- Cost of Living
- Peru
- Canada
- Arequipa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 10 (C$3.81) | C$14 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | S/. 13 (C$4.97) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.57 (C$2.15) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 3.58 (C$1.38) | C$2.38 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 4.17 (C$1.61) | C$4.08 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.26 (C$0.87) | C$2.62 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 11 (C$4.25) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.45 (C$1.72) | C$3.73 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.50 (C$0.97) | C$2.90 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.68 (C$1.80) | C$2.89 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 30 (C$12) | C$16 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | S/. 5.87 (C$2.26) | C$2.31 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.36 (C$0.53) | C$1.76 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,648 (C$636) | C$1,186 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | S/. 1,104 (C$426) | C$982 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 242 (C$93) | C$117 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | S/. 1,788 (C$690) | C$919 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | S/. 884 (C$341) | C$695 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | S/. 229 (C$89) | C$64 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | S/. 118 (C$45) | C$39 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | S/. 1,541 (C$595) | C$392 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 297 (C$115) | C$111 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 8 (C$3.26) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 10 (C$3.81) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | S/. 123 (C$47) | C$61 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | S/. 104 (C$40) | C$41 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 222 (C$86) | C$95 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 172 (C$66) | C$87 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 39,420 (C$15,216) | C$22,684 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.10 (C$1.58) | C$1.19 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 64 (C$25) | C$47 | - 48% | |
| 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$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 20 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 83 (C$32) | C$85 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | S/. 24 (C$9) | C$7 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (C$4.55) | C$3.90 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (C$5.83) | C$3.90 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 3.58 (C$1.38) | C$3.21 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.43 (C$1.71) | C$2.46 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 17 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 47 (C$18) | C$43 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 26 (C$10) | C$27 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 64 (C$25) | C$84 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 84 (C$32) | C$93 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 13 (C$4.96) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (C$4.68) | C$5.44 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (C$3.31) | C$5.57 | - 41% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | S/. 541 (C$209) | C$141 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.48 (C$0.19) | C$2.00 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 95 (C$37) | C$34 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 (C$3.26) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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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$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,864
(S/. 4,830)
in Arequipa.
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