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Cities/Cusco

Cusco

Peru

The ancient Inca capital high in the Andes, a UNESCO-listed city of cobblestone streets and colonial churches built on Inca foundations. The gateway to Machu Picchu.

Population: 428K
Avg Income: $ 14K/yr
Avg. Temp: 12°C
Area: 385 km²
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20
Very Affordable

#203 of 250

60% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 752

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 359

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 61

per month

Restaurants

$ 121

per month

Transportation

$ 53

per month

Utilities

$ 83

per month

Entertainment

$ 48

per month

Healthcare

$ 8

per month

Clothing

$ 18

per month