $
Haircut 5.57 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 44.5 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 56.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 122 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 1,943 $

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Trujillo vs Bogota (Bogota is 24% more expensive) Trujillo vs Medellin (Medellin is 25% more expensive) Trujillo vs Cali (Cali is 5% more expensive) Trujillo vs Barranquilla (Barranquilla is 13% more expensive) Trujillo vs Cartagena (Cartagena is 7% more expensive) Trujillo vs Cucuta (Cucuta is 21% less expensive) Trujillo vs Soacha (Soacha is 7% more expensive) Trujillo vs Soledad (Soledad is 20% more expensive) Trujillo vs Villavicencio (Villavicencio is 32% less expensive) Trujillo vs Bucaramanga (Bucaramanga is 8% less expensive)
Brazil
Trujillo vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 45% more expensive) Trujillo vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 37% more expensive) Trujillo vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 15% more expensive) Trujillo vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 3% more expensive) Trujillo vs Salvador (Salvador is 6% more expensive) Trujillo vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 13% more expensive) Trujillo vs Manaus (Manaus is 14% more expensive) Trujillo vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 10% more expensive) Trujillo vs Recife (Recife is 11% more expensive) Trujillo vs Goiania (Goiania is 6% less expensive)
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Trujillo vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 30% more expensive) Trujillo vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 33% more expensive) Trujillo vs Rosario (Rosario is 10% less expensive) Trujillo vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 1% less expensive) Trujillo vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 7% more expensive) Trujillo vs Salta (Salta is 4% more expensive) Trujillo vs San Juan (San Juan is 6% less expensive) Trujillo vs Lanus (Lanus is 16% more expensive) Trujillo vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 44% less expensive) Trujillo vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 1% more expensive)
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Trujillo vs Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Santa Cruz de la Sierra is 9% more expensive) Trujillo vs La Paz (La Paz is 4% less expensive) Trujillo vs El Alto (El Alto is 8% less expensive) Trujillo vs Cochabamba (Cochabamba is 23% less expensive) Trujillo vs Sucre (Sucre is 6% less expensive) Trujillo vs Oruro (Oruro is 14% less expensive) Trujillo vs Potosi (Potosi is 29% less expensive) Trujillo vs Tarija (Tarija is 10% less expensive) Trujillo vs Sacaba (Sacaba is 23% less expensive) Trujillo vs Trinidad (Trinidad is 10% more expensive)
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