Cost of Living in Arequipa
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Arequipa, Peru.
Overall, the cost of living in Arequipa is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 17 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)21
Groceries index18
Dining out index17
Transport index13
Utilities index15
Median annual salary$8,613
Minimum wage$1.44/hr
Est. monthly childcare$268
Est. monthly healthcare premium$48
YoY inflation3.0%
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