My $150 per month APARTMENT in Cusco, Peru?!!

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

I'm currently in Northern Vietnam in Sa Pa, y'all!!!! I did spend another few months in Peru before I came here so please check out my other (nicer) digs I stayed in in those videos! I stayed in one place that was $1000.00/month in San Blast, Cusco that was TOTAL FULL ON BALLER compared to the place shown in this video, hahahaha. But I will always appreciate this place. I loved it so, so much and it kinda saved my life during the tough times of 2020 and 2021 that we all went thru together. That view and the fresh air sorta saved my life and held things together very nicely. I will always be super grateful for that and the very lovely woman who owns it who was so kind to me. May she be blessed forever. -Scott

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Amazingly I am still here living in this apartment. It’s been 9 months.

[@ashmarbarbour]

you are funny. I am curious what you are doing for work

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

@@ashmarbarbour I get paid to make travel videos (sometimes) and I write articles for USA based company. I also taught English in person, and online, while based in Cusco. Also, sometimes, companies pay me for footage and that's SUPER COOL when that happens as it takes me about an hour to organize the requested shots and it sometimes pays really well ($500 a clip) Thanks for the compliment and safe travels!!! xoxo

[@lisacampbell9601]

I’m coming in October could you recommend a place for me.

[@tradertom4843]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony hey man super inspiring watching this, wondering how I can rent this place out if youre not still there

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

I stayed in much nicer apartments after this one. Way, way nicer. And I still sort of miss this one. I am very fond of it and happy to have had it and lived in it.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Good thing I have a kitchen area!!! Extremely handy for lockdown situation. My last place in Peru had no kitchen.

[@claudedupont8233]

In Peru you can rent room with the local people and set up a small kitchen in the room for 3 dollars a day .If your in a low budget

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

thank you Claude! Yes, this is indeed possible. Also, if you have it in your country I recommend T-mobile Simple for your cell phone card... it's $26/month and works in Peru quite well so far! 3 GB of data per month. Excellent deal and no changing of SIM card.

[@tradertom4843]

How can I find a place like that? planning open visiting soon and just need the bare minimum

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Come on by!! I’ll be in Cusco till September or October!! Drop me a message...

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Yep.... Looking like October right now.

[@mayboleansy3724]

Did you leave yet!?

[@glennr9913]

Scott, I just finished watching your interview on Dan's channel. When the link brought me here I realized that I'd seen this video before. I recalled the sketchy shower heater/head wiring. We just returned from a trip in Costa Rica a few days ago & one of the VRBOs had the same type of heaters on the showers. I got a laugh from them & remembered you'd just shown it in Peru. I just subscribed & am looking forward to watching your upcoming videos. It will be interesting to see whether you concentrate on "cheap accommodations" or on "holistic health" videos. Maybe you can do both? If you decide to offer an E-book I'd be happy to give you an email address for it. I'm 57 and seem to find myself interested in both travel and dealing with various health issues. (It seems that surfing KZbin during C-19 isn't very healthy...) I'm going to look through your older video collection and will probably be asking a few questions.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

I appreciate you , Glenn!! I’ll be in Portugal in a couple of months. More videos coming!

[@glennr9913]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony That's a coincidence, we've been discussing a graduation trip with our daughter in May, and Portugal was mentioned as a possible destination. But who knows what C-19 will allow by then. It's been a real crap-shoot to schedule around.

[@BillGreenAZ]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony I too just came over from Dan's channel and subscribed to yours. I think you'll like Portugal. The south (Algarve region) is beautiful with many English speakers due to the expats from England retiring there. I was only there for a week but we were able to rent a house on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic because it was a one week special thing but it was pretty cheap. The average salary there in Portugal is around $1500 so it's not nearly as expensive as the rest of Europe. I think you should be able to find a decent place to live for cheap although I don't know if you'll be able to find something for $150.

[@spanishclasses4013]

Hi Scott, I enjoyed watching your video! Thank you!

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thank you so much for stopping by!

[@kristieloveland3200]

Wow! So beautiful! 'm hoping to move to Cusco, soon. Any advice for looking for apartments?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

I would go to the restaurant Greenpoint in Cusco and ask the waiter where to find an apartment. Those guys usually know. If that doesn’t work go to a French restaurant called “La Boheme” and ask your waiter. Those are the two hubs where you can find information.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Update!! We will be in Quarantine (again) - all of Cusco - until the end of the month. We can still go outside but their are restrictions once again and Sunday NOBODY can go out.

[@shreddxx]

you still there? How's the Covid scene in Cuzco? Love your place! Must be cold at night, How fast is the internet for the $20 mo.?

[@Kevin-kj5th]

Nice video. Are you not able to put screens in the windows and seal up the wholes to keep the spiders out? I'm planning on moving to South America but id like to have a secure living space. No massive spiders! Lol

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Kevin Vall in a lot of homes in San Blas, spiders are a problem. It really depends. Some more than others. But I agree it can be disconcerting 😂😂. It really depends.

[@paigeturner2055]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony I bet they never mentioned the spiders BEFORE you took the room.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

@@paigeturner2055 Hi Paige! The thing about apartments like this -- they are RARELY EVER taken by "tourists." You have to be connected to get deals like this. People who stay in places like this are very likely seasoned travelers because this stuff is word of mouth and you have to be staying for minimum 2-3 months to get a place like this. Those kinds of people are sooooooo used to stuff like that happening, they don't even blink and so are the landlords (used to spiders)! They would never THINK of telling you about something like that because it's just part of life on a severe budget in places like this. In one place in Jogja, Java, Indonesia (visiting temples on the island) I got bit up pretty bad by mosquitos and it wasn't super fun! Hahahaha, but it was like $10 bucks a night -- so that kind of thing occasionally happens at low budget levels. Safe Travels to you!! xoxo Scott Anthony.

[@ladahlberg]

Hola, the view from your kitchen is lovely. Do you know how much would it cost to live in Cusco for a family of five?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Laura I think a pretty good guess is that you could do it with $2,000 USD a month but it would be very very tight

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Laura for me to live very well by myself with gym, eating out, some wine every now and then, health insurance, just a bit of breathing room as well... it’s about $1,000 per month.

[@ladahlberg]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony Thank you! It's good to know. I would love to take the family to the Urubamba valley. It's so beautiful over there, though I love Cusco city too. They are both enchanting. My mother is from downtown Cusco and I wish she still had a house there.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Laura urubamba would be my favorite place to live in the Cusco region outside of the center of Cusco city, San Blas neighborhood.

[@scotttea2048]

Enjoyed the budget stuff. And the killer view. 🇵🇪

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thanks so much Scott!! Happy Travels to you. I’m off to Portugal relatively soon w more videos…

[@ManOfAdventure2011]

Thanks for sharing. How much better would the accommodations be if one had say double your rent?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

That’s an interesting question. Because if pandemic times are over soon it would be about the same. Everything was significantly cheaper in pandemic times. Honestly I think most people are aren’t super well connected would have to pay $300 - $350 for a nice place that is a nice size and everything works properly.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

The place shown in this video is a unique situation … I don’t think the price would change much Bc it’s supertrrr small. But a place twice as nice and twice the size I think would be $350 USD per month. But it probably wouldn’t have nearly as nice a view.

[@terrancealona3818]

nice apt is lockdown still in effect , any curfew ? been wanting to go there

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Curfew at 9pm. Things are pretty normal. Wait till you see my new apartment in 2 weeks!! It’s beautiful!

[@RafaelAlivtres]

You have got a superb view dude!

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thanks so much buddy! Yes, I am still enjoying it.

[@wendyannh]

That view is amazing! I’ve been to Cuzco a couple of times, and I love the place. How are you dealing with the visa situation? I don’t remember how long mine were for, but I seem to remember 90 days. It’s one thing to scoot out of the country overnight to refresh it if you’re in Lima, but obviously that is not practical being in Cuzco.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Sorry it took me so long to answer this! In the past, I would take the bus to Bolivia (Copacabana) and get 6 months at a time (not that easy to do -- I was very lucky). Then, I was in Cusco during the pandemic where the Peruvian government was gracious and generous enough to give a HUGE amount of unpenalized, extra visa time. I was in Cusco for a long time. Now things can be a bit trickier and time can be shorter. Things are a bit different now. Generally, you get 3 months at a time. It's possible there are exceptions to this with a little forethought and effort.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thanks you for asking such an important question, Wendy!...

[@guruoflove3083]

Cool show. Subscribed.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Shows will resume with more consistency in a couple months. Booking another plane ticket soon!! Happy travels and be well!

[@gator448]

Bro nice vid..can u recommend a real estate company to help locate an apartment also can u tell us of a good tour guide?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thanks!! The best way to locate an apartment is to join BOTH Expat Cusco Facebook groups. You should also ask some of the tienda owners in an area you like. All the tour guides I know are gone right now. But if you need a jungle tour from April to September next year try www.ethnoco.com they are the very best and not expensive.

[@carmenlaura9247]

What is the address of this mini apartment for rent Please I would like stay there soon I'll be visiting cuzco 🇺🇸 peru 🇵🇪

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Send me a message on my Instagram. I’m at scott_witman

[@jimihendrixx11]

Living as a DN etc in Malabrigo or Near Chicama surf break…what do you think?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

I honestly don’t know where either of those places are.

[@jimihendrixx11]

Puerto Malabrigo. North Peru - Chicama point break - longest continuous left hand waves in the world

[@michaelhansford8109]

I’m interested in spending a month or two in Cusco. Would you be able to put me in touch with the people you stayed with

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

She is not renting at the moment but you can ask the tienda owner named Alejandro near the intersection of Tanda Pata and Atoqsaycuchi about rentals in the area!!! Good luck and safe travels.

[@stefanhansen5882]

Wild place! How much better will it get if you go for something around $300 a month? Thanks!

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

You can get something just beautiful with a view. But might be a little rustic but w some modern amenities

[@stefanhansen5882]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony Thanks mate!

[@mariomaponte]

Thank you- this is amazing . How is the expat presence/community there?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Really nice, interesting people who are usually interested in yoga, plant medicine and healing arts. Also, people who don’t need hot weather to be happy. 😎

[@BadKittus]

I did Machu Picchu in 2014, spent some time in BEAUTIFUL Cusco. As a licensed plumber from Canada 3:22 really gave me the 😬🤪😬🤪😬s

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

😂😂😂😂

[@christopherhouse7937]

Hi Scott; I’m trying to decide if I want to travel to Cusco or Arequipa Peru. 🇵🇪 Have you been to both locations and which location is your favorite or differences!?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

That’s a great question. I have limited experience in Arequipa. Even though it’s the second biggest city in Peru it feels smaller to me than Cusco. It feels, perhaps, more boring than Cusco - but in a good way. Cusco is more central in Peru, geographically, to a lot of things and is the capital of the Inca Empire and you certainly feel that. I would not want to live in Arequipa and it’s difficult to articulate why. I like it here.

[@christopherhouse7937]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony Ok. I can respect your opinion. 😊✌🏻

[@ChristineJGold]

Are you still in Cusco? I'm heading there next week for a few months

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

I’ll be back April 24th!!!

[@lourdescisneros2864]

Thank you for sharing 🤗👍🇵🇪🇺🇲

[@brucenolan4384]

just stumbled on your channel looking for ex-pat living and thanks for sharing. One big question is the weather way up in Cusco and the activities, culture, dining, local markets? Thanks

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

There’s lots of dining options, museums and amazing hiking!!! There’s a mall with a movie theater. There’s cultural stuff every day and festivities. It does get kinda COLD!! Also it’s very rainy from November to March so be aware!!!

[@stevewilliams8255]

Are you still living there mate? I live and work in Lima but considering a move very soon.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Hello!! I am home from Cusco but will return in 2023 or 2024!!! Safe travels buddy!!

[@raoullallo8052]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing! 10k usd would stretch far!

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

My pleasure buddy!! Yes 10k USD in Cusco, ubud, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, la Paz, siem Riep, Kathmandu ... all goes very far!!

[@glassjoebiden5833]

*Good view* I'd set up a stationary cam and watch UFO activity. Your in the Andes Duuuh

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Good idea!! 🛸

[@glassjoebiden5833]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony At nite turn all your lights out, and just watch the ufo over the mountains. Surprised you hadn't seen any yet, day Time THEIR there in & out..

[@dianevalenti7753]

I have been to Cusco a lot and never encountered those spiders. Thankfully! Are there neighborhoods where they are less of a problem, or ideally, not at all?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

If you live in Cusco and are not just visiting, one had better get used to seeing large spiders (usually Huntsman) a LOT. Pretty much no matter where you live in Cusco, if you are very uncomfortable with spiders you should not live here. Now that being said living in a modern, expensive building in Cusco... that is a different story. If your place is expensive and new, you will likely escape any difficulties. Cusco is a much harder place to live than it appears... not talking about staying here a month or two, but REALLY living here. This is due to a number of factors that can strengthen over time: lack of oxygen, food hygiene at many restaurants, constant rain (from December to April), and other factors. That said, if you've spent enough time here all those factors go close to zero...but that takes a year or longer.

[@dianevalenti7753]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony Eeeeek! I do not know how I have managed to avoid those spiders. I have stayed with friends over the years and never seen those spiders. I might have to opt for one of those more modern, expensive places. Or, get a lot of cats! I'd imagine spiders don't love cats... although at that size, they may not care!

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

@@dianevalenti7753 Anyone who lives in the San Blas neighborhood of Cusco (even in a somewhat modern, lovely apartment) sees these spiders on a weekly basis (I asked around!!!) However, if you live in different fancy neighborhoods around Cusco, in a modern building that is somewhat fancy to fancy, you may avoid seeing them for the most part or completely! xoxo

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony But Google says they are not dangerous, I suppose is the appearance hehe :D

[@qiallayabarenn9926]

.... thx for sharing.. great video!!!

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thanks Qi!!! 😎

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Qi I hope you are having fun. Miss seeing you around!!

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Qi! How are you! Miss you and hope you are well! -Scott

[@qiallayabarenn9926]

Good morning Scott ☀️ are you in Vietnam? missing your precious joyful essence .... all is very well in mountains of Peru ... how are you, what's your news 💖

[@javivera9430]

Cuzco $150 room hell yeah !!

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Cusco is still a pretty budget friendly place to live!! That place is more like $225/month now and there are massive problems with the shower. But you can’t beat that view!!! I mean wow 🤩

[@57rrg]

I am an American who lives in Peru. 10 years. If you're smart never ever think about living here. It is a mess.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thank you for your comment. I’ve been living in Peru off and on for 3 years and I’ve interviewed numerous expats who’ve lived here between 8 and 20 years. They love Peru and did not go back home for a reason. 🇵🇪

[@57rrg]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony Please don't erase this message. As I said before I have lived here 10 years, married to a Peruana have a DNI Peruano and fluent in Spanish. It is no wonder the Spanish conquered the Indigenas. They play music until 5:00 in the morning. Where I live there is a park in front where they put a toilet. Threw a dead dog and left it. They constantly throw trash in front of our house. The taxistas have no respect for the law. I have had to fight the delinquents in our neighborhood. (Won both times). My wife has been robbed and her daughter son and mother as well. They tried to rob me but were unsuccessful. The dogs run in packs and tear the garbage apart which brings rats and flies. I could go on if I had the space.

[@57rrg]

@@Andrew-om1pw Hi Andrew. I can understand why she doesn't want to go back. I am back in the states now in a quiet neighborhood. 🇺🇸

[@darkmattersproject2951]

Fantastic

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thanks!!

[@jctorres6112]

im thinking about moving to peru how is the real state.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Depends on the city. Lima is much more expensive (I think) than cusco. I’ve looked into it a little bit. I think you could get something really nice for $100 - $200k in Cusco. Maybe even close to $120k. Cusco is a wonderful city to live in (especially the Sacred Valley) as long as you don’t mind rain for 5 months straight.

[@jctorres6112]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony damn 5 months lol i live in miami so i can do rain and ive been to cusco when i was younger like mid 90s i deff wana move back i was born in callao i miss the food thanx alot and becareful

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

how much does it cost to live in cusco, peru?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Answer!: A proper budget for living in Cusco, Peru at a fairly modest level is $1,000 USD per month. This includes rent -- which will probably be $200 - $350/ month, a very small amount of mini-travel money to nearby places, having a cocktail occasionally (if you drink), some kind of exercise like a gym or some yoga classes (not an expensive gym... just a regular one), a verrrry infrequent semi-fancy meal or two and misc expenses like bringing food or booze or other things to a party. Maybe a teeth cleaning at the dentist (about $30 dollars). In short, a very simple, pretty basic, but nice life where you have to be quite careful with your money. Other places where I feel $1,000 USD per month can be pretty nice (but still you have to be careful with your money): Chiang Mai, Thailand, Kathmandu, Nepal, Ubud, Bali, Koh Phan Gnan, Thailand, Hanoi, Vietnam, Jogjakarta, Java, Indonesia, Pokhara, Nepal! La Paz, bolivia is a very interesting place that I like a lot and you could prob lower the monthly budget to $700 or $800 USD per month if you got a really good rent deal! Buenos Aires is probably more like $1200 or $1300 USD in my opinion because rent will be higher and booze is more expensive.

[@claubaznest]

Small and cozy 🤗😊

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Yeah!!! My next place is much nicer. Video coming soon.

[@nataliaalmarwani8525]

Hello, can you post the address of your apartment or contact info of your landlord?seriously planning to go to Cusco and stay for at least 3 months after the pandemic. Thanks!

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

My apologies. This place is by strict personal reference only. But AirBnB has tons of inexpensive options in Cusco and post on the expats FB page too!!!

[@lupitatorres159]

Nice!!!Cusco is amazing.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thanks so much Lupita!

[@gen_music]

Paradise

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

GEN MUSIC indeed it is! ❤️🇵🇪❤️

[@Nunyabeeswax777]

Are there job opportunities for expats?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Good question. I think most all expats have online work BEFORE they even arrive. Like writing or coding for example.

[@ManOfAdventure2011]

@@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony I'm curious, does Peru have any laws that would prohibit people from doing remote work there, and not pay any local taxes? I believe places like Thailand and Philippines may have such laws on the books but maybe not strictly enforced.

[@giovanaalmeida7014]

Lovely place

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thanks!! 🇵🇪❤️

[@jeremyhillpot8232]

Awesome apartment. Looks like home.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Jeremy Hillpot I have a pet llama 🦙 in here.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

The people who live in Cusco, were all like: "Wow it's so smallllll...You are paying WAY too much!" While the American expats were all like: "I'd pay at least $150/month!" hahahaha. Things get "cooler" when you're not in your own country.

[@tamiltopridersongstamiltop4511]

We try

[@carlosenafricasud]

deal hunter definitely. Five blocks away is the Belmond Nazarenas screwing you more than 500USD/day. You should try it couple of days :-))) LOL

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Funny you should say that. I think it’s the best service of any hotel in cusco or maybe tied w Palacio del Inka - and I will probably stay there one day!!

[@BrooklynRowdy]

That is excellent living.

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

I loved that apartment even though my apartment now is much nicer. And warmer 😂😂

[@aldeacon8157]

Yes a millions dollars view!!!!!

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Yeah buddy!!

[@tamiltopridersongstamiltop4511]

Nice bro

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Thanks buddy!

[@BadKittus]

oooo I stayed in San Blas sweet

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

San Blas is so charming. I have spent 4 years based there, in total, and I love it so much.

[@JO-gr5bp]

To each his own, I'll take Rio de Janiero, Santiago de los Caballeros, Santo Domingo, FUCK SPIDERS !

[@manasyt]

Nice but it does get cold, right?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

manasyt it def gets cold. During the cold months it gets to 25-28 degrees Fahrenheit and in the warmer months it gets as low as 35-42 degrees faranheit.

[@milesk7465]

Thumbs down for Dave Asprey

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Photo Chicken OH SNAP. I’m gonna tell Dave you said that.

[@milesk7465]

I like your video though and gave a 👍

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

thanks so much! Appreciate that Photo Chicken.

[@sandrajohnson5397]

🇺🇸 SC

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Yeah!

[@anupamshah7656]

Can you afford job too

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Anupam Shah jobs that pay more than $300-$400 USD per month are very hard to find in Cusco. And even THOSE jobs are pretty hard to find. If you want to live in cusco you must have pre-existing income streams.

[@dienteduro]

Where are your wife and kids yo? Don't you want a wife and kids?

[@OneWayTicketwithScottAnthony]

Maybe someday!!

[@seanlevonski1498]

The man is free

[@placeboism]

So can you smoke marijuana here

[@PMLynch]

Yes, you can have up tp 8 grams for personal use.