Trujillo vs Chiclayo
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Trujillo leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Chiclayo where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Chiclayo's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Trujillo | Chiclayo |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 66 | 63 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 45 | 46 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 |
| Safety | 59 | 55 |
| Summer °C | 23.0 | 25.6 |
| Winter °C | 17.6 | 18.9 |
| Top disaster risk | drought | drought |
Trujillo vs Chiclayo: the short answer
Trujillo comes out ahead on overall livability (66/100), modestly above Chiclayo (63/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Chiclayo is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Trujillo 45 vs Chiclayo 46, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Chiclayo runs warmer in summer (about 25.6°C peak vs 23.0°C in Trujillo), while winter lows sit near 17.6°C in Trujillo and 18.9°C in Chiclayo. On natural-disaster exposure Trujillo is the safer choice (safety 59/100); the dominant modelled hazard is drought for Trujillo and drought for Chiclayo.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Chiclayo — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Chiclayo — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Trujillo — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Trujillo — 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 Trujillo or Chiclayo better to live in?
Trujillo scores higher overall — 66 vs 63 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Trujillo or Chiclayo?
Chiclayo has the lower cost of living (cost index 46 vs 45; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Trujillo or Chiclayo?
Chiclayo — summer highs reach about 25.6°C versus 23.0°C in Trujillo.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Trujillo or Chiclayo?
Trujillo (disaster-safety 59/100). Main hazard: drought in Trujillo, drought in Chiclayo.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Trujillo?
drought is the dominant modelled hazard for Trujillo on our risk index.
How is the Trujillo vs Chiclayo 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.