Should you visit Cordoba or Arequipa?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cordoba or Arequipa, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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 $56, 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cordoba and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Cordoba can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $20, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $40.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $18. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Arequipa the cost is $36 on average.
Food
Food in Cordoba costs travelers about $26 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The average traveler spends about $10 per day in Arequipa for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cordoba $26
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
$0.12
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Sandwich
$0.04
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Ice Cream
$0.04
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
$2.71
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Ice Cream
$1.03
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Fruit
$0.78
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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.
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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
Local Transportation
To get around in Cordoba, the average visitor spends $14 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The cost of a taxi ride in Arequipa is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $4.67 per person, per day, on local transportation in Arequipa.
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
$1.29
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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:
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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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Full day tour including transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon:
$87
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One-Way Transfer between Arequipa Airport and City Centre:
$54
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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
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Arequipa private departure bus station transfer:
$22
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.
Entertainment
In Cordoba, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $13 per person, per day.
Entertainment and activities in Arequipa typically cost an average of $14 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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
$2.58
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Salsa Class
$2.58
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Movie Ticket
$2.82
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Hot Springs
$2.58
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
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Cordoba, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $9.86.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Arequipa may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $12 per day on alcoholic beverages.
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cordoba and Arequipa, we can see that Cordoba is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Cordoba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cordoba than you might in Arequipa.
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