Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 292% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 228% | |||
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| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 228% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (S/. 81) | S/. 19 | + 326% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (S/. 39) | S/. 15 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (S/. 28) | S/. 7 | + 302% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (S/. 4.37) | S/. 5.02 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (S/. 34) | S/. 5.51 | + 521% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (S/. 18) | S/. 3.26 | + 440% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (S/. 24) | S/. 10 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (S/. 23) | S/. 4.64 | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.22 (S/. 12) | S/. 2.34 | + 419% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.62 (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (S/. 51) | S/. 30 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (S/. 11) | S/. 8 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.13 (S/. 12) | S/. 2.05 | + 477% | |
| Housing | + 591% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 591% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,346 (S/. 16,401) | S/. 2,013 | + 715% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,822 (S/. 10,650) | S/. 883 | + 1106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $375 (S/. 1,414) | S/. 123 | + 1054% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,667 (S/. 10,065) | S/. 1,284 | + 684% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,862 (S/. 7,026) | S/. 769 | + 814% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $164 (S/. 619) | S/. 83 | + 644% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (S/. 245) | S/. 68 | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $314 (S/. 1,184) | S/. 1,261 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (S/. 527) | S/. 413 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (S/. 55) | S/. 29 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $52 (S/. 195) | S/. 17 | + 1023% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (S/. 173) | S/. 154 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (S/. 162) | S/. 88 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (S/. 312) | S/. 217 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (S/. 391) | S/. 248 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 268% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 268% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,489 (S/. 103,737) | S/. 39,581 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (S/. 3.48) | S/. 4.34 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $113 (S/. 426) | S/. 70 | + 510% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (S/. 67) | S/. 27 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 300% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 300% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (S/. 53) | S/. 7 | + 617% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (S/. 105) | S/. 26 | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $202 (S/. 762) | S/. 64 | + 1091% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (S/. 24) | S/. 24 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (S/. 17) | S/. 11 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (S/. 24) | S/. 15 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (S/. 28) | S/. 4.45 | + 531% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.42 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.58 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (S/. 152) | S/. 21 | + 641% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (S/. 244) | S/. 41 | + 494% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (S/. 113) | S/. 27 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $126 (S/. 475) | S/. 97 | + 388% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (S/. 401) | S/. 84 | + 379% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (S/. 69) | S/. 28 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (S/. 18) | S/. 14 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.90 (S/. 22) | S/. 7 | + 225% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $775 (S/. 2,926) | S/. 1,969 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (S/. 0.64) | S/. 0.61 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (S/. 181) | S/. 120 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (S/. 31) | S/. 12 | + 157% | |
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TOTAL | + 292% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 803 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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