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Cost of Living in Chiclayo

Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru · Population 552,508

▲ +0% vs Peru average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)S/1,597 ($426)
Couple, monthlyS/2,847 ($759)
Family of four, monthlyS/3,694 ($985)

Estimated Prices in Chiclayo

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantS/16.70 ($4.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeS/66.78 ($17.81)per meal
CappuccinoS/5.01 ($1.34)each
Monthly groceries (single person)S/378 ($101)per month
Monthly public transport passS/61.22 ($16.32)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentS/161 ($43.04)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)S/46.75 ($12.47)per month
Fitness club membershipS/46.75 ($12.47)per month
Cinema ticketS/12.24 ($3.26)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreS/696 ($186)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreS/484 ($129)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreS/1,452 ($387)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Chiclayo is S/1,988 ($530) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of S/1,597 ($426) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly S/2,076 ($554) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (S/484 ($129)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Lambayeque

10 km away · Lambayeque

Monsefú

12 km away · Lambayeque

Puerto Pimentel

13 km away · Lambayeque

Ferreñafe

16 km away · Lambayeque

Mórrope

32 km away · Lambayeque

Guadalupe

66 km away · La Libertad

Chepén

68 km away · La Libertad

Motupe

70 km away · Lambayeque

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

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

Huancayo

Junín · pop. 378,203

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Living in Chiclayo

Chiclayo is one of the key cities in Peru. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is S/1,597 ($426), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around S/484 ($129) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to S/3,694 ($985) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately S/2,847 ($759) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Chiclayo is S/1,988 ($530). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least S/2,076 ($554) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chiclayo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated S/1,597 ($426) per month in Chiclayo including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Peru.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Chiclayo?
A net salary of around S/2,076 ($554) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Chiclayo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Chiclayo is S/1,988 ($530).
How much is rent in Chiclayo?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated S/696 ($186) per month in the city centre and S/484 ($129) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about S/1,452 ($387).
Is Chiclayo cheaper than Peru on average?
No — Chiclayo is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Peru average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Chiclayo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at S/378 ($101) in Chiclayo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about S/17 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around S/5 ($1).
How do transport costs in Chiclayo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Chiclayo is estimated at S/61 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Chiclayo are estimates based on Peru national averages adjusted for city size (population 552,508). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.