⚖️ City comparison
Arequipa vs Belo Horizonte
Arequipa (Peru) and Belo Horizonte (Brazil), compared on what matters when you move from the US: cost, weather, safety, internet, visas and tax.
The short version
- Arequipa is 29% cheaper: $822 vs $1,160 a month all-in for one person.
- Rent is lower in Arequipa: $361 vs $548 for a 1-bedroom in the centre.
- Arequipa has more pleasant weather: 12 pleasant months a year vs 10.
- Belo Horizonte is warmer: highs average 8°F more across the year (coldest-month high 75°F vs 68°F in Arequipa; hottest 84°F vs 75°F).
- Residents rate Arequipa safer: a safety index of 57 vs 41 out of 100 (Numbeo survey).
- Arequipa overlaps more of the US workday: 8 vs 6 hours of a 9-to-5 on US Eastern time.
- Peru has a nomad visa ($2,500/mo); Brazil has a nomad visa ($1,500/mo).
Side by side
| Measure | 🇵🇪 Arequipa | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Fit score (default weights) | 85 | 74 |
| 💰 All-in / month | $822 | $1,160 |
| 🏠 1BR rent, centre | $361 | $548 |
| 🛒 Living costs, no rent | $462 | $611 |
| ☀️ Pleasant months | 12 | 10 |
| 🌡️ Highs, coldest–hottest month | 68–75°F | 75–84°F |
| 🛡️ Safety | 57/100 (residents) | 41/100 (residents) |
| 📶 Internet, median download | 368 Mbps | 341 Mbps |
| 🌬️ Air, PM2.5 per year | 26.1 µg/m³ | n/a |
| 🗣️ English | Moderate (EF) | Low (EF) |
| 🏥 Healthcare access (WHO) | Moderate | Very high |
| 👩 Women's safety & rights | Moderate | Low |
| 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ equality | Moderate | Very high |
| ✈️ Flight to the US (est.) | ~6.5h to Miami | ~8h to Miami |
| 🕘 US work-hour overlap | 8 h | 6 h |
| 🗓️ Visa-free stay (US passport) | 183 days | 90 days |
| 🛂 Nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (law passed, rollout 2024-25 → still maturing) | Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) |
| 🧾 Tax if resident | 🟡 Moderate · Worldwide income, top 30% | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 27.5% |
Best months to be there
🇵🇪 Arequipa
11 best months
🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte
8 best months
Colour is each month's typical temperature; ticked months are the most comfortable. Full detail: Arequipa climate · Belo Horizonte climate.
Data last updated · Source: Numbeo cost data, measured climate history, Ookla, UNODC/Numbeo safety and curated visa research
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