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Lima vs Trujillo

Peru vs Peru · 490 km apart

Lima

Peru

S/1,990 ($531)

single / month

VS

Trujillo

Peru

S/1,727 ($461)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseLimaTrujilloCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.46$4.79Trujillo
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$21.84$19.15Trujillo
Cappuccino$1.64$1.44Trujillo
Monthly groceries (single person)$124$109Trujillo
Monthly public transport pass$20.02$17.56Trujillo
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$52.78$46.28Trujillo
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$15.29$13.41Trujillo
Fitness club membership$15.29$13.41Trujillo
Cinema ticket$4.00$3.51Trujillo
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$239$203Trujillo
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$167$141Trujillo
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$500$424Trujillo
Total single-person budget$531$461Trujillo
Average net salary$650$570

Verdict

Trujillo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lima runs about $531 versus $461 in Trujillo — a difference of roughly 13%.

Salary-adjusted, Lima 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 Lima  ·  Full cost of living in Trujillo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lima cheaper than Trujillo?
No. Lima costs an estimated $531 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Trujillo at $461.
How far is Lima from Trujillo?
The straight-line distance between Lima and Trujillo is approximately 490 km (305 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Lima or Trujillo?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Lima and $570 in Trujillo. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $119 in Lima versus $109 in Trujillo per month.