Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 60% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (C$5.72) | C$17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 (C$5.35) | C$12 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 4.85 (C$1.69) | C$7 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.46 (C$1.55) | C$2.43 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.32 (C$1.85) | C$3.97 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.85 (C$0.99) | C$2.82 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (C$3.45) | C$13 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.67 (C$1.62) | C$3.21 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.94 (C$0.68) | C$1.89 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.73 (C$1.65) | C$3.29 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 26 (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (C$2.55) | C$2.64 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.65 (C$0.57) | C$2.63 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 69% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,572 (C$547) | C$1,961 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 976 (C$339) | C$1,723 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 113 (C$39) | C$209 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,522 (C$529) | C$1,579 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 810 (C$282) | C$1,147 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 105 (C$37) | C$78 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (C$25) | C$64 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,053 (C$366) | C$464 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 383 (C$133) | C$152 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 (C$15) | C$13 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 12 (C$4.29) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 119 (C$41) | C$72 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 100 (C$35) | C$83 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 218 (C$76) | C$122 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 215 (C$75) | C$129 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 52% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 45,219 (C$15,729) | C$21,915 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.47 (C$1.21) | C$1.24 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 52 (C$18) | C$67 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 34 (C$12) | C$23 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 50% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (C$9) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (C$10) | C$21 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 81 (C$28) | C$103 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 18 (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (C$4.14) | C$5.11 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (C$5.32) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.31 (C$1.50) | C$5.33 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 (C$1.99) | C$2.48 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 (C$8) | C$25 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 47% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 55 (C$19) | C$52 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 97 (C$34) | C$124 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 108 (C$37) | C$87 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 20 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (C$4.17) | C$5.39 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (C$3.37) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,829 (C$636) | C$610 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.51 (C$0.18) | C$0.40 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 105 (C$37) | C$54 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (C$5.61) | C$12 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 502 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$2,505 (S/. 7,203) in Arequipa.
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