Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 47% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 16 (€3.74) | €9 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 (€3.50) | €5.45 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 4.85 (€1.10) | €3.75 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.46 (€1.01) | €1.23 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 5.32 (€1.21) | €3.25 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.85 (€0.65) | €1.35 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (€2.25) | €4.12 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.67 (€1.06) | €1.36 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.94 (€0.44) | €0.68 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.73 (€1.08) | €1.14 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 26 (€5.92) | €8 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (€1.67) | €2.02 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.65 (€0.37) | €0.90 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 30% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,572 (€357) | €426 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 976 (€222) | €302 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 113 (€26) | €122 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,522 (€346) | €316 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 810 (€184) | €245 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 105 (€24) | €94 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 71 (€16) | €21 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,053 (€239) | €351 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 383 (€87) | €71 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 42 (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 12 (€2.81) | €5.67 | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 48% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 119 (€27) | €83 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 100 (€23) | €40 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 218 (€50) | €70 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 215 (€49) | €71 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 45,219 (€10,281) | €23,202 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.47 (€0.79) | €1.57 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 52 (€12) | €39 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 34 (€8) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 18% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 24 (€5.56) | €3.23 | + 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (€7) | €5.59 | + 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 81 (€18) | €32 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 18 (€4.15) | €3.88 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (€2.70) | €3.80 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (€3.48) | €3.50 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.31 (€0.98) | €1.53 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.72 (€1.30) | €1.83 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 (€5.12) | €11 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 43% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 55 (€13) | €22 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 32 (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 97 (€22) | €38 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 108 (€24) | €46 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 20 (€4.48) | €7 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (€2.73) | €3.40 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 10 (€2.20) | €3.22 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,829 (€416) | €792 | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.51 (€0.12) | €0.24 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 105 (€24) | €38 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (€3.67) | €4.08 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 45% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €716 (S/. 3,147) in Arequipa.
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