Chiclayo vs Piura
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Chiclayo leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Piura where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Piura's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Chiclayo | Piura |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 63 | 63 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | 92 | 86 |
| Safety | 55 | 60 |
| Summer °C | 25.6 | 26.8 |
| Winter °C | 18.9 | 20.4 |
| Top disaster risk | drought | drought |
Chiclayo vs Piura: the short answer
Piura comes out ahead on overall livability (63/100), only marginally above Chiclayo (63/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Piura is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Chiclayo 46 vs Piura 46, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Piura runs warmer in summer (about 26.8°C peak vs 25.6°C in Chiclayo), while winter lows sit near 18.9°C in Chiclayo and 20.4°C in Piura. On natural-disaster exposure Piura is the safer choice (safety 60/100); the dominant modelled hazard is drought for Chiclayo and drought for Piura.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Piura — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Piura — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Piura — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Piura — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Chiclayo or Piura better to live in?
Piura scores higher overall — 63 vs 63 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Chiclayo or Piura?
Piura has the lower cost of living (cost index 46 vs 46; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Chiclayo or Piura?
Piura — summer highs reach about 26.8°C versus 25.6°C in Chiclayo.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Chiclayo or Piura?
Piura (disaster-safety 60/100). Main hazard: drought in Chiclayo, drought in Piura.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Chiclayo?
drought is the dominant modelled hazard for Chiclayo on our risk index.
How is the Chiclayo vs Piura comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.