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Arequipa, Peru
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About Arequipa, Peru
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$405
Family of 4 / mo
$1,025
Avg salary (after tax)
$510
Arequipa is a beautiful city in southern Peru , known for its stunning architecture and rich history. Surrounded by three impressive volcanoes, this city is often called "La Ciudad Blanca," or "The White City," because many buildings are made from a white volcanic stone called sillar. The historic center of Arequipa is a UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with charming plazas, old churches, and vibrant markets.
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $85.84
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $30.81
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $47.6
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $77.03
Financial
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $464.81
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $3.2
Food - Beverages
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2.56
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.69
- CappuccinoUSD $2.58
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $3.96
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.49
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $3.64
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $17.33
- Fast Food ComboUSD $5.29
Food - Grocery
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $8.75
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $4.95
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.71
- Milk (1 litre)USD $1.59
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $3.84
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.19
- Dozen EggsUSD $2.18
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $6.98
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $5.27
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $7.06
- Apples (1 kg)USD $1.51
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.08
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.16
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.08
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.86
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.89
- Onions (1 kg)USD $0.7
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $434.7
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $176.36
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $130.87
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $297.13
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $220.1
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $715.32
Leisure
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $5.11
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $263.3
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $3,655
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $52.55
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $21.46
Transportation
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $17.23
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $22,191
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $24,431
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $5.78
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $3.18
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.65
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.33
Utilities (Monthly)
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $48.01
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $58.99