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About Arequipa

Arequipa, Peru 🇵🇪 is a great base for digital nomads looking for a mix of city life and mountain views 🏔️. It has a lower cost of living than Lima, a growing café culture ☕, and reliable coworking spots in the center. The historic vibe is inspiring, and weekends offer easy access to outdoor adventures. Good for nomads who want culture, affordability, and a slower pace.

Through the year

Best in September (71) · now 71
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 65 mm Feb: 132 mm Mar: 81 mm Apr: 6 mm May: 1 mm Jun: 0 mm Jul: 0 mm Aug: 0 mm Sep: 2 mm Oct: 2 mm Nov: 5 mm Dec: 19 mm Jan: 21°C / 11°C Feb: 21°C / 12°C Mar: 20°C / 11°C Apr: 23°C / 11°C May: 23°C / 10°C Jun: 23°C / 9°C Jul: 23°C / 9°C Aug: 23°C / 9°C Sep: 24°C / 11°C Oct: 24°C / 12°C Nov: 23°C / 12°C Dec: 23°C / 12°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.7
Internet Speed 7.3
Safety 7.5
Weather 7.7
Accommodation Cost 7.7
Nomad Friendly 7.2
Female Friendly 6.9
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Arequipa
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $418.37 per month
Coworking Space $158.69 per month
Coffee $2.74 per cup
Beer $2.89 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.33 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $24.53 per month
Mobile Plan $12.98 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $31.74 per month

Other cities in Peru

Other cities in Peru
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lima $2,277 6.5 Compare
2 Cusco $1,887 6.3 Compare
3 Urubamba $1,145 5.8 Compare
4 Pisac $1,673 5.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Tacna PE Peru $1,639 5.5 Compare
2 Chivay PE Peru $840 5.0 Compare
3 Juliaca PE Peru $1,353 4.7 Compare
4 Puno PE Peru $1,541 5.2 Compare

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