Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (£3.18) | £12 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (£3.10) | £5.43 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 4.95 (£0.98) | £3.30 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.40 (£0.87) | £0.93 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 5.36 (£1.06) | £2.39 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.85 (£0.56) | £1.96 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (£1.95) | £3.47 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.67 (£0.92) | £1.71 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.94 (£0.38) | £1.30 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.73 (£0.93) | £2.12 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 26 (£5.12) | £7 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (£1.47) | £1.64 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.74 (£0.34) | £1.11 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,661 (£327) | £1,100 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 968 (£191) | £868 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 120 (£24) | £170 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,495 (£294) | £659 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 810 (£159) | £621 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 105 (£21) | £126 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 (£15) | £21 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,053 (£207) | £386 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 383 (£75) | £107 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 (£8) | £6 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 (£2.59) | £12 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 121 (£24) | £62 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 100 (£20) | £30 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 244 (£48) | £66 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 216 (£42) | £69 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 71% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 45,807 (£9,019) | £18,131 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.56 (£0.70) | £1.24 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 50 (£10) | £65 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 34 (£7) | £15 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (£4.81) | £2.95 | + 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (£5.86) | £4.55 | + 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 81 (£16) | £62 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 18 (£3.59) | £2.75 | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (£2.34) | £1.30 | + 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (£3.01) | £3.71 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.31 (£0.85) | £1.73 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 (£1.13) | £1.64 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 (£4.43) | £13 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 55 (£11) | £33 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (£6) | £18 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 97 (£19) | £66 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 108 (£21) | £58 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 20 (£3.88) | £8 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (£2.36) | £2.90 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (£1.91) | £3.86 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,829 (£360) | £389 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.51 (£0.10) | £0.10 | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 105 (£21) | £36 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (£3.18) | £9 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,218 (S/. 6,189) in Arequipa.
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