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Cajamarca vs Cusco

PE Peru PE Peru

Cajamarca, Peru compared with Cusco, Peru: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Country Peru Peru
Nomad score 5.4 / 10 6.3 / 10
Cost of living $1,361 / mo $1,887 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 24° / 15°C 23° / 5°C
Air quality (AQI) 52 Moderate 58 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Average high 21.2°C 17.8°C
Average low 13.9°C 6°C
Precipitation 163 mm / mo 80 mm / mo
Sunshine 286 h / mo 312 h / mo
Humidity 84% 68%
Rain days 25.7 / mo 13.9 / mo
Wind speed 8.6 km/h 10.3 km/h

PE Cajamarca · average high by month

PE Cusco · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
US AQI 52 58
PM2.5 5.3 µg/m³ 7.1 µg/m³
PM10 5.4 µg/m³ 14.1 µg/m³
Ozone 27 µg/m³ 111 µg/m³
UV index 0 13.6

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.4 2.9
Local Payment Services 5.4 5.5
Startup Scene 2.6 3.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Air Conditioning 3.2 2.8
Green Spaces 6.4 6.0
Natural Disaster Risk 6.2 5.3
Noise Pollution 5.8 4.8
Seasonal Variety 4.6 5.4
Weather 7.7 7.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Mobile Network Coverage 6.8 7.5
Power Grid Reliability 6.3 6.4
Public WiFi Availability 3.7 4.9
VPN Reliability 7.4 7.4

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Accommodation Cost 7.7 6.3
Cost of Living 7.8 7.1
Currency Stability 6.7 6.6
Entertainment Cost 7.3 7.0
Food & Groceries 8.1 7.6
Gym Membership Cost 7.2 6.8
Transportation Cost 8.1 7.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Culture 7.3 8.6
Indoors Fun 3.9 6.1
Language Learning Opportunities 6.4 7.5
Local Experiences & Tours 7.1 8.7
Nightlife 4.4 6.8
Outdoors & Nature 8.3 9.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.0 6.2
Nomad Friendly 4.6 7.6
Online Community Presence 1.9 6.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Cafes with WiFi 4.4 7.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.1 6.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.0 6.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.0 6.1
Internet Speed 5.7 6.6
Local SIM Card Availability 6.6 8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Fitness Facilities 4.0 5.9
Food Scene 6.0 7.5
Healthy Food Options 5.0 7.2
Yoga Studios 2.8 7.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Healthcare 5.6 6.4
Healthcare Affordability 8.2 8.1
Healthcare Quality 4.8 5.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.0 2.7
Ease of Business Registration 3.8 4.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.7 4.2
Freedom of Speech 6.4 6.0
Political Stability 4.9 5.3
Tax Friendliness 5.4 5.3
Visa Ease 6.7 6.4

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Air Quality 6.1 5.5
Cleanliness 5.2 5.1
Environmental Quality 6.2 6.3
Family Friendly 5.8 6.2
Language Barrier 3.8 5.6
Work-Life Balance 7.0 7.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Female Friendly 6.1 6.9
Racial Tolerance 6.4 6.6
Safety 6.6 6.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Airport Connectivity 3.2 5.7
Cycling 2.6 3.1
Intercity Travel Options 4.0 6.3
Public Transit 3.3 4.9
Ride-sharing Services 2.2 4.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.7 3.8
Walkability 6.1 6.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Coworking Quality 2.8 4.8
Freelance Ecosystem 3.1 3.6
Networking Opportunities 3.2 4.8
Remote Job Opportunities 3.1 3.7
Time Zone Favorability 7.1 7.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Jeans $35 per pair $52 per pair
Summer Dress $23 per dress $35 per dress
Running Shoes $58 per pair $92 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Dining Out $44 per month $72 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Cinema Ticket $4.37 per ticket $6.35 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Coffee $1.46 per cup $2.74 per cup
Beer $1.75 per pint $2.89 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.50 per meal $4.33 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $23 per meal $40 per meal
Fast Food Combo $5.25 per meal $8.08 per meal
Apples $1.31 per kg $1.88 per kg
Bread $0.44 per loaf $2.02 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.73 per bottle $0.87 per bottle
Milk $1.17 per liter $1.50 per liter
Rice $1.02 per kg $1.30 per kg
Chicken Fillets $3.50 per kg $6.35 per kg
Beef $6.41 per kg $9.81 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $10 per bottle $13 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Groceries $102 per month $173 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Health Insurance $17 per month $26 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Doctor Visit (GP) $15 per visit $43 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.29 per purchase $7.21 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Housing $175 per month $274 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $175 per month $476 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $525 per month $1,096 per month
Coworking Space $102 per month $159 per month
Coliving Space $219 per month $606 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Internet & Mobile $20 per month $19 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Leisure Activities $12 per month $29 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Haircut $4.37 per visit $10 per visit
Laundry $2.92 per kg $1.88 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Mobile Plan $12 per month $12 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $26 per month $32 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $4.37 one-time $7.21 one-time
Gym Membership $29 per month $38 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $7.29 per hour $17 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Transportation $17 per month $23 per month
Taxi Start $1.75 per trip $1.44 per trip
Taxi per km $0.58 per km $1.15 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $23 per month $22 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.50 per trip $4.33 per trip
Gasoline $1.60 per liter $5.63 per liter
Scooter Rental $12 per month $29 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Utilities $26 per month $35 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
PE Cajamarca PE Cusco
Visa & Legal Fees $4.37 per month $0.00 per month