- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Canada
- Arequipa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 10 (C$3.87) | C$14 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 14 (C$5.15) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.99 (C$2.27) | C$5.67 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.58 (C$1.36) | C$2.40 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.53 (C$1.72) | C$4.13 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.22 (C$0.84) | C$2.54 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (C$4.18) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (C$1.70) | C$3.55 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.34 (C$0.89) | C$3.02 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.65 (C$1.76) | C$2.26 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 30 (C$11) | C$15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 5.89 (C$2.23) | C$2.18 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.44 (C$0.54) | C$1.87 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,921 (C$728) | C$1,186 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,050 (C$398) | C$982 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 242 (C$92) | C$104 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,788 (C$678) | C$919 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 884 (C$335) | C$695 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 283 (C$107) | C$64 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 118 (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,541 (C$584) | C$393 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 297 (C$113) | C$111 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 8 (C$3.20) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 10 (C$3.74) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 123 (C$46) | C$61 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 104 (C$39) | C$41 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 222 (C$84) | C$95 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 172 (C$65) | C$87 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 35,000 (C$13,265) | C$23,851 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 2.93 (C$1.11) | C$1.19 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 58 (C$22) | C$47 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 31 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (C$8) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 20 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 83 (C$32) | C$85 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 24 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (C$4.46) | C$2.88 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (C$5.72) | C$3.82 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.58 (C$1.36) | C$3.16 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.43 (C$1.68) | C$2.53 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 17 (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 37 (C$14) | C$45 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 26 (C$10) | C$26 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 64 (C$24) | C$84 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 84 (C$32) | C$89 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 13 (C$4.87) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (C$4.59) | C$5.72 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (C$3.25) | C$5.43 | - 40% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | S/. 900 (C$341) | C$850 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.49 (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 95 (C$36) | C$34 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 (C$3.20) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 189 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,007
(S/. 5,297)
in Arequipa.
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