🇵🇪 South America
Cusco, Peru
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High altitude (3,400m), very cheap, popular Machu Picchu base. Monthly budget estimated (thin Numbeo data — interpolated from Lima/Arequipa)
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Cusco climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 20,218 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 327 Mbps | 281 Mbps | 12 ms | 16,956 |
| Mobile | 46.3 Mbps | 19.2 Mbps | 28 ms | 3,262 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 3.407 PEN, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $501 | PEN 1,707 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $824 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,845 | PEN 6,285 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $483 | PEN 1,646 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $323 | PEN 1,100 |
| 1BR outside center | $264 | PEN 900 |
| 3BR city center | $616 | PEN 2,100 |
| 3BR outside center | $440 | PEN 1,500 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $363 | PEN 1,236 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $166 | PEN 565 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $2.94 | PEN 10.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $36.40 | PEN 124 |
| Fast food combo | $7.05 | PEN 24.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $3.28 | PEN 11.19 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $3.07 | PEN 10.46 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $35 | PEN 120 |
| Phone plan / mo | $15 | PEN 50.00 |
| Internet / mo | $32 | PEN 110 |
| Gym membership / mo | $32 | PEN 110 |
| Cinema ticket | $5.14 | PEN 17.50 |
| Preschool / mo | $108 | PEN 369 |
| International school / yr | $5,948 | PEN 20,263 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $23,320 | PEN 79,439 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Peru
Country-level research that applies to living in Cusco — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90-183 days visa-free (officer sets it → ask for 183) |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (law passed, rollout 2024-25 → still maturing) — income requirement ~$2,500/mo commonly cited (DL 1582 framework) → consulates still rolling out uniform procedures, confirm with your post — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Rentista → PR at 3 yrs; nomad visa's PR status unclear |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 30% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 4/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Peru profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo