Travel budget and cost of living in Chimbote (Peru) how much does a trip cost?

Chimbote travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Chimbote

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Chimbote for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Chimbote compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Chimbote in 2024 is 48% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Chimbote in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Chimbote by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chimbote

Lunch

$ 2.7/person
($ 2.7 to $ 2.7)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 12)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 7.9/person
($ 7.9 to $ 7.9)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.9/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 3.9)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Supermarket food budget in Chimbote

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 0.9)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 0.9)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 4.1 to $ 4.1)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 2.6/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Chimbote

Bus ticket

$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.9 to $ 1)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.7/km
($ 2.7 to $ 2.7)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.4
( $ 1.4)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Chimbote

Cinema

$ 4.6/ticket
($ 3.9 to $ 5.3)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chimbote

Cigarettes

$ 4.2/pack
($ 4.2 to $ 4.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 42
($ 42 to $ 42)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 35 to $ 35)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Lima

$ 749
(fair price: $ 589)

Los Angeles → Lima

$ 834
(fair price: $ 687)

London → Lima

$ 893
(fair price: $ 810)

Toronto → Lima

$ 573
(fair price: $ 490)

Manchester → Lima

$ 961
(fair price: $ 810)

Montreal → Lima

$ 649
(fair price: $ 560)