Should you visit Fortaleza or Arequipa?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Fortaleza and Arequipa can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Fortaleza
A major city on Brazil's northeastern coast and the capital city of Ceara state, Fortaleza is best characterized by its city landscape lined with beaches and palm trees. It also features some great seafood as well as long-standing folk traditions in culture and dance.
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 Fortaleza?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Fortaleza is $54, while the average daily cost in Arequipa is $34. 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 Fortaleza and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $46 for a double occupancy room in Fortaleza If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $17. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Arequipa the cost is $34 on average.
Food
The price of a meal in Fortaleza can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $19 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $7.60 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
The average traveler spends about $9.71 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
Fortaleza $19
Arequipa $9.71
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
$0.37
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Lunch
$2.56
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Ice Cream
$0.97
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Fruit
$0.73
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Ice Cream
$0.85
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
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Fortaleza than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $16 on transportation in Fortaleza on average per day.
The cost of a taxi ride in Arequipa is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $4.40 per person, per day, on local transportation in Arequipa.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fortaleza
Also for Fortaleza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Arrival Private Transfer from Fortaleza Airport FOR to Fortaleza by Minivan:
$51
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Arrival Private Transfer from Fortaleza Airport FOR to Fortaleza by Sedan Car:
$41
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Arrival Private Transfer from Fortaleza Airport FOR to Jericoacoara by Minivan:
$336
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Arrival Private Transfer from Fortaleza Airport FOR to Jericoacoara by Sedan Car:
$253
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Beach Park Transfer from Fortaleza:
$20
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Cumbuco Private Transfer From Fortaleza:
$36
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Departure Private Transfer: Fortaleza City to Fortaleza Airport FOR by Minivan:
$51
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Departure Private Transfer: Fortaleza City to Fortaleza Airport FOR by Sedan Car:
$41
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Fortaleza Airport Private Transfer:
$28
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Fortaleza Airport Shared Transfer:
$19
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Fortaleza Round-Trip Airport Transfers:
$97
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Fortaleza Roundtrip Airport Transfers:
$38
Typical Local Transportation prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride
$1.22
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Bus Ride
$0.39
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Taxi Ride
$0.85
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 Fortaleza or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Fortaleza 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
Sightseeing expenses in Fortaleza, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $12 per day, per person.
Entertainment and activities in Arequipa typically cost an average of $13 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 Fortaleza
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fortaleza.
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Cumbuco Beach with City Tour from Fortaleza:
$14
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Tour to Cumbuco Beach:
$17
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Fortaleza City Tour:
$18
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2-Hour Morning City Tour:
$21
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Fortaleza & Cumbuco Beach Full Day Tour:
$21
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Tour to Morro Branco & Fontes Beach:
$21
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Tour to Lagoinha Beach:
$22
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Tour to Aguas Belas Beach:
$24
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Tour to Canoa Quebrada Beach:
$29
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Fortaleza Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$31
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From Full-Day City and Beach Park Tour:
$35
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Beach Park Full-Day Trip Including Brief Tour of Fortaleza:
$35
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
$2.44
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Salsa Class
$2.44
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Movie Ticket
$2.66
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Hot Springs
$2.44
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 Fortaleza, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $7.78.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Arequipa may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $11 per day on alcoholic beverages.
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 Fortaleza and Arequipa, we can see that Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fortaleza than you might in Arequipa.
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