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Cajamarca vs Trujillo

Peru vs Peru · 120 km apart

Cajamarca

Peru

S/1,500 ($400)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Trujillo

Peru

S/1,727 ($461)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseCajamarcaTrujilloCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.20$4.79Cajamarca
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$16.80$19.15Cajamarca
Cappuccino$1.26$1.44Cajamarca
Monthly groceries (single person)$95.20$109Cajamarca
Monthly public transport pass$15.40$17.56Cajamarca
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$40.60$46.28Cajamarca
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11.76$13.41Cajamarca
Fitness club membership$11.76$13.41Cajamarca
Cinema ticket$3.08$3.51Cajamarca
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$173$203Cajamarca
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$120$141Cajamarca
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$360$424Cajamarca
Total single-person budget$400$461Cajamarca
Average net salary$500$570

Verdict

Cajamarca is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cajamarca runs about $400 versus $461 in Trujillo — a difference of roughly 15%.

Salary-adjusted, Trujillo 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 Trujillo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cajamarca cheaper than Trujillo?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $400 per month in Cajamarca versus $461 in Trujillo — about 15% less.
How far is Cajamarca from Trujillo?
The straight-line distance between Cajamarca and Trujillo is approximately 120 km (75 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Cajamarca or Trujillo?
The estimated average net salary is $500 in Cajamarca and $570 in Trujillo. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $100 in Cajamarca versus $109 in Trujillo per month.