South America
Cost of living in Peru
52%of US price level
Is Peru expensive?
Prices in Peru are about 52% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Huaraz, at about $697–1,100 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Peru, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huaraz | $697–1,100 | $174–349 | $2.3–4.6 | 94/100 |
| Puno | $697–1,100 | $174–349 | $2.3–4.6 | 81/100 |
| Huacachina | $726–1,160 | — | $2.9–5.8 | 92/100 |
| Máncora | $726–1,220 | — | $2.9–5.8 | 87/100 |
| Paracas | $813–1,250 | — | $3.5–6.4 | 90/100 |
| Iquitos | $813–1,250 | $232–436 | $2.3–5.2 | 73/100 |
| Arequipa | $930–1,450 | $349–697 | $2.3–5.2 | 76/100 |
| Sacred Valley | $959–1,510 | $261–523 | $2.6–5.8 | 81/100 |
| Cusco | $1,020–1,600 | $349–726 | $2.3–5.2 | 58/100 |
| Nazca | $1,020–1,600 | — | $2.9–5.2 | 66/100 |
| Puerto Maldonado | $1,020–1,600 | $203–378 | $2.9–5.2 | 60/100 |
| Lima | $1,310–2,030 | $523–1,100 | $3.5–7.3 | 56/100 |
| Machu Picchu | $1,740–2,760 | — | $5.2–8.7 | 37/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones
- iPerú tourist information (PromPerú)
- PeruRail
- Speedtest Global Index: Peru
- World Bank open data
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