Travel budget and cost of living in Huaraz (Peru) how much does a trip cost?

Huaraz travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Huaraz

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Huaraz for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Huaraz compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Huaraz in 2024 is 57% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Huaraz in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Huaraz by expense type

Restaurant budget in Huaraz

Lunch

$ 3.9/person
( $ 3.9)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 8.4/person
( $ 8.4)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5.3/person
($ 4.5 to $ 6.4)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.8 for 500ml
( $ 1.8)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
( $ 1.8)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.6/cup
( $ 2.6)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.3/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Huaraz

1-star hotel

$ 38/night
($ 24 to $ 70)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 43/night
($ 10 to $ 111)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 80/night
($ 28 to $ 276)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231

4-star hotel

$ 72/night
($ 72 to $ 72)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313

5-star hotel

$ 173/night
($ 173 to $ 173)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 30/month
($ 11 to $ 63)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Room with kitchen

$ 33/month
($ 12 to $ 70)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 39/month
($ 38 to $ 38)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Cottage or guest house

$ 13/month
($ 13 to $ 13)

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94% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 75/month
($ 22 to $ 153)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Huaraz

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
( $ 1.8)

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78% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
( $ 1.1)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 0.8/kg
( $ 0.8)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.3/12 eggs
( $ 1.3)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.8/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 6.1)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 0.8/kg
( $ 0.8)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.5/kg
( $ 0.5)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.8/kg
( $ 0.8)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.3
( $ 0.3)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Huaraz

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
( $ 0.2)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.1/km
( $ 1.1)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
( $ 0.8)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Huaraz

Cinema

$ 4/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 8.2)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Huaraz

Cigarettes

$ 4/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 5.8)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 46
( $ 46)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 34
( $ 34)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Lima

$ 888
(fair price: $ 730)

New York City → Lima

$ 793
(fair price: $ 626)

Toronto → Lima

$ 546
(fair price: $ 464)

Montreal → Lima

$ 625
(fair price: $ 541)

Manchester → Lima

$ 1003
(fair price: $ 873)

London → Lima

$ 931
(fair price: $ 854)