Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Da Nang?
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 Da Nang or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Arequipa? 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: Da Nang or Arequipa?
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
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 Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Da Nang Prices
Vietnam PricesArequipa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55Arequipa $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Arequipa is $62. 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 Da Nang and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Arequipa $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Arequipa $50
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang 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: Da Nang Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $11Arequipa $6.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Afternoon private transfer from Danang city to the Golden Bridge: $44
- Asia Park - Sun World Da Nang Wonders Theme Park Ticket With Round Trip Transfer: $38
- Ba Na Hills Day/Night Ticket With Round-trip Private Transfer: $79
- Ba Na Hills and Surroundings Nature Park Pass & Shared Transfer: $58
- Best Tour/Transfer to Hue Imperial City from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $67
- Coconut Jungle - Vegetable & Pottery Village- PRIVATE TRANSFER: $56
- Coconut Jungle- Basket Boat Ride- Hoi An City - PRIVATE TRANSFER: $66
- DA NANG AIRPORT TO DA NANG HOTEL by Private Transfer: $8.97
- DA NANG AIRPORT to Da Nang Hotel by Private Transfer: $19
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Da Nang Airport Pick-Up to Hotel Private Transfer: $29
- Da Nang Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$1.48
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Bus Ride$0.47
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Taxi Ride$1.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arequipa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Arequipa:
- Private Transfer from Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport to Hotel: $20
- Arequipa Airport Departure Transfer: $22
- Transfer Between Arequipa's Airport and Hotels: $35
- Arequipa Bus Station Departure Transfer: $37
- Koh Lanta any hotel to Krabi airport Private transfer: $79
- Colca Canyon full day tour with transfer to Puno: $80
- Colca Canyon 2 days from Arequipa with final transfer to Puno: $85
- Colca Canyon + Transfer To Puno: $103
- 2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno: $115
- 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with optional transfer to Puno: $135
- Koh lanta any hotel to Phuket airport Private transfer: $167
- Private Transfer between Arequipa and Puno: $300
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Da Nang 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 dayDa Nang $27Arequipa $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Authentic Street Food Tour in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang: $1.89
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Da Nang Street Food Tour with Karaoke, Bar, Acoustic Optional: $5.00
- Da Nang Live Cooking Experience with Ocean Views: $10
- Da Nang Egg Coffee and Spring Roll Cooking Class: $15
- Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Da Nang Food Tour & Hidden Gems w/ Students By Scooter: $20
- Da Nang Han River Night Cruise Sightseeing And Dinner Option: $20
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $22
- Han River Night Cruise with Optional Dinner: $23
- Home Cooking Class: Market, Garden and cooking 4 dishes: $26
- Walking Food Tour of Da Nang: $27
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$0.44
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Lunch$3.11
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Ice Cream$1.18
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Fruit$0.89
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Ice Cream$1.04
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.Da Nang $13Arequipa $20
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and My Son Sanctuary Heritage Experience: $1.89
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge 2 Day Tour: $1.89
- Hue Imperial City and Royal Tombs Scenic Tour With Hai Van Pass: $1.89
- Hoi An Ancient Town Tour with Coconut Boat Ride, Lantern Release: $5.00
- Cu Lao Cham Snorkeling Adventure Island Escape With Sea Walking: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Full Day Customized Tour: $5.00
- Da Nang City Tasting Local Streeet Food Private Tour With Student: $5.00
- Cu Lao Cham Island, Coconut Basket Boat, Hoi An Ancient Town Tour: $5.00
- Da Nang Local Street Food Private Tour With Optional Evening Show: $5.00
- Hoi An Ancient Town Sightseeing Tour With Tasting Street Food: $5.00
- Hue City Sightseeing Private Tour With Hai Van Pass Train Ride: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Water Sport Games: $5.00
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$2.96
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Salsa Class$2.96
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Movie Ticket$3.23
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Hot Springs$2.96
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 dayDa Nang $8.94Arequipa $17
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$2.66
When comparing the travel costs between Da Nang 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. Even though Da Nang is in Asia and Arequipa is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Da Nang Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Arequipa?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang 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.