Ayacucho, Ayacucho, Peru · Population 216,444
▼ -6% vs Peru average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | S/15.75 ($4.20) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | S/63.00 ($16.80) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | S/4.73 ($1.26) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | S/357 ($95.20) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | S/57.75 ($15.40) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | S/152 ($40.60) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | S/44.10 ($11.76) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | S/44.10 ($11.76) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | S/11.55 ($3.08) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | S/647 ($173) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | S/450 ($120) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | S/1,350 ($360) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Ayacucho is S/1,875 ($500) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of S/1,500 ($400) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly S/1,950 ($520) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (S/450 ($120)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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S/1,597 ($426) / moAyacucho is one of the key cities in Peru. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is S/1,500 ($400), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around S/450 ($120) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to S/3,465 ($924) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately S/2,672 ($713) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Ayacucho is S/1,875 ($500). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least S/1,950 ($520) per month.