At a glance
 PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Nomad score | 4.5 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,239 / mo | $1,956 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 26° / 11°C | 24° / 11°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 41 Good | 97 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 13.1°C | 22.6°C |
| Average low | 2.9°C | 10.8°C |
| Precipitation | 119 mm / mo | 26 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 319 h / mo | 331 h / mo |
| Humidity | 68% | 41% |
| Rain days | 17.1 / mo | 4.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 11.4 km/h | 15.5 km/h |
PE
Aguas Calientes · average high by month
J 13
F 13
M 12
A 13
M 12
J 12
J 13
A 13
S 14
O 14
N 14
D 14
PE
Arequipa · average high by month
J 21
F 21
M 20
A 23
M 23
J 23
J 23
A 23
S 24
O 24
N 23
D 23
Air quality
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 41 | 97 |
| PM2.5 | 11.5 µg/m³ | 31 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 17.7 µg/m³ | 73.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 68 µg/m³ | 18 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.3 | 3.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.2 | 5.9 |
| Startup Scene | 1.4 | 4.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Green Spaces | 8.2 | 4.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Weather | 6.1 | 7.7 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.1 | 7.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.7 | 6.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.9 | 7.6 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 3.7 | 7.7 |
| Cost of Living | 4.7 | 7.7 |
| Currency Stability | 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.6 | 7.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.7 | 7.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.6 | 7.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.0 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.0 | 5.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.3 | 6.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.5 | 5.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.4 | 8.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.4 | 4.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.1 | 7.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.6 | 5.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 4.0 | 6.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.5 | 5.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.3 | 5.7 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.8 | 3.7 |
| Internet Speed | 3.9 | 7.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 5.9 | 8.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 2.8 | 5.6 |
| Food Scene | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.9 | 5.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.6 | 4.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3.9 | 6.7 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.4 | 8.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.1 | 5.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Political Stability | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Visa Ease | 6.9 | 6.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.2 | 6.0 |
| Cleanliness | 4.9 | 5.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Family Friendly | 4.2 | 6.4 |
| Language Barrier | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 4.6 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 1.7 | 5.7 |
| Cycling | 1.5 | 3.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| Public Transit | 2.8 | 5.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.8 | 6.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.2 | 3.3 |
| Walkability | 8.3 | 6.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.0 | 4.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.3 | 3.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $52 per pair | $52 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $44 per dress | $39 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $102 per pair | $92 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $38 per month | $81 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $7.29 per ticket | $6.35 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.50 per cup | $2.74 per cup |
| Beer | $3.50 per pint | $2.89 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $8.75 per meal | $4.33 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $44 per meal | $35 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $7.21 per meal |
| Apples | $2.33 per kg | $1.88 per kg |
| Bread | $1.75 per loaf | $2.02 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.17 per bottle | $0.92 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.89 per liter | $1.38 per liter |
| Rice | $1.17 per kg | $1.30 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.29 per kg | $6.35 per kg |
| Beef | $15 per kg | $9.81 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $102 per month | $188 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $8.75 per month | $27 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $29 per visit | $35 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.83 per purchase | $7.21 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $131 per month | $245 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $525 per month | $418 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,312 per month | $1,096 per month |
| Coworking Space | $175 per month | $159 per month |
| Coliving Space | $583 per month | $606 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $29 per month | $25 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $8.75 per month | $43 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $7.29 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.37 per kg | $2.31 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $12 per month | $13 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $35 per month | $32 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.75 one-time | $5.77 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $29 per month | $38 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $13 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $2.92 per month | $35 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.92 per trip | $1.73 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.46 per km | $1.01 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $29 per month | $25 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.83 per trip | $4.04 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.04 per liter | $5.63 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $17 per month | $7.21 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $41 per month | $40 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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PE
Aguas Calientes
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PE
Arequipa
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|---|---|---|
| Visa & Legal Fees | $2.92 per month | $0.00 per month |