Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 53% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 38% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 19 (€4.77) | €12 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (€4.39) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (€1.88) | €3.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.47 (€1.39) | €0.96 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.78 (€1.47) | €2.88 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.24 (€0.82) | €2.19 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 9 (€2.40) | €5.31 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.53 (€1.15) | €2.09 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.49 (€0.63) | €1.55 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 8 (€1.93) | €1.07 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 32 (€8) | €5.59 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.85) | €2.25 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.02 (€0.51) | €0.91 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 69% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,888 (€479) | €1,502 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 898 (€228) | €979 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 188 (€48) | €179 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,260 (€320) | €1,125 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 662 (€168) | €787 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 134 (€34) | €203 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 56 (€14) | €36 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 989 (€251) | €375 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 375 (€95) | €177 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 24 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (€4.40) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 42% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (€35) | €86 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 88 (€22) | €32 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 216 (€55) | €85 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 193 (€49) | €97 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 53% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 41,006 (€10,402) | €27,678 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.56 (€1.16) | €1.83 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 68 (€17) | €40 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 25 (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 54% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 7 (€1.87) | €5.02 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 15 (€3.75) | €8 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 64 (€16) | €79 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 24 (€5.99) | €3.53 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (€3.01) | €3.98 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 14 (€3.59) | €5.58 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.69 (€1.19) | €3.13 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.15 (€1.31) | €2.22 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 (€5.55) | €17 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 39% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 39 (€10) | €37 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 25 (€6) | €14 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 97 (€25) | €36 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 65 (€17) | €51 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 27 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (€3.32) | €3.57 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (€1.94) | €1.75 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,969 (€500) | €520 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (€0.15) | €0.22 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 102 (€26) | €34 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (€3.62) | €5.22 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
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These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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