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Cost of Living in San Ignacio

San Ignacio, Cajamarca, Peru · Population 127,523

▼ -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 San Ignacio

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 San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio

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Nearby Cities

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Morropón

107 km away · Piura

Olmos

124 km away · Lambayeque

Chulucanas

129 km away · Piura

Motupe

137 km away · Lambayeque

Cutervo

139 km away · Cajamarca

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 San Ignacio

San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated S/1,500 ($400) per month in San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio?
A net salary of around S/1,950 ($520) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in San Ignacio with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in San Ignacio is S/1,875 ($500).
How much is rent in San Ignacio?
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 San Ignacio cheaper than Peru on average?
Yes — San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at S/357 ($95) in San Ignacio. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about S/16 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around S/5 ($1).
How do transport costs in San Ignacio compare?
A monthly public transport pass in San Ignacio is estimated at S/58 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for San Ignacio are estimates based on Peru national averages adjusted for city size (population 127,523). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.