Cost of living in Arequipa, Peru vs Quebec City, Canada
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 58% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 19 (C$6) | C$16 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 15 (C$5.36) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 5.20 (C$1.80) | C$7 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.55 (C$1.58) | C$2.13 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 5.62 (C$1.95) | C$4.08 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 2.85 (C$0.99) | C$5.00 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (C$3.53) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.84 (C$1.68) | C$4.27 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 1.95 (C$0.68) | C$2.06 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 4.74 (C$1.64) | C$3.32 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 24 (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (C$2.59) | C$2.56 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.60 (C$0.55) | C$2.15 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 53% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,495 (C$518) | C$1,372 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 990 (C$343) | C$907 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 99 (C$34) | C$115 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,400 (C$485) | C$715 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 791 (C$274) | C$624 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 96 (C$33) | C$62 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (C$24) | C$43 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,053 (C$365) | C$463 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 421 (C$146) | C$124 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 38 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 36% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 139 (C$48) | C$79 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 98 (C$34) | C$53 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 227 (C$79) | C$111 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 223 (C$77) | C$132 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 61% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 39,001 (C$13,508) | C$21,367 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.37 (C$1.17) | C$1.12 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 48 (C$17) | C$88 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 35 (C$12) | C$19 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 44% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (C$8) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (C$11) | C$30 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 85 (C$29) | C$126 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (C$5.91) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 11 (C$3.97) | C$3.54 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 15 (C$5.08) | C$3.73 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.51 (C$1.56) | C$2.32 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.15 (C$1.78) | C$2.56 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 22 (C$8) | C$21 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 39% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 54 (C$19) | C$49 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 29 (C$10) | C$24 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 97 (C$34) | C$123 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 103 (C$36) | C$88 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 20 (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 12 (C$4.27) | C$4.41 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 7 (C$2.41) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,020 (C$700) | C$580 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.55 (C$0.19) | C$0.28 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 121 (C$42) | C$46 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 15 (C$5.17) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 630 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 53% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,300 in Quebec City you would need to make just about C$2,017 (S/. 5,825) in Arequipa.
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