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Iquitos vs Leticia

Iquitos, Peru compared with Leticia, Colombia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Country Peru Colombia
Nomad score 5.1 / 10 5.0 / 10
Cost of living $1,682 / mo $1,261 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 29° / 25°C 33° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 66 Moderate 51 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Average high 30.2°C 30.3°C
Average low 23.6°C 23.2°C
Precipitation 247 mm / mo 267 mm / mo
Sunshine 272 h / mo 263 h / mo
Humidity 87% 88%
Rain days 23.1 / mo 23.7 / mo
Wind speed 9.2 km/h 9.2 km/h

PE Iquitos · average high by month

CO Leticia · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
US AQI 66 51
PM2.5 12.1 µg/m³ 13.6 µg/m³
PM10 12.4 µg/m³ 14.1 µg/m³
Ozone 35 µg/m³ 17 µg/m³
UV index 5.9 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.3 1.9
Local Payment Services 4.1 4.0
Startup Scene 2.6 2.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Air Conditioning 5.7 5.7
Green Spaces 7.6 9.2
Natural Disaster Risk 6.2 5.4
Noise Pollution 4.5 4.8
Seasonal Variety 2.5 1.7
Weather 4.2 5.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Mobile Network Coverage 5.9 6.3
Power Grid Reliability 5.2 4.8
Public WiFi Availability 3.4 3.0
VPN Reliability 6.5 6.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Accommodation Cost 8.3 7.1
Cost of Living 8.2 7.1
Currency Stability 5.3 5.7
Entertainment Cost 7.7 6.7
Food & Groceries 8.5 7.0
Gym Membership Cost 7.4 5.8
Transportation Cost 8.1 7.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Culture 7.5 7.4
Indoors Fun 4.2 3.4
Language Learning Opportunities 5.6 5.1
Local Experiences & Tours 8.7 8.5
Nightlife 6.0 3.9
Outdoors & Nature 9.1 9.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.0 1.6
Nomad Friendly 4.2 3.4
Online Community Presence 2.6 1.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Cafes with WiFi 4.0 3.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.6 1.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 2.9 1.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.4 1.5
Internet Speed 4.8 4.7
Local SIM Card Availability 6.8 6.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Fitness Facilities 4.0 3.4
Food Scene 6.2 5.7
Healthy Food Options 5.0 4.6
Yoga Studios 2.8 2.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Healthcare 4.3 4.3
Healthcare Affordability 7.4 7.4
Healthcare Quality 3.6 3.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.4 5.1
Ease of Business Registration 3.1 3.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.6 3.6
Freedom of Speech 5.7 6.2
Political Stability 4.3 5.1
Tax Friendliness 4.5 4.9
Visa Ease 6.3 5.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Air Quality 5.7 8.1
Cleanliness 4.6 5.3
Environmental Quality 6.7 8.6
Family Friendly 4.9 6.1
Language Barrier 4.2 4.7
Work-Life Balance 6.3 6.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Female Friendly 5.2 6.0
Racial Tolerance 6.2 7.0
Safety 5.1 6.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Airport Connectivity 5.7 5.4
Cycling 3.0 3.5
Intercity Travel Options 3.6 3.9
Public Transit 3.7 2.6
Ride-sharing Services 2.2 1.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.6 3.2
Walkability 5.2 5.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Coworking Quality 2.9 1.8
Freelance Ecosystem 2.9 2.6
Networking Opportunities 3.0 2.6
Remote Job Opportunities 2.7 2.7
Time Zone Favorability 6.5 5.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Jeans $43 per pair $0.01 per pair
Summer Dress $32 per dress $0.01 per dress
Running Shoes $92 per pair $0.02 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Dining Out $72 per month $28 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Cinema Ticket $6.35 per ticket —

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Coffee $2.74 per cup —
Beer $2.31 per pint —
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.33 per meal —
Fast Food Combo $8.08 per meal —
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $35 per meal $0.01 per meal
Apples $2.60 per kg —
Bread $2.16 per loaf —
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.01 per bottle —
Milk $1.67 per liter —
Rice $1.30 per kg —
Chicken Fillets $6.35 per kg —
Beef $9.81 per kg —
Wine (Mid-range) $13 per bottle —

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Groceries $188 per month $98 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Health Insurance $14 per month $8.41 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Doctor Visit (GP) $35 per visit $0.01 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.21 per purchase —

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Apartment (1 bedroom) $317 per month $0.08 per month
Housing $216 per month $126 per month
Coworking Space $130 per month $0.06 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $808 per month $0.22 per month
Coliving Space $548 per month $0.13 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Internet & Mobile $20 per month $17 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Leisure Activities $29 per month $14 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Haircut $12 per visit —
Laundry $2.31 per kg —

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Mobile Plan $13 per month $0.01 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $38 per month $0.01 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $7.21 one-time —
Gym Membership $35 per month $0.01 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $19 per hour —

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Taxi Start $1.15 per trip —
Transportation $52 per month $22 per month
Taxi per km $0.87 per km —
Monthly Transport Pass $25 per month $0.01 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.46 per trip —
Gasoline $5.34 per liter —
Scooter Rental $17 per month —

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
PE Iquitos CO Leticia
Utilities $43 per month $50 per month
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