Cost of Living in Cusco, Peru

Cusco has a cost of living index of 55/100 (New York = 100). It is 45% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

55/100
Cost Index
$730/mo
Median Income
59/100
Safety Index
highland temperate
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 48/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$430/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$300/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$850/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 42/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1/kg
Dining OutScore: 42/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$40/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6/meal
TransportationScore: 35/100
Monthly Transit Pass$20/month
One-Way Ticket$0.8/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.8/km
UtilitiesScore: 35/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$75/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$30/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
HealthcareScore: 55/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
EntertainmentScore: 42/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
FitnessScore: 40/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 40/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 45/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$50/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$30/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$70/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

35 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: San Blas, Plaza de Armas, Belmond

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cusco cheap to live in?

Cusco has a cost of living index of 55/100, where New York = 100. It is 45% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,100–$1,540 per month.

How much does rent cost in Cusco?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Cusco costs approximately $430/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $300/month.

Is Cusco good for digital nomads?

Cusco has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 35 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Cusco?

The median net monthly salary in Cusco is approximately $730 USD. The income tax rate is around 17%.

How does Cusco compare to New York for cost of living?

Cusco (cost index 55) is 45% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,125/month by moving from New York to Cusco.

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