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.
#188 of 250
66% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 498
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Cusco is the 188. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 498 for one adult.
Most of that goes on basic grocery basket, which runs 18% above the median city and adds $ 26 a month: chicken breast (1kg) $ 5, pork (1kg) $ 7.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is restaurants, 62% below the median: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 6, domestic beer (0.5l) $ 5. You also get off lightly on healthcare, entertainment.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
42 prices on this page come from live scrapers (7 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Cusco, Peru. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/cusco. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 5.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Beef (1kg) | 14.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 11.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 11.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.70 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.97 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Butter (200g) | 4.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Eggs (12) | 2.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread (500g) | 3.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oats (500g) | 2.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Garlic (1kg) | 17.97 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.03 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Flour (1kg) | 3.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Coffee (250g) | 8.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 5.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.68 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 27.45 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, Americas Entertainment Chains |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 17.10 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.58 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 1.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 66.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 60.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 37.40 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 40.56 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Local Fashion Stores |
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