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Tacna vs Arequipa

Peru vs Peru · 229 km apart

Tacna

Peru

S/1,597 ($426)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Arequipa

Peru

S/1,727 ($461)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseTacnaArequipaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.45$4.79Tacna
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$17.81$19.15Tacna
Cappuccino$1.34$1.44Tacna
Monthly groceries (single person)$101$109Tacna
Monthly public transport pass$16.32$17.56Tacna
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$43.04$46.28Tacna
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$12.47$13.41Tacna
Fitness club membership$12.47$13.41Tacna
Cinema ticket$3.26$3.51Tacna
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$186$203Tacna
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$129$141Tacna
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$387$424Tacna
Total single-person budget$426$461Tacna
Average net salary$530$570

Verdict

Tacna is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Tacna runs about $426 versus $461 in Arequipa — a difference of roughly 8%.

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 Tacna  ·  Full cost of living in Arequipa

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tacna cheaper than Arequipa?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $426 per month in Tacna versus $461 in Arequipa — about 8% less.
How far is Tacna from Arequipa?
The straight-line distance between Tacna and Arequipa is approximately 229 km (143 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Tacna or Arequipa?
The estimated average net salary is $530 in Tacna and $570 in Arequipa. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $104 in Tacna versus $109 in Arequipa per month.