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Cost of Living in Santo Tomás

Santo Tomás, Cusco, Peru · Population 25,087

▼ -16% vs Peru average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)S/1,339 ($357)
Couple, monthlyS/2,383 ($635)
Family of four, monthlyS/3,087 ($823)

Estimated Prices in Santo Tomás

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantS/14.18 ($3.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeS/56.70 ($15.12)per meal
CappuccinoS/4.25 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)S/321 ($85.68)per month
Monthly public transport passS/51.98 ($13.86)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentS/137 ($36.54)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)S/39.69 ($10.58)per month
Fitness club membershipS/39.69 ($10.58)per month
Cinema ticketS/10.40 ($2.77)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreS/567 ($151)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreS/394 ($105)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreS/1,183 ($316)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Santo Tomás is S/1,688 ($450) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of S/1,339 ($357) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly S/1,741 ($464) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (S/394 ($105)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Espinar

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Sicuani

94 km away · Cusco

Urcos

98 km away · Cusco

Cusco

104 km away · Cusco

Pisac

117 km away · Cusco

Abancay

125 km away · Apurímac

Calca

126 km away · Cusco

Chalhuanca

126 km away · Apurímac

Other Major Cities in Peru

Lima

Lima · pop. 10,320,000

S/1,990 ($531) / mo

Trujillo

La Libertad · pop. 1,067,700

S/1,727 ($461) / mo

Arequipa

Arequipa · pop. 1,008,290

S/1,727 ($461) / mo

Callao

Callao · pop. 567,702

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Chiclayo

Lambayeque · pop. 552,508

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Piura

Piura · pop. 473,025

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Cusco

Cusco · pop. 428,450

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Chimbote

Ancash · pop. 395,100

S/1,597 ($426) / mo

Living in Santo Tomás

Santo Tomás is one of the key cities in Peru. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is S/1,339 ($357), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around S/394 ($105) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to S/3,087 ($823) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately S/2,383 ($635) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Santo Tomás is S/1,688 ($450). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least S/1,741 ($464) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santo Tomás expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated S/1,339 ($357) per month in Santo Tomás including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Peru.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Santo Tomás?
A net salary of around S/1,741 ($464) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Santo Tomás with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Santo Tomás is S/1,688 ($450).
How much is rent in Santo Tomás?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated S/567 ($151) per month in the city centre and S/394 ($105) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about S/1,183 ($316).
Is Santo Tomás cheaper than Peru on average?
Yes — Santo Tomás is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Peru average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Santo Tomás?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at S/321 ($86) in Santo Tomás. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about S/14 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around S/4 ($1).
How do transport costs in Santo Tomás compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Santo Tomás is estimated at S/52 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Santo Tomás are estimates based on Peru national averages adjusted for city size (population 25,087). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.