Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 34% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 22% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 19 (22 zł) | 36 zł | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (20 zł) | 26 zł | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.47 (6 zł) | 4.04 zł | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.78 (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.24 (3.72 zł) | 14 zł | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 9 (11 zł) | 17 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.53 (5.20 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.49 (2.86 zł) | 3.18 zł | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 8 (9 zł) | 4.23 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 32 (37 zł) | 32 zł | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.02 (2.32 zł) | 3.09 zł | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 53% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,888 (2,168 zł) | 6,012 zł | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 898 (1,031 zł) | 3,772 zł | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 188 (216 zł) | 694 zł | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,260 (1,447 zł) | 2,925 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 662 (760 zł) | 2,237 zł | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 134 (153 zł) | 300 zł | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 56 (64 zł) | 46 zł | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 989 (1,135 zł) | 1,830 zł | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 375 (430 zł) | 399 zł | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 24 (28 zł) | 37 zł | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (20 zł) | 22 zł | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 38% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (159 zł) | 323 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 88 (101 zł) | 137 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 216 (248 zł) | 367 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 193 (222 zł) | 496 zł | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 41,006 (47,077 zł) | 93,824 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.56 (5.23 zł) | 7 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 68 (78 zł) | 122 zł | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 25 (29 zł) | 36 zł | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 26% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 7 (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 15 (17 zł) | 48 zł | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 64 (73 zł) | 151 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 24 (27 zł) | 10 zł | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 14 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.69 (5.38 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.15 (5.92 zł) | 9 zł | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 (25 zł) | 40 zł | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 7% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 39 (45 zł) | 81 zł | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 25 (28 zł) | 50 zł | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 97 (112 zł) | 215 zł | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 65 (75 zł) | 168 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 27 (31 zł) | 28 zł | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,969 (2,261 zł) | 2,013 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.61 (0.70 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 102 (117 zł) | 132 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 14 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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