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Peru Travel Living Costs

South America — Tags: , , , — by Nick

Being the home of awesome ruins like Machu Picchu, Peru is undoubtedly a good option for backpackers and budget travelers looking to travel in South America. With its rich history, ruins, popular urban centers,and great ecotourism, Peru offers a lot for prospective travelers. Getting by on $15 a day is possible according to Wikitravel, so your money can go a long way offering you an extended budget trip if you’re interested.

  • Average meal - $1.50 (street food)
  • Nice, steak dinner - $6.00
  • Beer - $1.50
  • Cappuccino - $1.00
  • Coffee: $0.70
  • Croissant or pastry: $.80
  • Bottle of water: $0.70
  • Hostel dorm bed- $4.00-7.00
  • Transportation - quick taxi $1.00 - No meters though, so negotiate beforehand.
  • Internet - $.30-.50/hour

More Information

  • Flights - Meh..
  • Nightlife - Party in Lima and Cuzco
  • Safety - Normal. Not too safe at night though.
  • Public Transportation - No public transportation, but there are private taxis and buses. So meh..

Gracias Roosh for your prices from your Peru travel guide and to Priyank.

2 Comments »

  1. Disculpen me podrian decir si se esta hablendo en dolares americanos, en pesos argentinos o en la moneda local. Muchas gracias.

    Comment by Cecilia — August 2, 2008 @ 9:31 am
  2. ah, my Spanish skills to the rescue - todos en dolares americanos - all the prices here I converted to US dollars, to make it easier for American travelers

    Comment by Nick — August 2, 2008 @ 11:03 am

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