Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru · Population 1,008,290
▲ +8% vs Peru average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | S/17.96 ($4.79) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | S/71.82 ($19.15) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | S/5.39 ($1.44) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | S/407 ($109) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | S/65.84 ($17.56) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | S/174 ($46.28) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | S/50.27 ($13.41) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | S/50.27 ($13.41) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | S/13.17 ($3.51) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | S/762 ($203) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | S/530 ($141) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | S/1,590 ($424) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Arequipa is S/2,138 ($570) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of S/1,727 ($461) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly S/2,245 ($599) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (S/530 ($141)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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S/1,597 ($426) / moArequipa is one of the key cities in Peru. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is S/1,727 ($461), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around S/530 ($141) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to S/4,001 ($1,067) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately S/3,082 ($822) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Arequipa is S/2,138 ($570). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least S/2,245 ($599) per month.