Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 87% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran)
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| Food | - 84% | |||
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| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 84% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arequipa | Mashhad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 19 (﷼ 218,010) | ﷼ 2,393,100 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (﷼ 198,617) | ﷼ 2,231,420 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (﷼ 77,856) | ﷼ 490,253 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.84 (﷼ 66,220) | ﷼ 196,737 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (﷼ 96,410) | ﷼ 615,352 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.86 (﷼ 43,815) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (﷼ 117,878) | ﷼ 766,050 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 5.07 (﷼ 57,566) | ﷼ 241,816 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.95 (﷼ 33,412) | ﷼ 247,873 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 8 (﷼ 87,304) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 44 (﷼ 496,358) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (﷼ 83,232) | ﷼ 342,176 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.28 (﷼ 25,858) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 91% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 91% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arequipa | Mashhad | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,828 (﷼ 20,732,279) | ﷼ 494,872,000 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 931 (﷼ 10,561,684) | ﷼ 149,513,000 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 131 (﷼ 1,483,476) | ﷼ 3,020,780 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,152 (﷼ 13,070,227) | ﷼ 18,651,400 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 745 (﷼ 8,453,973) | ﷼ 39,769,700 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 104 (﷼ 1,174,127) | ﷼ 6,383,950 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 66 (﷼ 747,667) | ﷼ 6,000,000 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,071 (﷼ 12,152,001) | ﷼ 41,200,700 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 340 (﷼ 3,853,486) | ﷼ 16,755,500 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 27 (﷼ 302,901) | ﷼ 502,200 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (﷼ 154,147) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 90% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 90% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Mashhad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 137 (﷼ 1,549,516) | ﷼ 7,618,570 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 87 (﷼ 981,290) | ﷼ 13,440,700 | - 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 239 (﷼ 2,708,148) | ﷼ 26,758,100 | - 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 196 (﷼ 2,219,917) | ﷼ 20,476,200 | - 89% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 60% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arequipa | Mashhad | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 53,456 (﷼ 606,353,431) | ﷼ 1,206,380,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.71 (﷼ 53,419) | ﷼ 99,093 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 78 (﷼ 882,590) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 28 (﷼ 312,599) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 66% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
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| Arequipa | Mashhad | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 8 (﷼ 87,162) | ﷼ 189,584 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 20 (﷼ 222,761) | ﷼ 1,002,110 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 61 (﷼ 694,982) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 24 (﷼ 267,891) | ﷼ 111,603 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (﷼ 133,578) | ﷼ 175,545 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (﷼ 216,846) | ﷼ 909,009 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.11 (﷼ 57,941) | ﷼ 75,409 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.53 (﷼ 62,716) | ﷼ 102,095 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (﷼ 280,652) | ﷼ 1,500,000 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 93% cheaper than in Mashhad (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arequipa | Mashhad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (﷼ 409,301) | ﷼ 49,248,500 | - 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (﷼ 317,575) | ﷼ 1,500,000 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 135 (﷼ 1,526,648) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 68 (﷼ 765,846) | ﷼ 37,359,700 | - 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (﷼ 293,992) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (﷼ 161,818) | ﷼ 1,854,380 | - 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (﷼ 85,199) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,312 (﷼ 26,221,897) | ﷼ 36,220,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.64 (﷼ 7,238) | ﷼ 7,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 107 (﷼ 1,208,372) | ﷼ 1,568,050 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 12 (﷼ 140,012) | ﷼ 131,347 | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 87% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2025.
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