Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 53% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 ($4.42) | $13 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 ($4.32) | $7 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 4.95 ($1.36) | $3.27 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.40 ($1.21) | $0.79 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 5.36 ($1.47) | $2.17 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.85 ($0.78) | $2.93 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 ($2.71) | $5.55 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.67 ($1.28) | $3.27 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.94 ($0.53) | $1.63 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.73 ($1.30) | $2.07 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 26 ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 ($2.05) | $1.70 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.74 ($0.48) | $1.91 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 64% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,661 ($455) | $1,253 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 968 ($265) | $936 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 120 ($33) | $166 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,495 ($409) | $989 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 810 ($222) | $769 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 105 ($29) | $96 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 74 ($20) | $48 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,053 ($288) | $299 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 383 ($105) | $96 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 ($12) | $12 | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 13 ($3.60) | $20 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 22% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 121 ($33) | $42 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 100 ($27) | $33 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 244 ($67) | $82 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 216 ($59) | $103 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 48% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 45,807 ($12,540) | $21,300 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.56 ($0.97) | $0.58 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 50 ($14) | $48 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 34 ($9) | $13 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 47% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 ($8) | $8 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 81 ($22) | $131 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 18 ($4.99) | $5.89 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 ($3.26) | $2.89 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 ($4.18) | $4.96 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.31 ($1.18) | $3.10 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 ($1.57) | $1.56 | + 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 ($6) | $17 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 34% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 55 ($15) | $44 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 ($9) | $21 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 97 ($27) | $124 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 108 ($29) | $53 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 20 ($5.40) | $10 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 ($3.28) | $4.89 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 ($2.65) | $4.21 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,829 ($501) | $432 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.51 ($0.14) | $0.11 | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 105 ($29) | $34 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 ($4.42) | $6 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 51% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,700 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $1,803 (S/. 6,585) in Arequipa.
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