Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Florence?
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 Florence or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence 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: Florence or Arequipa?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Florence Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €180Arequipa €53
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €180, 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 Florence and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Arequipa €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Arequipa €44
Compare Hotels in Florence and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Florence 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Arequipa €5.60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 3 Cellars in Chianti with Visits, Wine Tastings, Lunch&Transfer: $206
- Airport Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Business Car: $191
- Airport Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Luxury Van: $218
- Airport Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Business Car: $191
- Airport Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Luxury Van: $218
- Arrival Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Business Car: $191
- Arrival Transfer: Airport FLR to Florence by Luxury Van: $218
- Departure Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Business Car: $191
- Departure Transfer: Florence to Airport FLR by Luxury Van: $218
- Direct transfer from Florence to Livorno with private driver: $212
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $149
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 Florence or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Florence 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 dayFlorence €62Arequipa €22
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Italian Cooking Class Fresh Pasta and Traditional Tiramisu: $22
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $29
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $34
- Pasta Cooking Class for Families & Wine and Soft Drinks: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $35
- The Italian Way: Pizza and Gelato Class with Unlimited Wine: $44
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours: $45
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $50
- Florence Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $53
- Florence Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights: $53
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.Florence €30Arequipa €17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best Tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $3.53
- Florence's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.53
- Experience Florence’s Art and Architecture on a Walking Tour: $3.54
- Explore Florence : Digital Audio Guide Tour: $4.72
- Florence, City centre, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
- Florence, Outer ring, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
- In the footsteps of the Medicis: Florence Renaissance Audio Tour: $5.50
- AudioZoom into A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Florence Walking Tour 3h10 and 25 audio commentary: $6.96
- Medici Secrets & Mysteries: Interactive Walking Tour Game: $7.06
- Florence Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $7.06
- Duomo 1-Hour Express Highlights Tour: $7.55
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 dayFlorence €18Arequipa €15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Tuscan Wine Tasting Experience: $18
- Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines: $24
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $29
- Florence Nightlife Pub Crawl 3 Bars and 1 Club with Games: $29
- Super Tuscan Wine Tour by Carus Vini: $29
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $35
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $41
- Wine Tasting with Cured Meats and Cheeses in Florence: $42
- Sip & Savor Italian Wine Tasting in the Heart of Florence: $46
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $46
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $47
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 Florence and Arequipa, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Arequipa?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Florence 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.