Arequipa
Peru
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Sun Mar 1
20°C
/ 69°F
Low: 14°C
/ 56°F
Mon Mar 2
19°C
/ 67°F
Low: 13°C
/ 56°F
Tue Mar 3
20°C
/ 68°F
Low: 13°C
/ 55°F
📊 Core Metrics
Rent (1BD)
$243
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
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)24.39 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)23.89 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)8.21 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre363.69 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre242.51 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre742.91 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre403.11 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre187.84 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre93.62 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.30 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)0.00 S/.
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)2.09 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)3.37 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)13.02 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.22 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)18922.57 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)25802.48 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)7.46 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant4.03 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)29.86 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)5.97 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)2.39 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.34 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.54 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.78 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)0.37 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.72 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)1.13 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)0.69 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)2.38 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)2.94 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)2.82 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)3.43 USD
- Apples (1 lb)0.81 USD
- Bananas (1 lb)0.56 USD
- Oranges (1 lb)0.54 USD
- Tomatoes (1 lb)0.47 USD
- Potatoes (1 lb)0.30 USD
- Onions (1 lb)0.33 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.55 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)0.80 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)5.23 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)2.58 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.23 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership25.38 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child76.89 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child6867.72 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)49.77 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)68.68 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes59.72 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)11.42 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)26.87 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)659.23 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)4.48 USD