Travel budget and cost of living in Cusco (Peru) how much does a trip cost?

Cusco travel budget

Cusco: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Cusco

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cusco for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Cusco compared to Peru in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Cusco in 2020 is 39% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cusco in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Cusco by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cusco

Lunch

$ 2.2/person
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 6.2/person
($ 6.2 to $ 20)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 6/person
($ 5.4 to $ 7.8)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 2.4 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 2.5)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 2.6/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 4.7)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cusco

1-star hotel

$ 20/night
($ 14 to $ 27)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 28/night
($ 17 to $ 44)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 60/night
($ 36 to $ 88)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 159/night
($ 100 to $ 239)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 404/night
($ 259 to $ 633)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 29/month
($ 17 to $ 42)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 52/month
($ 29 to $ 82)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 223/month
($ 46 to $ 514)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 33/month
($ 20 to $ 48)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 88/month
($ 46 to $ 141)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Cusco

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 9.4/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 13)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.6)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 1.1/salad
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 8/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 13)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Cusco

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 20/month
( $ 20)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.6
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 58/24hrs
($ 28 to $ 198)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Cusco

Electricity, water...

$ 41/month
($ 26 to $ 57)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.2/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 51/month
($ 39 to $ 64)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 866/month
($ 251 to $ 1878)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1365

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 220/month
($ 157 to $ 282)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1093

Flat (centre)

$ 1554/month
($ 470 to $ 3096)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2192

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1220/month
($ 470 to $ 2408)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1735

Gym

$ 26/month
($ 16 to $ 42)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 150/month
($ 95 to $ 261)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 950

Private primary school

$ 8637/yr
($ 2065 to $ 18216)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16412

Leisure activity budget in Cusco

Cinema

$ 5.6/ticket
($ 5.6 to $ 6.2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 4.7/hr
( $ 4.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cusco

Cigarettes

$ 3.7/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 54
($ 26 to $ 72)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 26
($ 23 to $ 29)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 103
($ 79 to $ 126)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 83
($ 64 to $ 103)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Lima

$ 648
(fair price: $ 500)

New York City → Lima

$ 694
(fair price: $ 547)

London → Lima

$ 998
(fair price: $ 745)

Toronto (Ontario) → Lima

$ 630
(fair price: $ 545)

Montreal → Lima

$ 671
(fair price: $ 556)

Manchester → Lima

$ 962
(fair price: $ 813)

Dublin → Lima

$ 1007
(fair price: $ 885)

Sydney → Lima

$ 1501
(fair price: $ 1305)

Edinburgh → Lima

$ 1005
(fair price: $ 858)

Auckland → Lima

$ 1451
(fair price: $ 1195)

Melbourne → Lima

$ 1563
(fair price: $ 1342)

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