Cost of living in Arequipa
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.91
PEN11.25
|
$2.12
-
$3.97
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.23
PEN16.36
|
$3.97
-
$4.76
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.55
PEN2.12
|
$0.53
-
$0.66
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.40
PEN1.53
|
$0.26
-
$0.53
|
Arequipa - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.54
PEN5.96
|
$0.53
-
$2.65
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.80
PEN10.82
|
$1.72
-
$7.94
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.35
PEN16.80
|
$3.01
-
$5.01
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.75
PEN6.75
|
$1.11
-
$2.12
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.92
PEN7.42
|
$1.32
-
$2.64
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.55
PEN2.13
|
$0.36
-
$0.72
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.39
PEN1.51
|
$0.24
-
$0.48
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.43
PEN1.65
|
$0.24
-
$0.84
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.39
PEN1.51
|
$0.24
-
$0.48
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.32
PEN1.24
|
$0.18
-
$0.36
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.26
PEN1.00
|
$0.18
-
$0.36
|
Arequipa - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.13
PEN15.97
|
$3.44
-
$4.54
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.81
PEN53.35
|
$7.94
-
$15.88
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,584.49
PEN75,665.50
|
$18,525.87
-
$20,643.11
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.03
PEN54.19
|
$11.64
-
$20.64
|
Arequipa - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$47.29
PEN182.69
|
$26.47
-
$66.16
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$238.19
PEN920.26
|
$158.79
-
$317.59
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$176.44
PEN681.67
|
$105.86
-
$291.12
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$29.43
PEN113.70
|
$28.33
-
$40.48
|
Arequipa - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$211.06
PEN815.45
|
$132.33
-
$370.52
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,929.73
PEN11,319.15
|
$1,587.93
-
$13,232.76
|
Arequipa - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.05
PEN7.92
|
$1.32
-
$2.65
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.07
PEN8.01
|
$1.59
-
$3.18
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.97
PEN15.34
|
$3.18
-
$5.29
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.12
PEN162.75
|
$31.76
-
$47.64
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.10
PEN15.85
|
$3.97
-
$4.76
|
Arequipa - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$38.15
PEN147.41
|
$26.47
-
$47.64
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$24.70
PEN95.43
|
$18.53
-
$39.70
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$68.81
PEN265.85
|
$66.16
-
$92.63
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$61.75
PEN238.58
|
$31.76
-
$105.86
|
Arequipa - Cost of clothing
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