Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Faro?
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 Faro or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro 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: Faro or Arequipa?
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Faro Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFaro €160Arequipa €53
The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is €160, while the average daily cost in Arequipa is €53. 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 Faro and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFaro €75Arequipa €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFaro €150Arequipa €44
Compare Hotels in Faro and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Faro 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: Faro Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Faro €9.52Arequipa €5.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Albufeira Airport Transfers: $59
- Faro Airport Private Transfer - Albufeira (Arrival): $41
- Faro Airport Private Transfer to Albufeira: $56
- Faro Airport Private Transfer to Alvor and Lagos: $112
- Faro Airport Private Transfer to or from Vilamoura or Albufeira: $50
- Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos: $20
- Faro airport - Albufeira: Private Return Transfer: $113
- Faro airport private transfers (Minibuses 8 seats): $53
- Loutraveltransferes is your transfer service to the destination of your choice: $142
- Private Faro Airport Transfer to Vilamoura Hotel and Golf Resort: $57
- Private Transfer From Faro Airport to Albufeira (5 to 8 pax): $67
- Private Transfer from Almancil to Faro (FAO) Airport: $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€1.26
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Bus Ride€0.40
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Taxi Ride€0.88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arequipa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Arequipa:
- Private Transfer From Arequipa to Puno, English Speaking Driver: $283
- Colca Canyon 2-Day Tour with Lodge Stay and Transfer to Puno: $267
- Private Transfer From Arequipa To Puno With a 2 Hour Stop: $261
- 3 Day Trek Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon: $214
- 2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno: $110
- Colca Canyon + Transfer To Puno: $103
- Koh Lanta any hotel to Krabi airport Private transfer: $80
- Colca Canyon full day tour with transfer to Puno: $80
- Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno: $65
- 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: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Faro or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Faro 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 dayFaro €62Arequipa €22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hours Classic Food Tour in Faro: $105
- Faro Food Tour & Drinks and City highlights 10 Tastings: $117
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€0.38
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Lunch€2.65
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Ice Cream€1.01
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Fruit€0.76
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Ice Cream€0.88
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 Class in arequipa: $50
- Peruvian Cooking Class: $63
- Arequipa : Food Tour and History (3 Restaurants and Market): $69
- Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour: $79
- A 3-hour Guided Food Tour with 4 Iconic Restaurants of Arequipa: $79
- Arequipa Food Tour Experience: $115
- Food Tour Gastronomic Guided: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Faro €9.41Arequipa €17
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Parque da Mina Entrance Ticket: $15
- Faro Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $18
- Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop: $21
- Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro: $29
- Short Nature Tour in Ria Formosa Natural Park: $29
- 2 Hours Boat Tour Fishermen's Route in Ria Formosa: $29
- Four Senses - Immersive Experience: $33
- 1 or 2 Hour Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa: $33
- Tavira: Guided Table Olives Factory Tour & Tasting Experience: $34
- Sunset Tour | Ria Formosa - From Faro: $35
- Faro Ecological Walking Tour Ria Formosa with Biologist: $37
- Quarteira and Vilamoura Half Day Tour: $38
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€2.52
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Salsa Class€2.52
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Movie Ticket€2.75
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Hot Springs€2.52
Tours and Activities in Arequipa
Here are a few actual costs in Arequipa for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Day - Colca Canyon and Condor Tour from Arequipa, Peru - Group Service: $288
- 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 days and 1 night tour in the Colca Canyon: $205
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFaro €3.13Arequipa €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Tour & Wine tasting - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $24
- Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting: $29
- Faro Pub Crawl Night of Drinks Games VIP Club Entry: $45
- Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour: $88
- Portuguese Wine Tasting& Tapas in the heart of Faro: $116
- Jeep Tour - Tavira, Santa Luzia & Wine Tasting: $141
- Algarve Portugal Wine Tasting Activity with Pick Up: $188
- Algarve Private Wine Tour with Private Transportation: $224
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€2.27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Faro and Arequipa, we can see that Faro is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Faro 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 Faro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Faro 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 Faro Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Faro or Arequipa?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Faro. When comparing the sizes of Faro 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.