- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Canada
- Arequipa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 11 (C$4.29) | C$15 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 14 (C$5.60) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (C$2.71) | C$5.69 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.13 (C$1.63) | C$2.17 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.53 (C$1.79) | C$4.84 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.39 (C$0.94) | C$2.90 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 9 (C$3.37) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (C$1.77) | C$4.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.45 (C$0.97) | C$3.31 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.76 (C$1.88) | C$3.07 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 28 (C$11) | C$16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 6 (C$2.45) | C$2.51 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.55 (C$0.61) | C$2.07 | - 70% | |
| 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/. 2,065 (C$814) | C$1,576 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,092 (C$430) | C$1,122 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 242 (C$95) | C$109 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,595 (C$629) | C$1,019 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 892 (C$352) | C$774 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 550 (C$217) | C$66 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 114 (C$45) | C$40 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,633 (C$644) | C$377 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 338 (C$133) | C$98 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 4.40 (C$1.73) | C$9 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 9 (C$3.69) | C$23 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 119 (C$47) | C$59 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 111 (C$44) | C$40 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 212 (C$83) | C$93 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 148 (C$58) | C$92 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 35,000 (C$13,798) | C$22,749 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 2.92 (C$1.15) | C$1.26 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 58 (C$23) | C$65 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 29 (C$12) | C$31 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 35 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 100 (C$39) | C$96 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 18 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (C$4.27) | C$3.72 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 16 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.55 (C$1.40) | C$3.09 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 3.42 (C$1.35) | C$2.46 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 18 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 38 (C$15) | C$46 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 27 (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 37 (C$14) | C$101 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 88 (C$35) | C$87 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 13 (C$5.06) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (C$4.73) | C$5.53 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (C$3.35) | C$5.67 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | S/. 1,260 (C$497) | C$549 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.49 (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 93 (C$36) | C$35 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 (C$3.23) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 314 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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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$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,483
(S/. 6,299)
in Arequipa.
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