Arequipa
Peru
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Local Highlights
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Mon Oct 12
23°C
/ 73°F
Low: 8°C
/ 47°F
Tue Oct 13
24°C
/ 74°F
Low: 8°C
/ 47°F
Wed Oct 14
23°C
/ 73°F
Low: 7°C
/ 45°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$298
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
6.2
Moderate
Fixed Internet
80
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population1,008,290
- Region
- ClimateCold Semi-Arid (Mild and Sunny Year-Round, Extremely Dry)
- Elevation2,355 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)24.01 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)23.51 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)8.08 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre358.01 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre238.73 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre731.31 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre423.27 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre1990.37 USD
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre991.95 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.29 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)S/.0.00
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.06 USD
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)2.06 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)12.95 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.51 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)18833.24 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)25536.00 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)7.35 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant3.82 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)29.39 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)5.88 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)2.35 USD
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)2.30 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.50 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)0.83 USD
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)0.39 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.32 USD
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)1.40 USD
- White Rice (1 kg)1.50 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)2.35 USD
- Local Cheese (1 kg)6.37 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)4.56 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)7.45 USD
- Apples (1 kg)1.76 USD
- Bananas (1 kg)1.23 USD
- Oranges (1 kg)1.18 USD
- Tomatoes (1 kg)1.03 USD
- Potatoes (1 kg)0.66 USD
- Onions (1 kg)0.71 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.54 USD
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)0.78 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)5.14 USD
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)3.13 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.14 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership24.98 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child75.69 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child6760.53 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)48.99 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)67.61 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes58.79 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)11.24 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)26.45 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)655.81 USD