Arequipa

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Wed Jan 14
18°C / 65°F
Low: 7°C / 45°F
Thu Jan 15
18°C / 65°F
Low: 8°C / 47°F
Fri Jan 16
19°C / 65°F
Low: 10°C / 50°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$184
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.0
Out of 10
Internet
70
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population1,008,290
  • Region
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation2,355 m

🛂 Immigration & Visas

Tourist Stay: 183 Days
Tourist visas cannot be extended.

Rentista Visa
This visa is for individuals who receive income from sources outside of Peru. The monthly income must be from a pension or other permanent source.
🕒 Validity: 12 Mo 💰 Income: $1,000/mo
Investor Visa
This visa is for individuals who invest in a Peruvian company or business.
🕒 Validity: 12 Mo
Citizenship Path: Eligible after 2 years of residency. (Dual Citizenship Allowed)

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic utilities for 85m2 Apartment including Electricity, Heating or Cooling, Water and Garbage$38.14
  • Internet, 60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL$50.99
  • Tennis Court Rent, 1 Hour on Weekend$17.97
  • One bedroom apartment in city centre$262.70
  • One bedroom apartment outside of city centre$184.35
  • Three bedroom apartment in city centre$645.22
  • Three bedroom apartment outside of city centre$391.74
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment in City Center1,106.09
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment Outside of City Center1,023.13

Transportation

  • One-way Ticket, Local Transport$0.28
  • Taxi Start, Normal Tariff$1.38
  • Taxi, price for 1 km, Normal Tariff$1.52
  • Taxi, price for 1 hour Waiting, Normal Tariff$4.15
  • Gasoline, 1 liter$1.02
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)19,356.60
  • Cinema ticket, 1 Seat$4.15

Food & Groceries

  • Meal in Inexpensive Restaurant$2.77
  • Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course$12.44
  • McMeal at McDonalds or Alternative Combo Meal$4.42
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Draught$2.21
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$3.87
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$3.32
  • Water, 0.33 liter Bottle$0.39
  • Milk, Regular,1 liter$1.38
  • Loaf of Fresh White Bread, 0.5 kg$1.11
  • White Rice, 1 kg$1.34
  • Eggs, 12 pack$2.28
  • Local Cheese, 1 kg$7.19
  • Chicken Breasts, Boneless and Skinless, 1 kg$5.88
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat, 1 kg$6.15
  • Apples, 1 kg$1.45
  • Banana, 1 kg$0.88
  • Oranges, 1 kg$1.24
  • Tomato, 1 kg$0.97
  • Potato, 1 kg$0.62
  • Onion, 1 kg$0.66
  • Lettuce, 1 head$0.86
  • Water, 1.5 liter Bottle$0.80
  • Bottle of Wine, Mid-Range Price$7.74
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Bottle$2.33
  • Monthly Pass, Regular Price$15.51
  • Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local, price per 1 min, No Discounts or Plans$0.21
  • Pair of Running Shoes, Mid-Range Price$71.90

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult$45.63
  • Private Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly for 1 Child$220.53
  • International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child3,061.11
  • Pair of Jeans in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$41.25
  • Pair of Leather Business Shoes$63.60

Other

  • Cappuccino$2.05
  • Coca-Cola, 0.33 liter Bottle$0.55
  • Pack of Cigarettes$4.70
  • Average Monthly Net Salary, After Tax$498.27
  • Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages for 20 Years Fixed-Rate, Yearly, Fixed-Rate12.33 %
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$28.34
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