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Puno vs Chiclayo

Peru vs Peru · 1,470 km apart

Puno

Peru

S/1,500 ($400)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Chiclayo

Peru

S/1,597 ($426)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Salary-adjusted, Chiclayo 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 Puno  ·  Full cost of living in Chiclayo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Puno cheaper than Chiclayo?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $400 per month in Puno versus $426 in Chiclayo — about 6% less.
How far is Puno from Chiclayo?
The straight-line distance between Puno and Chiclayo is approximately 1,470 km (913 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Puno or Chiclayo?
The estimated average net salary is $500 in Puno and $530 in Chiclayo. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $100 in Puno versus $104 in Chiclayo per month.