Region in Cusco, Peru
Cost of living in Sacred Valley
How much a month costs in Sacred Valley
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $959–1,510 (S/3,300–5,200).
Prices in Sacred Valley
Typical 2026 ranges in PEN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | PEN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | S/900–1,800 | $261–523 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | S/600–1,200 | $174–349 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | S/30–60 | $8.7–17.4 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | S/150–380 | $44–110 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | S/9–20 | $2.6–5.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | S/35–80 | $10–23 |
| Cappuccino | S/8–14 | $2.3–4.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | S/9–18 | $2.6–5.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | S/2–6 | $0.6–1.7 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | S/8–18 | $2.3–5.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | S/30–60 | $8.7–17.4 |
Value for money: 81/100
A value score of 81/100 means Sacred Valley gives more quality of life per dollar than 80% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 68/100. It's the 8th 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 Sacred Valley
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 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Sacred Valley?
About $494–726 on a lean budget, $959–1,510 for a comfortable month and $2,180–4,070 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Sacred Valley?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs S/900–1,800 ($261–523) a month in the center and S/600–1,200 ($174–349) outside it.
How much does food cost in Sacred Valley?
A local meal is S/9–20 ($2.6–5.8); a mid-range restaurant is S/35–80 ($10–23) 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
- PeruRail
- Inca Rail
- Machu Picchu official tickets
- PROMPERÚ (Peru Travel)
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.