Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Dubrovnik?
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 Dubrovnik or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dubrovnik 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: Dubrovnik or Arequipa?
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
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 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubrovnik €158Arequipa €54
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is €158, 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 Dubrovnik and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubrovnik €65Arequipa €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubrovnik €130Arequipa €44
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Dubrovnik 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: Dubrovnik Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubrovnik €22Arequipa €5.72
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town€1.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik: $67
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik Town to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $267
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $278
- Arrival Private Transfer Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik City by Business Car: $45
- Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $460
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $37
- Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $40
- Departure Transfer: Dubrovnik to Airport DBV by Sedan Car: $57
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Dubrovnik Airport to/from Dubrovnik Area - Private Transfer: $81
- Dubrovnik Cruise Port to Dubrovnik Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Dubrovnik Cruise Port to Dubrovnik hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
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:
- Private Transfer From Arequipa To Puno With a 2 Hour Stop: $256
- 2 Day Trek Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon: $179
- Koh lanta any hotel to Phuket airport Private transfer: $164
- 2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno: $115
- Colca Canyon + Transfer To Puno: $103
- Colca Canyon 2 days from Arequipa with final transfer to Puno: $85
- Colca Canyon full day tour with transfer to Puno: $80
- Koh Lanta any hotel to Krabi airport Private transfer: $78
- Full Day Tour to Colca including Transfer to Puno: $60
- Arequipa Airport Private Transfer: $38
- Private Transfer from Arequipa to Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón (AQP) Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Arequipa Airport to hotels: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Dubrovnik 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 dayDubrovnik €75Arequipa €22
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)€29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $99
- Dubrovnik Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $115
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $136
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour of 8 Authentic Croatian Tastings: $138
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $157
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $159
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€2.70
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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
- Peruvian Cooking Class in arequipa: $50
- Peruvian Cooking Class: $63
- Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour: $79
- Arequipa Food Tour Experience: $115
- Food Tour Gastronomic Guided: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubrovnik €15Arequipa €17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)€13
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)€53
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)€45
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- Self Guided Private Tour of Dubrovnik's Best Kept Secrets: $2.28
- Dubrovnik Medieval Adventure: Self-Guided City Quest: $4.93
- Game of Thrones Filming Locations Walking Tour in Dubrovnik: $5.00
- Selfguide® Secrets Tour Dubrovnik with Game of Thrones Spots: $5.22
- Self guided walking tour of Dubrovnik with audio guide: $5.80
- Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones self-guided tour with mobile app: $8.99
- Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket: $10
- Beyond the Walls: A Historical Dubrovnik Audio Tour: $12
- Hajduk Split Stadium Tour: An Unforgettable Experience: $16
- Dubrovnik 45 minute Panoramic Cruise: $17
- Dubrovnik 45-Minute Boat Tour Around Old Town Walls: $20
- Group Tour Evening Stroll Through The Old Town: $21
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€2.81
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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:
- 2 Day Tour to Colca Canyon: $43
- 2 Days Colca Living Experience Nature Culture and Tradition: $173
- 2 Days of Natural Experience in the Colca Canyon: $150
- 2 days 1 night Colca Canyon tour ending in Puno: $145
- 2-Day Hiking Tour to the Colca Canyon: $120
- 2-Day Tour to the Magical Colca Canyon: $68
- 3 Hour Congata Rover Biking Ride Tour in Arequipa: $45
- 3-hour guided tour in Arequipa: $65
- 8-Hours Tour in Arequipa Laguna de Salinas with Pick-up: $30
- Añashuayco Quarries and Sillar Route Tour from Arequipa: $25
- Afternoon : Arequipa Walking tour: $55
- Arequipa - Sillar - Salinas - Colca (3 days: Tours + Income): $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubrovnik €16Arequipa €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $41
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $45
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $70
- Private Scenic Sunset Tour & Premium Wine Tasting Above Dubrovnik: $75
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $80
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $93
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $93
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $102
- Konavle Valley Tour, Train Ride and Wine Tasting from Kolocep: $103
- Full Day Korcula and Peljesac Wine Tasting Tour in Dubrovnik: $114
- Half Day Gastro Tour with Wine Tasting in Cilipi: $157
- E-Bike Tour + Gourmet Snack + Wine Tasting (Small Group): $171
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€2.32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubrovnik and Arequipa, we can see that Dubrovnik is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Arequipa?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik 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.