Should you visit Cordoba or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cordoba 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: Cordoba or Arequipa?
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Arequipa or Cordoba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cordoba is $31, while the average daily cost in Arequipa is $36. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cordoba and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cordoba 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:
Cordoba Hotel Prices
and
Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Cordoba Private Arrival Transfer:
$100
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Cordoba Private Departure Transfer:
$100
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Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer:
$275
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Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer:
$444
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Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver:
$100
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Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR):
$19
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Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$336
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Private Transfer: Cordoba to Córdoba Airport (ODB):
$622
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Private Transfer: Córdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba:
$622
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Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga:
$261
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Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station:
$75
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Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR:
$14
Typical Local Transportation prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride
$1.30
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Bus Ride
$0.42
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Taxi Ride
$0.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arequipa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Arequipa:
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3 day trek including transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon:
$128
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Colca Canyon Sightseeing Tour 2D1N and Transfer to Puno:
$125
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2 day trek including transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon:
$113
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Colca Canyon + Transfer To Puno:
$103
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From 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno:
$90
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Full day tour including transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon:
$87
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Direct Transfer Chivay - Puno:
$49
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Arrival bus station private transfer in Arequipa:
$43
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Departure Private Transfer Arequipa Arequipa City to Airport AQP by Minibus:
$40
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Private Transfer from Arequipa to Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón (AQP) Airport:
$40
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Departure Private Transfer from Arequipa City to Arequipa Airport AQP by Minivan:
$31
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Private Transfer from Arequipa Airport to City Center or Viceversa:
$29
Is it cheaper to fly into Cordoba or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Cordoba 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 day
Cordoba $14
Arequipa $10
Typical Food prices in Cordoba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
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Empanadas
$0.06
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Sandwich
$0.02
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Ice Cream
$0.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
For Cordoba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cordoba Spanish Cooking Class & Market Tour:
$118
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
$0.39
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Lunch
$2.74
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Ice Cream
$1.04
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Fruit
$0.78
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Ice Cream
$0.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Arequipa
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Arequipa.
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Skip the Line: Dinner and Typical Dances Show Ticket:
$23
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Peruvian Cooking Experience in Arequipa:
$28
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Peruvian cooking class + PiscoSour class + visit the local market *Whatsapp for more información:
$55
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Curious Monkey -Arequipa Streets, Walking Food Tour:
$55
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Curious Monkey- Arequipa Market and Streets, Walking Food Tour:
$56
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Peruvian Cooking Class in arequipa:
$64
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A 3-hour Guided Food Tour with 5 Iconic Restaurants of Arequipa:
$67
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Peruvian market tour, cooking class, and dinner in Arequipa:
$67
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3-hour guided food tour / 5 iconic restaurants of Arequipa:
$72
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Food tour in Arequipa:
$207
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
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Private Walking Tour of the Patios of San Basilio in Cordoba:
$12
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Cordoba Jewish Quartier Guided Tour:
$15
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Patios of Cordoba Festival Tour:
$15
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Guided Tour of Medina Azahara at Night:
$17
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Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour:
$19
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Guided Tour to the Popular Patios of Cordoba:
$19
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Patios tour in Cordoba:
$19
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Alcázar Reyes Cristianos Guided Tour with Tickets & Priority Access:
$19
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Olive Oil tasting breakfast & Tour:
$19
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Patios of Cordoba Walking Tour in Spanish:
$20
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Medina Azahara Tour from Cordoba:
$21
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Cordoba's Authentic Patios: 2-Hour Tour with Tickets:
$22
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
$2.61
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Salsa Class
$2.61
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Movie Ticket
$2.84
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Hot Springs
$2.61
Tours and Activities in Arequipa
Here are a few actual costs in Arequipa for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2 Day - Colca Canyon and Condor Tour from Arequipa, Peru - Group Service:
$221
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2 days 1 night Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa:
$78
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2-Day Colca Valley Tour:
$153
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2-Day Group Tour to Colca Canyon from Arequipa:
$210
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2-Day Group Tour to Colca Canyon from Arequipa to Puno:
$318
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2-Days Canyon Colca Small-Group Tour from Arequipa:
$100
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2days: Private Tour Trekking in the Colca Canyon:
$250
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3-day Colca Canyon Trek Adventure:
$1,160
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3days Private tour trekking into Colca Canyon:
$390
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4 days tour to Arequipa and Colca Canyon:
$469
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4-Day Tour: Arequipa and the Colca Canyon:
$617
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4-Days Tour to Cotahuasi Canyon in Arequipa:
$612
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
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Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba:
$25
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Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting:
$35
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Córdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting:
$107
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Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita:
$130
Typical Alcohol prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Arequipa are as follows:
When comparing the travel costs between Cordoba and Arequipa, we can see that Arequipa is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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