Cusco
Peru
Updated on August 05, 2025
Overview
Cusco is a historic city located in the Peruvian Andes at 3,400 meters above sea level. Former capital of the Inca Empire and current UNESCO World Heritage Site, it serves as the gateway to Machu Picchu and is one of South America's most important tourist destinations. The city combines Inca architecture with Spanish colonial style, offering rich cultural and gastronomic heritage.
Average cost of living€1,240.00
Quality of Life65/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€290.00
1-bed flat (center)€450.00
1-bed flat (outside)€300.00
3-bed flat (center)€800.00
3-bed flat (outside)€550.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€80.00
Internet€35.00
Mobile plan€25.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€0.37
Monthly pass€0.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.20
Leisure
Cinema ticket€8.00
Fitness club€35.00
Education
Preschool (month)€343.00
Intl. primary (year)€2,996.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€2,580.00
sqm outside center€1,548.00
Advantages
- ✓ Rich historical and cultural heritage
- ✓ Gateway to Machu Picchu
- ✓ Relatively low cost of living
- ✓ Exceptional gastronomy
- ✓ Growing expat community
- ✓ Mild daytime climate
- ✓ Unique Inca-colonial architecture
Disadvantages
- × High altitude (altitude sickness)
- × Limited service infrastructure
- × Intense rainy season
- × Tourist overcrowding in certain periods
- × Limited job opportunities outside tourism
- × Internet connections can be unstable