Cost of living in Arequipa
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.98
PEN14.83
|
$2.65
-
$5.30
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.30
PEN19.78
|
$5.30
-
$7.69
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.66
PEN2.47
|
$0.53
-
$0.80
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.33
PEN1.24
|
$0.27
-
$1.33
|
Arequipa - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.52
PEN5.69
|
$0.53
-
$2.39
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.15
PEN8.03
|
$1.59
-
$3.18
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.94
PEN18.44
|
$3.01
-
$8.03
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.70
PEN6.33
|
$1.29
-
$2.12
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.68
PEN6.28
|
$1.32
-
$3.37
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.56
PEN2.09
|
$0.36
-
$0.72
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.40
PEN1.50
|
$0.24
-
$0.48
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.52
PEN1.95
|
$0.24
-
$0.84
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.32
PEN1.18
|
$0.24
-
$0.48
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.33
PEN1.23
|
$0.18
-
$0.48
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.23
PEN0.84
|
$0.18
-
$0.36
|
Arequipa - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.70
PEN21.28
|
$5.28
-
$6.55
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.83
PEN51.60
|
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,780.81
PEN73,808.81
|
$18,889.37
-
$20,672.25
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.50
PEN69.04
|
$11.93
-
$21.20
|
Arequipa - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$37.99
PEN141.74
|
$21.20
-
$53.01
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$256.19
PEN955.95
|
$159.02
-
$344.54
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$189.94
PEN708.72
|
$119.26
-
$291.53
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$29.72
PEN110.91
|
$20.27
-
$40.53
|
Arequipa - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$132.51
PEN494.46
|
??
-
??
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,590.17
PEN5,933.47
|
??
-
??
|
Arequipa - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.86
PEN6.92
|
$1.33
-
$4.77
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.32
PEN8.65
|
$1.59
-
$3.45
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.98
PEN14.83
|
$3.18
-
$4.51
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$46.38
PEN173.06
|
$39.75
-
$53.01
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.98
PEN14.83
|
$3.98
-
$4.24
|
Arequipa - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$26.50
PEN98.89
|
$21.20
-
$31.80
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$24.74
PEN92.30
|
$15.90
-
$39.75
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$66.26
PEN247.23
|
$66.26
-
$66.26
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$53.01
PEN197.78
|
$53.01
-
$53.01
|
Arequipa - Cost of clothing
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