Cusco vs Goa: cost of living for digital nomads
Cusco, Peru and Goa, India, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Cusco is about 1% cheaper than Goa for a month of nomad living ($1,085 vs $1,100).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $420 in Cusco against $450 in Goa.
- Goa scores higher on safety (7/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Cusco: 80 Mbps typical against 40 Mbps.
- Cusco is temperate; Goa is tropical.
Cusco wins 5 of the measured lines; Goa wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Cusco or Goa?
Cusco is cheaper: about $1,085/month against $1,100/month in Goa, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Cusco or Goa?
Goa scores higher on safety: 7/10 against 6/10 for Cusco.
Which has faster internet, Cusco or Goa?
Cusco has faster typical internet: 80 Mbps against 40 Mbps in Goa.
| Line | Cusco | Goa |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,085 | $1,100 |
| Rent | $420 | $450 |
| Food | $300 | $250 |
| Transport | $35 | $70 |
| Coworking | $85 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 80 | 40 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | mountain | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Goa
India's top nomad hub — beaches, cafés and a big community.
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Cusco September 11, 2026, Goa November 3, 2026.