🇵🇪 South America
Arequipa, Peru
South America ≈ Partly estimated See Peru country profile →
Affordable colonial city, 2,300m altitude. Thin pull (20 contributors); ms/mf carried from prior data
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Arequipa climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 50,229 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 375 Mbps | 318 Mbps | 8 ms | 42,197 |
| Mobile | 53.2 Mbps | 20.5 Mbps | 21 ms | 8,032 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 3.407 PEN, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $457 | PEN 1,558 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $815 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,688 | PEN 5,751 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $655 | PEN 2,231 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $358 | PEN 1,218 |
| 1BR outside center | $238 | PEN 812 |
| 3BR city center | $730 | PEN 2,488 |
| 3BR outside center | $423 | PEN 1,440 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $185 | PEN 629 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $92 | PEN 314 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $3.82 | PEN 13.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $29.36 | PEN 100 |
| Fast food combo | $5.87 | PEN 20.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $3.37 | PEN 11.49 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $3.31 | PEN 11.27 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $24 | PEN 81.67 |
| Phone plan / mo | $11 | PEN 38.25 |
| Internet / mo | $23 | PEN 80.00 |
| Gym membership / mo | $25 | PEN 85.00 |
| Cinema ticket | $7.34 | PEN 25.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $76 | PEN 258 |
| International school / yr | $6,752 | PEN 23,000 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $18,867 | PEN 64,271 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Peru
Country-level research that applies to living in Arequipa — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90-183 days visa-free (officer sets it → ask for 183) |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (law passed, rollout 2024-25 → still maturing) — income requirement ~$2,500/mo commonly cited (DL 1582 framework) → consulates still rolling out uniform procedures, confirm with your post — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Rentista → PR at 3 yrs; nomad visa's PR status unclear |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 30% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 4/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Peru profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo