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Cost of Living in Trujillo

Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru · Population 1,067,700

▲ +8% vs Peru average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)S/1,727 ($461)
Couple, monthlyS/3,082 ($822)
Family of four, monthlyS/4,001 ($1,067)

Estimated Prices in Trujillo

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantS/17.96 ($4.79)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeS/71.82 ($19.15)per meal
CappuccinoS/5.39 ($1.44)each
Monthly groceries (single person)S/407 ($109)per month
Monthly public transport passS/65.84 ($17.56)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentS/174 ($46.28)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)S/50.27 ($13.41)per month
Fitness club membershipS/50.27 ($13.41)per month
Cinema ticketS/13.17 ($3.51)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreS/762 ($203)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreS/530 ($141)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreS/1,590 ($424)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Trujillo is S/2,138 ($570) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of S/1,727 ($461) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly S/2,245 ($599) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (S/530 ($141)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Peru

Lima

Lima · pop. 10,320,000

S/1,990 ($531) / 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

Huancayo

Junín · pop. 378,203

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Living in Trujillo

Trujillo is one of the key cities in Peru. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is S/1,727 ($461), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around S/530 ($141) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to S/4,001 ($1,067) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately S/3,082 ($822) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Trujillo is S/2,138 ($570). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least S/2,245 ($599) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trujillo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated S/1,727 ($461) per month in Trujillo including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Peru.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Trujillo?
A net salary of around S/2,245 ($599) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Trujillo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Trujillo is S/2,138 ($570).
How much is rent in Trujillo?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated S/762 ($203) per month in the city centre and S/530 ($141) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about S/1,590 ($424).
Is Trujillo cheaper than Peru on average?
No — Trujillo is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Peru average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Trujillo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at S/407 ($109) in Trujillo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about S/18 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around S/5 ($1).
How do transport costs in Trujillo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Trujillo is estimated at S/66 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Trujillo are estimates based on Peru national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,067,700). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.