Cusco, Peru

In 2025, a single person living in Cusco needs approximately PEN 2,249/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around PEN 4,677/month. Cusco is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Cusco costs approximately PEN 1,142/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around PEN 2,284/month. Rent has changed +3.8% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Cusco are approximately PEN 727 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Cusco costs PEN 83 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Cusco average PEN 182 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Cusco is located in Peru (Americas). With a 1-bed rent of PEN 1,142/month and total single-person expenses around PEN 2,249/month, it is mid-range by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Cusco costs approximately PEN 15 in 2025. Budget around PEN 116/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 2025, a single person needs approximately PEN 2,249/month. This covers rent (PEN 1,142), groceries (PEN 727), transport (PEN 83), utilities (PEN 182) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around PEN 4,677/month.