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Cajamarca vs Piura

Peru vs Peru · 319 km apart

Cajamarca

Peru

S/1,500 ($400)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Piura

Peru

S/1,597 ($426)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Cajamarca	Piura	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.20	$4.45	Cajamarca
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$16.80	$17.81	Cajamarca
Cappuccino	$1.26	$1.34	Cajamarca
Monthly groceries (single person)	$95.20	$101	Cajamarca
Monthly public transport pass	$15.40	$16.32	Cajamarca
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$40.60	$43.04	Cajamarca
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$11.76	$12.47	Cajamarca
Fitness club membership	$11.76	$12.47	Cajamarca
Cinema ticket	$3.08	$3.26	Cajamarca
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$173	$186	Cajamarca
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$120	$129	Cajamarca
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$360	$387	Cajamarca
Total single-person budget	$400	$426	Cajamarca
Average net salary	$500	$530

Verdict

Cajamarca is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cajamarca runs about $400 versus $426 in Piura — a difference of roughly 6%.

Salary-adjusted, Piura leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Cajamarca · Full cost of living in Piura

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cajamarca cheaper than Piura?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $400 per month in Cajamarca versus $426 in Piura — about 6% less.

How far is Cajamarca from Piura?

The straight-line distance between Cajamarca and Piura is approximately 319 km (198 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Cajamarca or Piura?

The estimated average net salary is $500 in Cajamarca and $530 in Piura. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $100 in Cajamarca versus $104 in Piura per month.