Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 4% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 7% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Arequipa | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 19 (690 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (595 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (268 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.78 (211 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (317 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.36 (123 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (374 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.89 (179 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.25 (82 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 7 (258 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (1,269 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (300 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.45 (90 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 78% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 18% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Arequipa | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,035 (74,364 Dinar) | 96,885 Dinar | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,029 (37,608 Dinar) | 50,756 Dinar | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 157 (5,733 Dinar) | 5,504 Dinar | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,235 (45,118 Dinar) | 59,551 Dinar | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 757 (27,682 Dinar) | 31,876 Dinar | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 116 (4,236 Dinar) | 4,564 Dinar | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 64 (2,350 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 969 (35,418 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 370 (13,514 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (1,076 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (497 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | - 13% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 43% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Arequipa | Algiers | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 137 (4,992 Dinar) | 5,654 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 87 (3,162 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 239 (8,725 Dinar) | 16,279 Dinar | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 196 (7,152 Dinar) | 11,546 Dinar | - 38% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 18% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 48,588 (1,775,680 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.44 (162 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 274% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 66 (2,406 Dinar) | 1,358 Dinar | + 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 27 (972 Dinar) | 506 Dinar | + 92% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 14% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Arequipa | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 8 (281 Dinar) | 562 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 20 (718 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | + 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 61 (2,239 Dinar) | 1,894 Dinar | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 24 (863 Dinar) | 306 Dinar | + 182% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (430 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (637 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 124% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.11 (187 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.68 (208 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (904 Dinar) | 405 Dinar | + 123% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Arequipa | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (1,319 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (1,023 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 135 (4,919 Dinar) | 2,867 Dinar | + 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 68 (2,467 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (947 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (521 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | + 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (274 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,312 (84,482 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.64 (23 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 112% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 107 (3,893 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 12 (451 Dinar) | 347 Dinar | + 30% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 543 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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