Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 61% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (AU$5.76) | AU$17 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 (AU$5.39) | AU$11 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 4.85 (AU$1.70) | AU$4.99 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.46 (AU$1.56) | AU$1.27 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.32 (AU$1.86) | AU$4.99 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.85 (AU$1.00) | AU$4.99 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (AU$3.47) | AU$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.67 (AU$1.64) | AU$4.35 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.94 (AU$0.68) | AU$3.46 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.73 (AU$1.66) | AU$4.73 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 26 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (AU$2.57) | AU$3.13 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.65 (AU$0.58) | AU$1.79 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 71% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,572 (AU$551) | AU$2,461 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 976 (AU$342) | AU$1,879 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 113 (AU$40) | AU$140 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,522 (AU$533) | AU$1,843 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 810 (AU$284) | AU$1,301 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 105 (AU$37) | AU$92 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (AU$25) | AU$52 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,053 (AU$369) | AU$573 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 383 (AU$134) | AU$177 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 (AU$15) | AU$12 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 12 (AU$4.33) | AU$28 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 46% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 119 (AU$42) | AU$100 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 100 (AU$35) | AU$60 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 218 (AU$76) | AU$157 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 215 (AU$75) | AU$117 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 64% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 45,219 (AU$15,840) | AU$25,963 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.47 (AU$1.22) | AU$1.45 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 52 (AU$18) | AU$100 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 34 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 37% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 81 (AU$28) | AU$71 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 18 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (AU$4.17) | AU$4.60 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (AU$5.35) | AU$5.36 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.31 (AU$1.51) | AU$3.19 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 (AU$2.00) | AU$3.88 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 (AU$8) | AU$25 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 59% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 55 (AU$19) | AU$52 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (AU$11) | AU$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 97 (AU$34) | AU$162 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 108 (AU$38) | AU$108 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 20 (AU$7) | AU$14 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (AU$4.20) | AU$4.46 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (AU$3.39) | AU$7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,829 (AU$641) | AU$594 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.51 (AU$0.18) | AU$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 105 (AU$37) | AU$53 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (AU$5.65) | AU$27 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 483 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 63% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,000 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$2,979 (S/. 8,504) in Arequipa.
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