Arequipa, Peru

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Cost of living in Arequipa

Real monthly costs in Arequipa, Peru — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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Arequipa ranks 2nd of 3 priced cities in Peru on cost — $490 a month in essentials, 7% above Cusco, the cheapest. The average net salary of $655 covers that 1.3×. 98.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at country level. PM2.5 averages 8.8 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jun averages 16°C, Oct 18°C.

Essentials / mo$490rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women98.3ages 20–39, country level
Avg net salary$655monthly, after tax
Safety score57/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$239
Rent, 1-bed city centre$358
Groceries$93
Dining out$99
Utilities$47
Local transport$12
Essentials / mo$490
Avg net salary$655
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$423
Rent, 3-bed city centre$731

Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Arequipa, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$3.67
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$29.38
McMeal at McDonald's$5.88
Cappuccino, regular$2.50
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$2.35
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$5.88
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$0.83
Water, 0.33 L bottle$0.39

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$1.32
White bread, 500 g$1.40
White rice, 1 kg$1.51
Eggs, 12$2.34
Local cheese, 1 kg$6.37
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$4.55
Apples, 1 kg$1.76
Bananas, 1 kg$1.22
Tomatoes, 1 kg$1.03
Potatoes, 1 kg$0.66
Onions, 1 kg$0.71
Water, 1.5 L bottle$0.78

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$0.29
Monthly transit pass$0.00
Taxi start$2.06
Taxi, 1 km$2.06
Gasoline, 1 L$1.51
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$23.99
Internet, 60 Mbps+$23.50
Mobile plan, monthly$10.28

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$24.97
Cinema, one seat$7.34

Dating-age sex ratio

Arequipa has 98.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (country level). That is the 2nd-highest of 3 Peru cities we track. Peru's national figure is 98.3 — about even.

A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.

Climate & air

Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.

Air qualityPM2.5 8.8µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month18°COct
Coolest month16°CJun
Wettest month241 mmFeb
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan16.4°C16.7°C79%86%220 mm
Feb16.1°C16.7°C85%91%241 mm
Mar16.1°C16.7°C84%86%214 mm
Apr16.5°C16.1°C67%57%55 mm
May16.6°C14.3°C41%29%3 mm
Jun16°C12.7°C28%21%0 mm
Jul16°C12.5°C24%13%1 mm
Aug16.5°C13.2°C25%13%0 mm
Sep17.6°C14.9°C29%23%1 mm
Oct17.9°C15.8°C37%42%11 mm
Nov17.8°C16.4°C47%61%15 mm
Dec17.6°C17.1°C62%78%65 mm

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