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Santo Tomás vs Arequipa

Peru vs Peru · 224 km apart

Santo Tomás

Peru

S/1,339 ($357)

single / month

Cheaper overall
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Arequipa

Peru

S/1,727 ($461)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSanto TomásArequipaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.78$4.79Santo Tomás
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$15.12$19.15Santo Tomás
Cappuccino$1.13$1.44Santo Tomás
Monthly groceries (single person)$85.68$109Santo Tomás
Monthly public transport pass$13.86$17.56Santo Tomás
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$36.54$46.28Santo Tomás
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$10.58$13.41Santo Tomás
Fitness club membership$10.58$13.41Santo Tomás
Cinema ticket$2.77$3.51Santo Tomás
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$151$203Santo Tomás
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$105$141Santo Tomás
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$316$424Santo Tomás
Total single-person budget$357$461Santo Tomás
Average net salary$450$570

Verdict

Santo Tomás is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Santo Tomás runs about $357 versus $461 in Arequipa — a difference of roughly 29%.

Salary-adjusted, Arequipa leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Santo Tomás  ·  Full cost of living in Arequipa

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santo Tomás cheaper than Arequipa?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $357 per month in Santo Tomás versus $461 in Arequipa — about 29% less.
How far is Santo Tomás from Arequipa?
The straight-line distance between Santo Tomás and Arequipa is approximately 224 km (139 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Santo Tomás or Arequipa?
The estimated average net salary is $450 in Santo Tomás and $570 in Arequipa. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $93 in Santo Tomás versus $109 in Arequipa per month.