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Tumbes vs Trujillo

Peru vs Peru · 529 km apart

Tumbes

Peru

S/1,500 ($400)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Trujillo

Peru

S/1,727 ($461)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Tumbes is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Tumbes 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 Tumbes  ·  Full cost of living in Trujillo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tumbes cheaper than Trujillo?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $400 per month in Tumbes versus $461 in Trujillo — about 15% less.
How far is Tumbes from Trujillo?
The straight-line distance between Tumbes and Trujillo is approximately 529 km (329 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Tumbes or Trujillo?
The estimated average net salary is $500 in Tumbes and $570 in Trujillo. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $100 in Tumbes versus $109 in Trujillo per month.