Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Amsterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amsterdam or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Arequipa, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Amsterdam or Arequipa?
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The historical architecture, scenic bridges, and energetic cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
Arequipa
Sitting in the middle of the Misti, Chachani and PichuPichu volcanoes of Peru is the enchanting city of Arequipa. With 468 years of history, the city is full of Spanish colonial architecture. Known to locals as the "white city," the city center, Plaza de Armas, is quite the sight with buildings of sillar white stone made from the rocks of the surrounding volcanoes.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Amsterdam Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmsterdam €211Arequipa €54
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €211, while the average daily cost in Arequipa is €54. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amsterdam and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmsterdam €102Arequipa €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmsterdam €204Arequipa €44
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam or Arequipa? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amsterdam Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amsterdam €20Arequipa €5.69
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram€3.20
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Renting a Bike€15
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One Hour Canal Cruise€10
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Single Day Transit Pass€2.60
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport€3.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- 1 - 15 persons Minibus Amsterdam City transfer: $129
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Zaandam: $113
- 1-23 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Airport Amsterdam to Amsterdam: $147
- 1-23 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Airport Amsterdam to Den Haag: $294
- Airport Transfer: Schiphol Airport AMS to Amsterdam by Luxury Car: $122
- Airport or Port transfer Business Class (private car service): $182
- Airport or Port transfer First Class (private car service): $265
- Airport transfer [Schiphol airport - Hotel in Amsterdam]: $115
- Amsterdam & Schiphol Airport to Den Bosch Private Transfer: $154
- Amsterdam & Schiphol Airport to Eindhoven Private Transfer: $243
- Amsterdam & Schiphol Airport to Nijmegen Private Transfer: $237
- Amsterdam Airport (AMS) Transfer to Amsterdam/Rotterdam/Keukenhof: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€1.28
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Bus Ride€0.41
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Taxi Ride€0.90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arequipa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Arequipa:
- 2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno: $115
- 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with optional transfer to Puno: $135
- Arequipa Airport Departure Transfer: $22
- Arequipa Bus Station Departure Transfer: $37
- Colca Canyon + Transfer To Puno: $103
- Colca Canyon 2 days from Arequipa with final transfer to Puno: $85
- Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno: $65
- Colca Canyon full day tour with transfer to Puno: $80
- Koh Lanta any hotel to Krabi airport Private transfer: $79
- Private Transfer between Arequipa and Puno: $300
- Private Transfer from Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport to Hotel: $20
- Transfer Between Arequipa's Airport and Hotels: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Amsterdam change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmsterdam €80Arequipa €22
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea€6.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood: $11
- Food Tour Amsterdam | Taste The Best of Dutch Flavors: $14
- Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam with Set Lunch or Dinner: $37
- Amsterdam Guided Cruise with New York Pizza, Drinks and Ice Cream: $41
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café: $60
- 3-course dinner party at a secret pop-up restaurant: $71
- Amsterdam : Guided Cultural Food Tour: $82
- Amsterdam Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $88
- Top 10 Tastes of Guided Walking Food Tour: $91
- Amsterdam Famous Dinner Show at Supper Restaurant: $93
- Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner: $94
- Amsterdam Food Tour: Authentic Dutch Tastings, Canals & Culture: $99
Typical Food Prices in Arequipa
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Arequipa:
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Coke€0.38
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Lunch€2.69
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Ice Cream€1.03
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Fruit€0.77
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Ice Cream€0.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Arequipa
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Arequipa.
- Peruvian Cooking Experience in Arequipa: $35
- Cooking Class at La Plantation: $36
- Almuerzo Arequipa Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $47
- Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $47
- Peruvian Cooking Class in arequipa: $50
- Peruvian Cooking Class: $63
- Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour: $79
- Arequipa : Food Tour and History (3 Restaurants and Market): $80
- Arequipa Food Tour Experience: $115
- Food Tour Gastronomic Guided: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amsterdam €36Arequipa €17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum€6.00
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House€17
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amsterdam Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.52
- Amsterdam Introductory Walking Tour with a Local: $3.52
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $3.52
- The Anne Frank Tour | Amsterdam during WWII: $3.52
- Self-Guided Tours Amsterdam With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.52
- Alternative Tour Amsterdam | Drugs Story, Street Art & More: $3.52
- Two-hour walking tour of Amsterdam with storyteller: $3.53
- Self Guided Space Tourist Exploration of Amsterdam's Cosmic Side: $5.00
- Museumkwartier Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Amsterdam Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.29
- Amsterdam History Walking Tour: $5.88
- Amsterdam Free tour World War II and Anne Frank: $5.88
Typical Entertainment Prices in Arequipa
Here are a few typical costs in Arequipa for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Monastery Entry€2.57
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Salsa Class€2.57
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Movie Ticket€2.80
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Hot Springs€2.57
Tours and Activities in Arequipa
Here are a few actual costs in Arequipa for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour through the Historic Center of Arequipa: $10
- City tour Arequipa by foot: $10
- Route of the Sillar 4-Hour Tour: $10
- Arequipa Tasting Tour: $13
- Full Day Tour Sillar Route and Culebrillas Canyon Arequipa: $18
- Countryside Tour Arequipa: $18
- Rafting in Arequipa Chili River Half Day Tour: $18
- Chili River White Water Rafting Adventure with Pickup: $19
- Koh Rong Tour: A Snorkeling, Fishing, Sunset, Plankton: $20
- Arequipa Rafting adventure on the Chili river with pick-up: $20
- City Tour Arequipa: $20
- Sillar Route and Culebrillas Gorge Tour from Arequipa: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmsterdam €24Arequipa €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Red Light District Bar Crawl: $21
- Amsterdam Red Light Pub Crawl with Beer Hostess and 4 Shots: $28
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl With Optional Club Entrance: $88
- Halloween Bar Crawl in Central Amsterdam: $100
- Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Pub Tour including drink: $102
- Dutch Wine Tasting Experience: $140
- Zaanse Schans and Zaandijk: old windmills, chocolate & brewery: $229
Typical Alcohol Prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Arequipa are as follows:
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Beer€2.31
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and Arequipa, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amsterdam is in Europe and Arequipa is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Arequipa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Arequipa and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam than you might in Arequipa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amsterdam Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or Arequipa?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 13% larger than the population of Amsterdam. When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam and Arequipa, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.