Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is about the same as in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 5% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 21 (25 lei) | 32 lei | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 (18 lei) | 18 lei | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.02 (5.91 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.51 (6 lei) | 10 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.26 (3.84 lei) | 4.30 lei | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (11 lei) | 14 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.64 (5.47 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.34 (2.76 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (8 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 30 (36 lei) | 25 lei | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (9 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.70 (2.00 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 7% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,013 (2,372 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 883 (1,041 lei) | 1,523 lei | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 123 (144 lei) | 390 lei | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,284 (1,513 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 867 (1,022 lei) | 914 lei | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 83 (98 lei) | 253 lei | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 68 (80 lei) | 32 lei | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,261 (1,486 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 413 (487 lei) | 330 lei | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (34 lei) | 30 lei | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (20 lei) | 23 lei | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 18% cheaper than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 154 (181 lei) | 261 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 88 (104 lei) | 131 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 209 (246 lei) | 270 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 248 (292 lei) | 251 lei | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 12% cheaper than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 39,581 (46,643 lei) | 87,982 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.34 (5.11 lei) | 5.20 lei | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 70 (82 lei) | 74 lei | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 27 (31 lei) | 21 lei | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 5% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 7 (9 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 26 (31 lei) | 28 lei | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 64 (75 lei) | 84 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 24 (28 lei) | 20 lei | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (13 lei) | 13 lei | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (18 lei) | 15 lei | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.45 (5.24 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.58 (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 21 (24 lei) | 16 lei | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is about the same as in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 45 (53 lei) | 69 lei | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 27 (32 lei) | 43 lei | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 97 (115 lei) | 166 lei | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 84 (99 lei) | 135 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 28 (33 lei) | 21 lei | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 5.71 (7 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,969 (2,320 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (0.72 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 120 (141 lei) | 121 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 12 (14 lei) | 16 lei | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 272 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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