Cusco vs Mombasa: cost of living for digital nomads
Cusco, Peru and Mombasa, Kenya, 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
- Mombasa is about 2% cheaper than Cusco for a month of nomad living ($1,065 vs $1,085).
- Both score 6/10 on safety.
- Cusco is temperate; Mombasa is tropical.
Cusco wins 1 of the measured lines; Mombasa wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Cusco or Mombasa?
Mombasa is cheaper: about $1,065/month against $1,085/month in Cusco, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Cusco or Mombasa?
Cusco and Mombasa score the same on safety, 6/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Cusco or Mombasa?
Cusco and Mombasa have about the same typical internet speed, 80 Mbps.
| Line | Cusco | Mombasa |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,085 | $1,065 |
| Rent | $420 | $420 |
| Food | $300 | $300 |
| Transport | $35 | $30 |
| Coworking | $85 | $75 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 80 | 80 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | mountain | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
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, Mombasa September 11, 2026.