Prices in Cusco
How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Cusco? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Cusco.
What are the supermarket prices in Cusco?
Are the costs of living in Cusco higher than in United States?
Cusco - How much do you need to spend on entertainment, and how much will you pay in restaurants and bars?
Below you will read the current price and cost statement in Cusco:
food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs
(The last update: today 8 hours ago)
Currency in Peru Peruvian sol (PEN). For 10 US dollars you can get 38 Peruvian soles. For 100 US dollars you can get 380 Peruvian soles. And the other way around: For 10 Peruvian soles you can get 2.63 US dollars.
Generally, it is much cheaper in Peru than in United States. Food is 46% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 66%. In turn, the cost of living in Cusco is lower than the cost in United States by 39%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 47%.
Are hotels expensive in Cusco? How much will we pay for a room in Cusco?
The average price of accommodation in Peru is $54 (PEN 203). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $22 (PEN 83) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $16.1 (PEN 61). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Peru in $30 (PEN 112). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $48 (PEN 181) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $90 (PEN 340) in Peru If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $215 (PEN 815)
Is it expensive in stores in Cusco? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Cusco? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Cusco, such as: beer, beef, bottled water, chicken breast, or foreign beer (The last update: 4 days ago)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Cusco? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Cusco? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Cusco?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 2.6 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 5.3 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 26 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.2 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.2 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Cusco, including beer, beef, bottled water, chicken breast, or foreign beer
If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Cusco? Check out prices in nearby countries: Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica.
Cusco - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:
fees
$66 ($30 - $132)
68% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$21 ($18.4 - $24)
70% is less expensive than in United States
jeans
$34
35% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$527
88% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$351 ($290 - $448)
80% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$448 ($395 - $553)
82% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$1.7 ($0.79 - $3)
by half less than in United States
cheese
$5.6 ($3.7 - $7.9)
by half less than in United States
rice
$1.1 ($1 - $1.3)
75% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1.2 ($0.79 - $1.8)
75% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.2 ($0.39 - $1.8)
29% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$9 ($3.9 - $21)
by half less than in United States
cheap restaurant
$2.6 ($1.8 - $5.7)
87% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$2.1 ($1.3 - $3.2)
65% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$1.9 ($1.3 - $3.2)
63% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.79 ($0.39 - $1.8)
62% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$5.3 ($5 - $6.3)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.2 ($0.61 - $2.6)
by half less than in United States
Food Prices Cusco
- Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.2 (PEN 4.6)
- A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.7 (PEN 6.5)
- Eggs (regular) (12) $3.3 (PEN 12.5)
- Local Cheese (1kg) $5.6 (PEN 21)
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) $1 (PEN 3.9)
- A bottle of wine (mid-range) $9 (PEN 34)
- Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $2.5 (PEN 9.7)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $4.7 (PEN 17.7)
- Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $4.9 (PEN 18.8)
- Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $6.8 (PEN 26)
- Apples (1kg) $2 (PEN 7.7)
- Oranges (1kg) $1.6 (PEN 6)
- Potatoes (1kg) $1.3 (PEN 5)
- Lettuce (1 head) $0.55 (PEN 2.1)
- Kilo of white rice $1.1 (PEN 4.3)
- Tomatoes (1kg) $1.2 (PEN 4.6)
- Bananas (1kg) $1.2 (PEN 4.5)
- Onions (1kg) $1.4 (PEN 5.3)
- Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $8.2 (PEN 31)
Prices In Restaurants Cusco
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $2.6 (PEN 10)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $26 (PEN 100)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $5.3 (PEN 20)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.1 (PEN 8)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.9 (PEN 15)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.2 (PEN 4.5)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.79 (PEN 3)
- Cappuccino $1.9 (PEN 7.3)
Cost Of Living Cusco
- One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.26 (PEN 1)
- Gasoline (1 liter) $1.5 (PEN 5.7)
- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $17.8K (PEN 67.6K)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $351 (PEN 1.33K)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $263 (PEN 1K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $649 (PEN 2.47K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $448 (PEN 1.7K)
- Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $66 (PEN 252)
- Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $21 (PEN 80)
- numb_34 $13.2 (PEN 50)
- 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $34 (PEN 130)
- 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $21 (PEN 80)
- 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $79 (PEN 300)
- 1 pair of men's leather shoes $71 (PEN 270)
- Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $20.9K (PEN 79.4K)
- Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $237 (PEN 900)
- Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $5.4K (PEN 20.5K)
- International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $11.8K (PEN 45K)
- Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $4.74K (PEN 18K)
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $527 (PEN 2K)
- Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 11%
- Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.3 (PEN 5)
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.99 (PEN 3.7)
- Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $13.2 (PEN 50)
Entertainment Costs Cusco
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $33 (PEN 125)
- Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $6.6 (PEN 25)
- Cinema, Single Ticket $5.3 (PEN 20)
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Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:
local beer
$2.1 ($1.3 - $3.2)
65% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$9 ($3.9 - $21)
by half less than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$351 ($290 - $448)
80% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.2 ($0.61 - $2.6)
by half less than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$5.3 ($5 - $6.3)
by half less than in United States
rice
$1.1 ($1 - $1.3)
75% is less expensive than in United States