Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 14 (C$5.45) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 13 (C$5.20) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.71 (C$2.22) | C$5.84 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.94 (C$1.53) | C$1.98 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (C$2.74) | C$4.48 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.41 (C$0.94) | C$3.04 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 9 (C$3.43) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.72 (C$1.84) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.66 (C$1.04) | C$3.76 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.35 (C$2.08) | C$3.41 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 29 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (C$2.83) | C$2.48 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.93 (C$0.75) | C$1.93 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,591 (C$619) | C$2,136 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 913 (C$355) | C$1,241 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 153 (C$60) | C$133 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,342 (C$522) | C$1,120 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 945 (C$368) | C$806 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 337 (C$131) | C$66 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 64 (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,085 (C$422) | C$311 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 345 (C$134) | C$97 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 (C$16) | C$10 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 12 (C$4.56) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 111 (C$43) | C$60 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 78 (C$30) | C$39 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 234 (C$91) | C$98 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 189 (C$74) | C$117 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 36,793 (C$14,311) | C$22,935 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.02 (C$1.56) | C$1.42 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 63 (C$25) | C$67 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 32 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 23 (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 25 (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 85 (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (C$8) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (C$4.95) | C$3.85 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.53 (C$1.76) | C$3.11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.61 (C$2.18) | C$2.46 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 26 (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 59 (C$23) | C$52 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 105 (C$41) | C$117 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 102 (C$40) | C$96 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 21 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (C$4.44) | C$5.42 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (C$3.62) | C$7 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,709 (C$665) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.39 (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 92 (C$36) | C$35 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (C$5.75) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,296 (S/. 8,473) in Arequipa.
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