Town in Ica, Peru
Cost of living in Nazca
How much a month costs in Nazca
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,020–1,600 (S/3,500–5,500).
Prices in Nazca
Typical 2026 ranges in PEN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | PEN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | S/25–50 | $7.3–14.5 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | S/100–220 | $29–64 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | S/10–18 | $2.9–5.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | S/30–60 | $8.7–17.4 |
| Cappuccino | S/7–12 | $2.0–3.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | S/8–15 | $2.3–4.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | S/5–10 | $1.5–2.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | S/30–60 | $8.7–17.4 |
Value for money: 66/100
A value score of 66/100 means Nazca gives more quality of life per dollar than 65% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 57/100. It's the 9th most affordable of 13 places we cover in Peru.
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Cost of living across Peru
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Huaraz | $697–1,100 | 94/100 |
| Puno | $697–1,100 | 81/100 |
| Huacachina | $726–1,160 | 92/100 |
| Máncora | $726–1,220 | 87/100 |
| Paracas | $813–1,250 | 90/100 |
| Iquitos | $813–1,250 | 73/100 |
| Arequipa | $930–1,450 | 76/100 |
| Sacred Valley | $959–1,510 | 81/100 |
| Cusco | $1,020–1,600 | 58/100 |
| Nazca | $1,020–1,600 | 66/100 |
| Puerto Maldonado | $1,020–1,600 | 60/100 |
| Lima | $1,310–2,030 | 56/100 |
| Machu Picchu | $1,740–2,760 | 37/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Nazca
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Salta | Argentina | $788–1,310 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Nazca?
About $523–755 on a lean budget, $1,020–1,600 for a comfortable month and $1,890–2,900 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Nazca?
A local meal is S/10–18 ($2.9–5.2); a mid-range restaurant is S/30–60 ($8.7–17.4) per person.
Is Peru expensive?
Prices in Peru are about 52% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Ministerio de Cultura del Perú
- Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (MTC)
- Cruz del Sur
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.