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Cost of Living in Puca Urco

Puca Urco, Loreto, Peru · Population 10

▼ -16% vs Peru average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)S/1,339 ($357)
Couple, monthlyS/2,383 ($635)
Family of four, monthlyS/3,087 ($823)

Estimated Prices in Puca Urco

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantS/14.18 ($3.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeS/56.70 ($15.12)per meal
CappuccinoS/4.25 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)S/321 ($85.68)per month
Monthly public transport passS/51.98 ($13.86)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentS/137 ($36.54)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)S/39.69 ($10.58)per month
Fitness club membershipS/39.69 ($10.58)per month
Cinema ticketS/10.40 ($2.77)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreS/567 ($151)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreS/394 ($105)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreS/1,183 ($316)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Puca Urco 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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Nearby Cities

Punchana

212 km away · Loreto

Iquitos

215 km away · Loreto

Caballococha

235 km away · Loreto

Nauta

305 km away · Loreto

Requena

371 km away · Loreto

Rocafuerte

401 km away · Loreto

Soldado Bartra

424 km away · Loreto

Güeppí

444 km away · Loreto

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 Puca Urco

Puca Urco 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 Puca Urco 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Puca Urco expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated S/1,339 ($357) per month in Puca Urco including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Peru.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Puca Urco?
A net salary of around S/1,741 ($464) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Puca Urco with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Puca Urco is S/1,688 ($450).
How much is rent in Puca Urco?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated S/567 ($151) per month in the city centre and S/394 ($105) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about S/1,183 ($316).
Is Puca Urco cheaper than Peru on average?
Yes — Puca Urco is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Peru average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Puca Urco?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at S/321 ($86) in Puca Urco. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about S/14 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around S/4 ($1).
How do transport costs in Puca Urco compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Puca Urco is estimated at S/52 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Puca Urco are estimates based on Peru national averages adjusted for city size (population 10). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.