Cusco is the cheapest of Peru's 3 priced cities — $456 a month in essentials, 35% below Lima at $705. The average net salary of $431 covers that 0.9×. 98.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at country level. PM2.5 averages 6.4 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jun averages 11°C, Nov 14°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $176 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $147 |
| Groceries | $105 |
| Dining out | $90 |
| Utilities | $73 |
| Local transport | $12 |
| Essentials / mo | $456 |
| Avg net salary | $431 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $264 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $353 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Cusco, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $34.95 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.88 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.15 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.35 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.41 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.76 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.34 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.30 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.29 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.32 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.64 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $4.85 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.41 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.64 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.81 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.88 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.03 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.10 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.73 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.29 |
| Taxi start | $1.76 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.91 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.55 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $29.38 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $44.07 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $14.69 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $35.25 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.41 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Cusco has 98.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (country level). That is the lowest of the 3 Peru cities we track. Peru's national figure is 98.3 — about even.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.5°C | 11.9°C | 78% | 91% | 208 mm |
| Feb | 12.6°C | 12°C | 80% | 94% | 211 mm |
| Mar | 12.5°C | 11.9°C | 78% | 91% | 172 mm |
| Apr | 12.2°C | 11.3°C | 74% | 80% | 80 mm |
| May | 11.7°C | 10.2°C | 68% | 57% | 30 mm |
| Jun | 11.2°C | 9.2°C | 60% | 40% | 9 mm |
| Jul | 11.2°C | 9°C | 56% | 31% | 12 mm |
| Aug | 11.8°C | 9.8°C | 57% | 39% | 16 mm |
| Sep | 12.6°C | 10.9°C | 60% | 57% | 31 mm |
| Oct | 13.2°C | 11.9°C | 64% | 75% | 79 mm |
| Nov | 13.5°C | 12.6°C | 69% | 86% | 123 mm |
| Dec | 13°C | 12.3°C | 75% | 91% | 199 mm |
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