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Cost of Living in Cerro de Pasco

Cerro de Pasco, Pasco, Peru · Population 58,899

▼ -6% vs Peru average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)S/1,500 ($400)
Couple, monthlyS/2,672 ($713)
Family of four, monthlyS/3,465 ($924)

Estimated Prices in Cerro de Pasco

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantS/15.75 ($4.20)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeS/63.00 ($16.80)per meal
CappuccinoS/4.73 ($1.26)each
Monthly groceries (single person)S/357 ($95.20)per month
Monthly public transport passS/57.75 ($15.40)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentS/152 ($40.60)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)S/44.10 ($11.76)per month
Fitness club membershipS/44.10 ($11.76)per month
Cinema ticketS/11.55 ($3.08)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreS/647 ($173)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreS/450 ($120)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreS/1,350 ($360)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Cerro de Pasco 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.

Compare Cerro de Pasco

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Nearby Cities

Yanahuanca

35 km away · Pasco

Oyón

56 km away · Lima

Junín

60 km away · Junín

Huánuco

84 km away · Huánuco

Oxapampa

95 km away · Pasco

Forbe Oroya

102 km away · Junín

Tarma

103 km away · Junín

San Ramón

111 km away · Junín

Other Major Cities in Peru

Lima

Lima · pop. 10,320,000

S/1,990 ($531) / mo

Trujillo

La Libertad · pop. 1,067,700

S/1,727 ($461) / mo

Arequipa

Arequipa · pop. 1,008,290

S/1,727 ($461) / mo

Callao

Callao · pop. 567,702

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Chiclayo

Lambayeque · pop. 552,508

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Piura

Piura · pop. 473,025

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Cusco

Cusco · pop. 428,450

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Chimbote

Ancash · pop. 395,100

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Living in Cerro de Pasco

Cerro de Pasco 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 Cerro de Pasco 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cerro de Pasco expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated S/1,500 ($400) per month in Cerro de Pasco including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Peru.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Cerro de Pasco?
A net salary of around S/1,950 ($520) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Cerro de Pasco with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Cerro de Pasco is S/1,875 ($500).
How much is rent in Cerro de Pasco?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated S/647 ($173) per month in the city centre and S/450 ($120) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about S/1,350 ($360).
Is Cerro de Pasco cheaper than Peru on average?
Yes — Cerro de Pasco is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Peru average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Cerro de Pasco?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at S/357 ($95) in Cerro de Pasco. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about S/16 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around S/5 ($1).
How do transport costs in Cerro de Pasco compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Cerro de Pasco is estimated at S/58 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Cerro de Pasco are estimates based on Peru national averages adjusted for city size (population 58,899). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.