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.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16.4°C | 16.7°C | 79% | 86% | 220 mm |
| Feb | 16.1°C | 16.7°C | 85% | 91% | 241 mm |
| Mar | 16.1°C | 16.7°C | 84% | 86% | 214 mm |
| Apr | 16.5°C | 16.1°C | 67% | 57% | 55 mm |
| May | 16.6°C | 14.3°C | 41% | 29% | 3 mm |
| Jun | 16°C | 12.7°C | 28% | 21% | 0 mm |
| Jul | 16°C | 12.5°C | 24% | 13% | 1 mm |
| Aug | 16.5°C | 13.2°C | 25% | 13% | 0 mm |
| Sep | 17.6°C | 14.9°C | 29% | 23% | 1 mm |
| Oct | 17.9°C | 15.8°C | 37% | 42% | 11 mm |
| Nov | 17.8°C | 16.4°C | 47% | 61% | 15 mm |
| Dec | 17.6°C | 17.1°C | 62% | 78% | 65 mm |
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