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Baños vs Piura – Digital Nomad Guide

Trying to decide between Baños, Ecuador and Piura, Peru? Here's a detailed comparison to help digital nomads and remote workers make an informed choice.

💰 Cost of Living

Baños has a monthly cost of $1,705, which is 0.3% higher than Piura's $1,700.

🌐 Internet Infrastructure

For internet speeds, Baños offers 30 Mbps, while Piura provides 30 Mbps making Piura's connection 0.0% faster .

☀️ Current Weather

The weather in Baños is currently 19°C ⛈️, while Piura is experiencing 31°C 🌤️.

🛡️ Safety Comparison

Baños has a safety score of 70.0 , while Piura scores 60.0 .

Costs
$1,705
per month
Internet
30
Mbps
Weather
19° ⛈️
High today
Costs
$1,700
per month
Internet
30
Mbps
Weather
31° 🌤️
High today
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Overall Baños wins

66.0
Overall Score
61.0

Baños is 5% better

Quality of Life Baños wins

70.0
Safety
60.0

Baños is 10% better

67.0
Healthcare
57.0

Baños is 10% better

Cost

87.0
Cost of Living
87.0

Climate Baños wins

87.0
Air Quality
69.0

Baños is 18% better

Infrastructure Piura wins

63.0
Internet Speed
67.0

Social Piura wins

45.0
Nightlife
56.0

Piura is 11% better

78.0
Culture
79.0
72.0
Food Scene
84.0

Piura is 12% better

Total Cost of Living Comparison

Category Baños Piura Difference
Monthly Total $1,705 $1,700 +0.3%
Daily Average $57 $57 per day

Housing

Item Baños Piura Difference
Apartment (1 bedroom) $280.00 per month $220.00 per month +27.3%

Daily Life

Item Baños Piura Difference
Coffee $1.50 per cup $1.20 per cup +25.0%
Beer $2.00 per pint $1.50 per pint +33.3%
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.50 per meal $3.00 per meal +16.7%

Transportation

Item Baños Piura Difference

Utilities

Item Baños Piura Difference
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Final Verdict: Baños vs Piura

Baños ranks as the better digital nomad destination, scoring 5.0% higher than Piura overall.

💰 Cost Analysis

  • Monthly Budget: $1,705 vs $1,700
  • Daily Expenses: $57 vs $57
  • Piura is 0.3% cheaper for digital nomads

🌐 Infrastructure

  • Internet Speed: Piura leads with 0% faster connection
  • Public Transport: Piura has better public transportation

🎯 Key Advantages

Baños Wins In:
  • Overall Score (5% better)
  • Safety (10% better)
  • Healthcare (10% better)
  • Air Quality (18% better)
Piura Wins In:
  • Nightlife (11% better)
  • Food Scene (12% better)

💡 Final Recommendation

Choose Baños if you prioritize better quality of life metrics and Overall Score. However, Piura might be preferable if Overall Score is your top priority. Both cities offer unique advantages for digital nomads, with distinct trade-offs in cost of living, infrastructure, and lifestyle options.

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