Cusco, Peru

In 2022, a single person living in Cusco needs approximately PEN 1,907/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around PEN 3,965/month. Cusco is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Cusco costs approximately PEN 968/month in 2022. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around PEN 1,936/month.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Cusco are approximately PEN 616 in 2022. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Cusco costs PEN 70 in 2022, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Cusco average PEN 154 in 2022, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Cusco is located in Peru (Americas). With a 1-bed rent of PEN 968/month and total single-person expenses around PEN 1,907/month, it is mid-range by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Cusco costs approximately PEN 12 in 2022. Budget around PEN 99/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Cusco from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 21.3% over this period (from PEN 968 in 2022 to PEN 1,174 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Cusco in 2022, a single person needs approximately PEN 1,907/month. This covers rent (PEN 968), groceries (PEN 616), transport (PEN 70), utilities (PEN 154) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around PEN 3,965/month.