CostLens
Home › Compare

Iquitos vs Trujillo

Peru vs Peru · 803 km apart

Iquitos

Peru

S/1,597 ($426)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Trujillo

Peru

S/1,727 ($461)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseIquitosTrujilloCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.45$4.79Iquitos
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$17.81$19.15Iquitos
Cappuccino$1.34$1.44Iquitos
Monthly groceries (single person)$101$109Iquitos
Monthly public transport pass$16.32$17.56Iquitos
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$43.04$46.28Iquitos
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$12.47$13.41Iquitos
Fitness club membership$12.47$13.41Iquitos
Cinema ticket$3.26$3.51Iquitos
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$186$203Iquitos
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$129$141Iquitos
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$387$424Iquitos
Total single-person budget$426$461Iquitos
Average net salary$530$570

Verdict

Iquitos is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Iquitos runs about $426 versus $461 in Trujillo — a difference of roughly 8%.

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 Iquitos  ·  Full cost of living in Trujillo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iquitos cheaper than Trujillo?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $426 per month in Iquitos versus $461 in Trujillo — about 8% less.
How far is Iquitos from Trujillo?
The straight-line distance between Iquitos and Trujillo is approximately 803 km (499 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Iquitos or Trujillo?
The estimated average net salary is $530 in Iquitos and $570 in Trujillo. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $104 in Iquitos versus $109 in Trujillo per month.