Arequipa
Peru
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Local Highlights
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Wed May 6
21°C
/ 69°F
Low: 11°C
/ 52°F
Thu May 7
21°C
/ 69°F
Low: 9°C
/ 49°F
Fri May 8
20°C
/ 67°F
Low: 9°C
/ 47°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$303
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
7.2
Excellent
Fixed Internet
85
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
- ClimateTropical
- Elevation2,355 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)24.34 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)23.85 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)8.20 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre363.04 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre242.08 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre741.58 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre402.38 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre187.51 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre93.45 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)3.36 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)12.99 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.22 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)18888.73 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)25756.33 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)7.45 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant4.02 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)29.81 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)5.96 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)2.38 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)2.33 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)2.53 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.77 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)0.37 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.71 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)2.93 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)2.82 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)3.42 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)0.32 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.55 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)0.80 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)5.22 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)2.58 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.22 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership25.34 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child76.75 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child6855.44 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)49.68 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)68.55 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes59.61 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)11.40 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)26.83 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)658.05 USD