Prices in Arequipa
How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Arequipa? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Arequipa.
What are the supermarket prices in Arequipa?
Are the costs of living in Arequipa higher than in United States?
Arequipa - How much do you need to spend on entertainment, and how much will you pay in restaurants and bars?
Below you will read the current price and cost statement in Arequipa:
food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs
(The last update: today 16 hours ago)
Currency in Peru Peruvian sol (PEN). For 10 US dollars you can get 37.2 Peruvian soles. For 100 US dollars you can get 372 Peruvian soles. And the other way around: For 10 Peruvian soles you can get 2.69 US dollars.
Generally, it is much cheaper in Peru than in United States. Food is 60% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 72%. In turn, the cost of living in Arequipa is lower than the cost in United States by 54%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 22%.
Are hotels expensive in Arequipa? How much will we pay for a room in Arequipa?
The average price of accommodation in Peru is $35 (PEN 132). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $12.9 (PEN 48) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $13.7 (PEN 51). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Peru in $19.9 (PEN 74). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $35 (PEN 131) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $68 (PEN 254) in Peru If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $87 (PEN 324)
Is it expensive in stores in Arequipa? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Arequipa? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Arequipa, such as: onion, tomatoes, eggs, potatoes, or beef (The last update: 6 days ago)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Arequipa? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Arequipa? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Arequipa?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 4 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 5.4 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 16.1 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.8 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.65 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Arequipa, including onion, tomatoes, eggs, potatoes, or beef
If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Arequipa? Check out prices in nearby countries: Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica.
Arequipa - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:
fees
$44 ($38 - $54)
79% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$38 ($21 - $67)
by half less than in United States
jeans
$36 ($21 - $51)
31% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$392
91% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$237 ($134 - $322)
87% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$349 ($322 - $376)
86% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$1.6 ($0.54 - $2.7)
by half less than in United States
cheese
$5.7 ($3.5 - $16.1)
by half less than in United States
rice
$0.98 ($0.81 - $1.3)
79% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$0.87 ($0.54 - $1.1)
82% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$0.87 ($0.54 - $1.1)
by half less than in United States
wine
$7.1 ($6.7 - $8.1)
by half less than in United States
cheap restaurant
$4 ($2.1 - $6.7)
80% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$2.4 ($1.3 - $4.8)
by half less than in United States
coffee
$2.5 ($1.6 - $3.5)
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$0.38 ($0.27 - $1.3)
82% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$5.4 ($4.8 - $7.8)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.65 ($0.54 - $0.81)
74% is less expensive than in United States
Food Prices Arequipa
- Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.2 (PEN 4.5)
- A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.6 (PEN 5.8)
- Eggs (regular) (12) $1.8 (PEN 6.6)
- Local Cheese (1kg) $5.7 (PEN 21)
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.72 (PEN 2.7)
- A bottle of wine (mid-range) $7.1 (PEN 27)
- Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.7 (PEN 6.2)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.7 (PEN 10)
- Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $4 (PEN 15)
- Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $4.8 (PEN 17.7)
- Apples (1kg) $1.2 (PEN 4.6)
- Oranges (1kg) $0.96 (PEN 3.6)
- Potatoes (1kg) $0.72 (PEN 2.7)
- Lettuce (1 head) $0.58 (PEN 2.2)
- Kilo of white rice $0.98 (PEN 3.7)
- Tomatoes (1kg) $0.87 (PEN 3.3)
- Bananas (1kg) $0.87 (PEN 3.3)
- Onions (1kg) $0.58 (PEN 2.2)
- Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $5.7 (PEN 21)
Prices In Restaurants Arequipa
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $4 (PEN 15)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $16.1 (PEN 60)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $5.4 (PEN 20)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.4 (PEN 9)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $4.8 (PEN 18)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.65 (PEN 2.4)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.38 (PEN 1.4)
- Cappuccino $2.5 (PEN 9.2)
Cost Of Living Arequipa
- One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.27 (PEN 1)
- Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $14 (PEN 52)
- Gasoline (1 liter) $1.5 (PEN 5.6)
- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $21.5K (PEN 80.2K)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $237 (PEN 883)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $181 (PEN 675)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $582 (PEN 2.17K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $349 (PEN 1.3K)
- Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $44 (PEN 163)
- Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $38 (PEN 140)
- numb_34 $10.7 (PEN 40)
- 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $36 (PEN 135)
- 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $26 (PEN 96)
- 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $77 (PEN 288)
- 1 pair of men's leather shoes $71 (PEN 263)
- Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $18.2K (PEN 67.7K)
- Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $214 (PEN 798)
- Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.7K (PEN 6.33K)
- International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $2.97K (PEN 11.1K)
- Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $985 (PEN 3.67K)
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $392 (PEN 1.46K)
- Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 15%
- Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.3 (PEN 5)
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.5 (PEN 5.5)
- Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $5.4 (PEN 20)
Entertainment Costs Arequipa
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $44 (PEN 164)
- Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $17.5 (PEN 65)
- Cinema, Single Ticket $4 (PEN 15)
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Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:
renting a small apartment in the center
$237 ($134 - $322)
87% is less expensive than in United States
rice
$0.98 ($0.81 - $1.3)
79% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$0.87 ($0.54 - $1.1)
82% is less expensive than in United States
fees
$44 ($38 - $54)
79% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$2.5 ($1.6 - $3.5)
by half less than in United States
cheese
$5.7 ($3.5 - $16.1)
by half less than in United States