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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 21 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.2 per person
  • $ 1.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 507* (1820 PEN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 52 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 5.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1602* (5726 PEN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 117 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3400* (12138 PEN)

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



Cost of living in Cusco compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cusco in 2025 is 48% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Cusco by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cusco

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cusco is 61% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 3/person
($ 2.1 to $ 6.2)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 16/person
($ 11 to $ 46)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.9/person
($ 5.5 to $ 7.2)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.4 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.5)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 3.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 3)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 2.1)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cusco

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cusco is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Cusco (compared to United States)1671672462463463461771772542544848555518018032324646United StatesCusco2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 31/night
($ 12 to $ 68)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 48/night
($ 13 to $ 219)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 55/night
($ 16 to $ 146)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 180/night
($ 46 to $ 485)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 553/night
($ 261 to $ 996)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 32/month
($ 12 to $ 87)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 73/month
($ 12 to $ 650)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 271/month
($ 47 to $ 990)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 46/month
($ 18 to $ 143)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254
Family room
Family room
$ 111/month
($ 20 to $ 924)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Cusco

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cusco is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.3/500g
($ 3 to $ 3.4)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 3.6 to $ 5.4)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.2/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 6.9)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.6/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Cusco

On average, the price of transport in Cusco is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Cusco (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181810.30.31.71.71.61.65151United StatesCuscoBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.7
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 51/24hrs
($ 33 to $ 91)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Cusco

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cusco is 67% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.2/ticket
($ 4.5 to $ 5.9)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.1/hr
( $ 7.1)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cusco

On average, shopping budget in Cusco is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.2/pack
( $ 5.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 40
($ 21 to $ 58)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 32
($ 16 to $ 55)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Lima
London → Lima
London → Lima
$ 1024
(fair price: $ 938)
Montreal → Lima
Montreal → Lima
Montreal → Lima
$ 640
(fair price: $ 564)
New York City → Lima
New York City → Lima
New York City → Lima
$ 840
(fair price: $ 655)
Toronto → Lima
Toronto → Lima
Toronto → Lima
$ 570
(fair price: $ 489)
Los Angeles → Lima
Los Angeles  → Lima
Los Angeles  → Lima
$ 971
(fair price: $ 791)
Vancouver → Lima
Vancouver → Lima
Vancouver → Lima
$ 699
(fair price: $ 580)



About this information on the cost of living in Cusco

The information about the cost of living in Cusco shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Cusco was updated on 11-11-2024.

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