Which place is cheaper, Crete or Arequipa?
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 Arequipa or Crete?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Arequipa or Crete? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Arequipa or Crete?
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.
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, The Best Cultural Tours in Peru, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Arequipa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayArequipa $61Crete $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Arequipa is $61, while the average daily cost in Crete is $162. 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 Arequipa and Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personArequipa $25Crete $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomArequipa $50Crete $124
Compare Hotels in Arequipa and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Arequipa or Crete? 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: Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Arequipa $6.42Crete $53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$1.45
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Bus Ride$0.46
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Taxi Ride$1.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arequipa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Arequipa:
- 2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno: $138
- 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with optional transfer to Puno: $135
- 3 Day Trek Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon: $214
- Arequipa Airport Arrival Transfer: $13
- Arequipa Airport Departure Transfer: $19
- Arequipa Airport Private Transfer: $38
- 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: $78
- Private Transfer From Arequipa To Puno With a 2 Hour Stop: $253
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $33
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $33
- Airports/ports Transfers from /to Rethymno (one way): $160
- Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer: $151
- Balos Lagoon with Transfer from Rethymnon: $80
- Beginner's SSI Intro dive w/2 Dives & transfer: $160
- Chania & Reth: Balos with Guide and Transfer: $75
- Chania & Rethymno: Elafonisi Beach with Transfer and Guide: $59
- Chania & Rethymno:Limnoupolis Water Park with Lunch+Transfer: $46
- Chania Airport Transfer to or from Platanias Agia Marina and more: $86
- Chania Magic City Tour and Kournas Lake with Transfers and Snack: $78
- Crete : Samaria Easy way Gorge from Sfakia with Private Transfer: $238
Is it cheaper to fly into Arequipa or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete and Arequipa 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 dayArequipa $25Crete $65
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$0.43
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Lunch$3.04
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Ice Cream$1.16
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Fruit$0.87
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Ice Cream$1.01
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Arequipa
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Arequipa.
- Cooking Class at La Plantation: $36
- Peruvian Cooking Experience in Arequipa: $43
- Peruvian Cooking Class in arequipa: $50
- Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Peruvian Cooking Class: $63
- Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour: $70
- Arequipa Food Tour Experience: $115
- Food Tour Gastronomic Guided: $119
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $32
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $33
- Troy Dinner-Show: $40
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $71
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $74
- Cretan Culture & Local Life Tour: VILLAGES, COOKING & FOOD: $78
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $86
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- 12:00 Beer & Food Tour Chania Old Town - Crete - shore excursion: $92
- Maravel Garden Experience Herbal Tour with Yoga and Dinner: $97
- Chania: Morning Bites and Market Delights Food Tour: $103
- Chania: Evening Feasts A Journey through Cretan Flavors Food Tour: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Arequipa $19Crete $28
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$2.89
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Salsa Class$2.89
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Movie Ticket$3.15
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Hot Springs$2.89
Tours and Activities in Arequipa
Here are a few actual costs in Arequipa for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Pedestrian Tour of the Historic Center of Arequipa: $5.00
- Walking Tour through the Historic Center of Arequipa: $10
- City tour Arequipa by foot: $10
- Route of the Sillar 4-Hour Tour: $10
- Arequipa Sillar Stone Quarries and Culebrillas Canyon Tour: $13
- Arequipa Tasting Tour: $13
- Tour to La Ruta del Sillar and Culesbrillas in Arequipa: $15
- Chili River White Water Rafting Adventure with Pickup: $16
- Sillar Route and Culebrillas Canyon Full-Day Tour from Arequipa: $18
- Countryside Tour Arequipa: $18
- Koh Rong Tour: A Snorkeling, Fishing, Sunset, Plankton: $20
- City Tour Arequipa: $20
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Spiridi Olive Oil Farm Tour: $9.14
- The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour: $11
- Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide: $19
- Chersonissos: Mini-Train City Highlights Tour: $20
- Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet: $22
- Heraklion Market and CretAquarium Guided Tour: $22
- Chania: Minoan's World 9D Experience: $23
- Heraklion: Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour: $23
- Chania: Sunset Boat Cruise with Guide: $23
- Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour in Heraklion: $23
- Chania: Semi-Submarine Boat Underwater Experience: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayArequipa $17Crete $25
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$2.60
Sample the Local Flavors in Arequipa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Arequipa:
- Arequipa Pub Crawl - Bar & Nightclub Tour: $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Vatolakkos: Boutique Winery Tour & 5-Wine Tasting: $28
- From Chania:Elafonissi Beach Day Trip, Elos, Honey & Wine Tasting: $31
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania: $41
- Authentic Crete Farm & Wine Tasting Experience from Heraklion: $49
- Platanias: Guided Road Trip with Olive Oil and Wine Tastings: $80
- Chania Old Town, Wine Tasting and Olive Oil Tasting: $149
- Heraklion: Ebike - All in one - Food tasting & Wine tasting: $170
- Full Day - Ecobike - Discover old villages & Wine tasting: $180
- E-Bike Tour - Knossos Olive Oil Farm to Winery Wine Tasting: $180
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $183
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $189
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages: $206
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Arequipa and Crete, we can see that Crete is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Arequipa is in South America and Crete is in Europe, 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 Crete would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Crete 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 Arequipa Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Arequipa or Crete?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 40% larger than the population of Crete. When comparing the sizes of Arequipa and Crete, 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.
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