Cost of living in Cusco, Peru vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Cusco (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 27 (€6) | €16 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (€4.04) | €8 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.69) | €5.42 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.70 (€1.07) | €1.03 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 5.78 (€1.31) | €3.86 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.85 (€0.65) | €2.79 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 17 (€3.84) | €4.87 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.99 (€1.36) | €2.29 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.18 (€0.72) | €1.65 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (€1.44) | €1.56 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (€7) | €7 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (€1.86) | €2.04 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.06 (€0.47) | €1.34 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Cusco (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,994 (€453) | €795 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,231 (€280) | €612 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 170 (€39) | €138 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,437 (€326) | €557 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 742 (€169) | €431 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (€33) | €123 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 83 (€19) | €36 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,438 (€327) | €440 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 394 (€89) | €109 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 18 (€3.98) | €10 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (€3.82) | €9 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Cusco (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 167 (€38) | €81 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 141 (€32) | €41 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 245 (€56) | €94 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 228 (€52) | €97 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Cusco (Peru) is 60% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 46,952 (€10,659) | €23,679 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.23 (€0.73) | €1.43 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 53 (€12) | €36 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 26 (€5.91) | €18 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Cusco (Peru) is 40% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (€5.46) | €8 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 18 (€4.19) | €13 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 81 (€18) | €27 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (€3.73) | €5.06 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 10 (€2.33) | €3.12 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 18 (€4.15) | €3.14 | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.66 (€0.83) | €1.93 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.81 (€1.09) | €2.33 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (€3.22) | €16 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Cusco (Peru) is 43% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 44 (€10) | €33 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (€6) | €16 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 70 (€16) | €73 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 100 (€23) | €63 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (€4.67) | €7 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (€2.72) | €2.42 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (€1.96) | €2.71 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,754 (€398) | €466 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.77 (€0.18) | €0.20 | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 98 (€22) | €33 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 11 (€2.55) | €6 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cusco (Peru) is 51% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,082 (S/. 4,768) in Cusco.
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