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Cost of Living in Tocache Nuevo

Tocache Nuevo, San Martín, Peru · Population 15,752

▼ -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 Tocache Nuevo

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 Tocache Nuevo 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.

Compare Tocache Nuevo

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Nearby Cities

Aucayacu

93 km away · Huánuco

Juanjuí

115 km away · San Martín

Bellavista

125 km away · San Martín

Tingo María

136 km away · Huánuco

Saposoa

142 km away · San Martín

Huari

148 km away · Ancash

Carás

172 km away · Ancash

Huamachuco

174 km away · La Libertad

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 Tocache Nuevo

Tocache Nuevo 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 Tocache Nuevo 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 Tocache Nuevo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated S/1,339 ($357) per month in Tocache Nuevo 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 Tocache Nuevo?
A net salary of around S/1,741 ($464) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Tocache Nuevo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Tocache Nuevo is S/1,688 ($450).
How much is rent in Tocache Nuevo?
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 Tocache Nuevo cheaper than Peru on average?
Yes — Tocache Nuevo 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 Tocache Nuevo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at S/321 ($86) in Tocache Nuevo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about S/14 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around S/4 ($1).
How do transport costs in Tocache Nuevo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Tocache Nuevo is estimated at S/52 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Tocache Nuevo are estimates based on Peru national averages adjusted for city size (population 15,752). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.