Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 118% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (S/. 83) | S/. 20 | + 320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (S/. 42) | S/. 17 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.10 (S/. 19) | S/. 8 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (S/. 3.57) | S/. 5.84 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.76 (S/. 14) | S/. 9 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.18 (S/. 12) | S/. 3.92 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (S/. 27) | S/. 11 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (S/. 12) | S/. 5.07 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (S/. 5.22) | S/. 2.95 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (S/. 11) | S/. 8 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (S/. 59) | S/. 44 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.86 (S/. 10) | S/. 9 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (S/. 6) | S/. 2.28 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 482% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 482% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,096 (S/. 11,331) | S/. 1,831 | + 519% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,009 (S/. 7,352) | S/. 930 | + 690% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (S/. 696) | S/. 170 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,273 (S/. 8,319) | S/. 1,109 | + 650% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,541 (S/. 5,640) | S/. 727 | + 676% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 (S/. 468) | S/. 104 | + 352% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $74 (S/. 271) | S/. 66 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $224 (S/. 821) | S/. 1,071 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (S/. 783) | S/. 340 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (S/. 44) | S/. 27 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (S/. 117) | S/. 14 | + 762% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (S/. 230) | S/. 137 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (S/. 224) | S/. 87 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (S/. 370) | S/. 239 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $148 (S/. 542) | S/. 230 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,191 (S/. 106,829) | S/. 53,456 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (S/. 2.76) | S/. 4.71 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (S/. 163) | S/. 80 | + 104% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (S/. 88) | S/. 28 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 202% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 202% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.24 (S/. 19) | S/. 8 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (S/. 116) | S/. 20 | + 493% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (S/. 535) | S/. 61 | + 774% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (S/. 25) | S/. 24 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (S/. 17) | S/. 12 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (S/. 20) | S/. 19 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (S/. 15) | S/. 5.11 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (S/. 5.54) | S/. 5.53 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (S/. 95) | S/. 25 | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (S/. 170) | S/. 35 | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (S/. 106) | S/. 28 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $270 (S/. 988) | S/. 135 | + 634% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (S/. 319) | S/. 68 | + 372% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (S/. 51) | S/. 26 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (S/. 22) | S/. 14 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (S/. 26) | S/. 8 | + 252% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $588 (S/. 2,151) | S/. 2,312 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (S/. 0.82) | S/. 0.64 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (S/. 194) | S/. 107 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (S/. 35) | S/. 12 | + 182% | |
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TOTAL | + 182% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 294 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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