Forbe Oroya, Junín, Peru · Population 33,000
▼ -16% vs Peru average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | S/14.18 ($3.78) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | S/56.70 ($15.12) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | S/4.25 ($1.13) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | S/321 ($85.68) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | S/51.98 ($13.86) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | S/137 ($36.54) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | S/39.69 ($10.58) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | S/39.69 ($10.58) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | S/10.40 ($2.77) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | S/567 ($151) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | S/394 ($105) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | S/1,183 ($316) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Forbe Oroya is S/1,688 ($450) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of S/1,339 ($357) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly S/1,741 ($464) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (S/394 ($105)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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S/1,597 ($426) / moForbe Oroya is one of the key cities in Peru. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is S/1,339 ($357), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around S/394 ($105) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to S/3,087 ($823) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately S/2,383 ($635) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Forbe Oroya is S/1,688 ($450). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least S/1,741 ($464) per month.