Chimbote, Ancash, Peru · Population 395,100
▲ +0% vs Peru average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | S/16.70 ($4.45) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | S/66.78 ($17.81) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | S/5.01 ($1.34) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | S/378 ($101) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | S/61.22 ($16.32) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | S/161 ($43.04) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | S/46.75 ($12.47) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | S/46.75 ($12.47) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | S/12.24 ($3.26) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | S/696 ($186) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | S/484 ($129) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | S/1,452 ($387) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Chimbote 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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S/1,597 ($426) / moChimbote 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 Chimbote 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.