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

Moquegua travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Moquegua

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

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

Cost of living in Moquegua compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Moquegua in 2025 is 54% 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 Moquegua in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Moquegua by expense type

Restaurant budget in Moquegua

Lunch

$ 3.9/person
($ 2.2 to $ 7.1)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 8.5/person
($ 5.7 to $ 15)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 5.7/person
($ 5.1 to $ 8.2)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 2.8 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 4.2)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Moquegua

1-star hotel

$ 33/night
($ 33 to $ 113)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 41/night
($ 39 to $ 44)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 77/night
($ 53 to $ 99)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 33/night
($ 33 to $ 113)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348

5-star hotel

$ 33/night
($ 33 to $ 113)

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94% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 568

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 38/month
($ 38 to $ 39)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 33/month
($ 33 to $ 113)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 89/month
($ 78 to $ 101)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

Cottage or guest house

$ 46/month
($ 45 to $ 45)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 109/month
($ 107 to $ 112)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Moquegua

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.6/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.8)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 5/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Moquegua

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.8/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.4
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Moquegua

Cinema

$ 4.4/ticket
($ 4.2 to $ 5.1)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Moquegua

Cigarettes

$ 4.2/pack
($ 3.4 to $ 5.7)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 39
($ 24 to $ 55)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 27
($ 20 to $ 44)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Lima

$ 1021
(fair price: $ 935)

Montreal → Lima

$ 646
(fair price: $ 569)

New York City → Lima

$ 831
(fair price: $ 644)

Toronto → Lima

$ 568
(fair price: $ 485)

Los Angeles → Lima

$ 971
(fair price: $ 787)

Vancouver → Lima

$ 702
(fair price: $ 586)