Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or London?
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 London or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between London and Arequipa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: London or Arequipa?
London
The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.
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 Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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London Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLondon £217Arequipa £46
The average daily cost (per person) in London is £217, while the average daily cost in Arequipa is £46. 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 London and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLondon £125Arequipa £19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLondon £250Arequipa £38
Compare Hotels in London and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in London 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: London Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.London £26Arequipa £4.85
Typical Local Transportation Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:
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Taxi Ride£15
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Heathrow Express£18
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Luggage Storage£8.00
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London Map£1.29
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Oyster Card£36
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Train to Gatwick Airport (2)£22
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Oyster Card£27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in London
Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- “Get In Transfer” Heathrow Airport to London Private Transfer: $150
- 8 Seater Transfer: Heathrow Airport to/from Central London: $229
- Affordable All London Airports Round-trip: Private Transfer to South-West London: $293
- Affordable All London Airports Round-trip: Private Transfers to London Hotels: $180
- Airport - hotel - airport transfers for Heathrow groups.: $532
- Airport Transfer: Heathrow Airport LHR to London by Luxury Car: $160
- Arrival St Pancras Train Station to London Private Transfer Service: $62
- Arrival Transfer: Gatwick Airport LGW to London by Luxury Van: $227
- Arrival Transfer: London Train Stations to London Hotels: $97
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Luton Airport: $28
- Cambridge: LHR to Cambridge Executive SUV Transfer: $525
- Central London to Heathrow Airport - Private Transfer: $160
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride£1.09
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Bus Ride£0.35
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Taxi Ride£0.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arequipa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Arequipa:
- Colca Canyon 2-Day Tour with Lodge Stay and Transfer to Puno: $267
- Private Transfer From Arequipa To Puno With a 2 Hour Stop: $252
- 3 Day Trek Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon: $214
- 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with optional transfer to Puno: $135
- 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
- Arequipa Airport Private Transfer: $38
- Private Transfer from Arequipa Airport to hotels: $30
- Private Transfer from Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport to Hotel: $20
- Arequipa Airport Departure Transfer: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into London or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and London 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 dayLondon £59Arequipa £19
Typical Food Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:
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Lunch at Starbucks£13
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Tea£6.00
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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason£39
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Morning Tea£6.35
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Pastry£5.00
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Sushi Dinner for One£18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London
For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- London Food Tour of Soho & Covent Garden: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $42
- London Sweet Treats Food Tour: Choose Your Own Sweet Treats & Tea: $48
- London Thames Dining Cruise: Lunch, Afternoon Tea or Dinner: $49
- Italian Pizza Dinner & Comedy Show Experience, Covent Garden: $71
- London Festive Thames Cruise with Festive Afternoon Tea or Dinner: $75
- London Borough Market Sweet Treats, Donuts, & Tea Food Tour: $89
- London Sweet Treats Food Tour: Covent Garden & West End: $89
- London Borough Market Holiday Food Tour: Sweet Treats & Tea Tour: $89
- Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in North London Home: $93
- London Soho & Covent Garden Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $93
- London River Thames Dinner Cruise with 3-Course Meal: $94
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£0.33
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Lunch£2.30
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Ice Cream£0.87
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Fruit£0.66
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Ice Cream£0.77
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 Experience in Arequipa: $43
- Peruvian Cooking Class in arequipa: $50
- Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Peruvian Cooking Class: $63
- Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour: $70
- Arequipa Food Tour Experience: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.London £33Arequipa £15
Typical Entertainment Prices in London
For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Two Tickets to a Concert£83
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London Symphony Orchestra£34
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London Pass£47
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Comedy Show£8.00
Tours and Activities in London
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.
- The Tower of London to St Paul's: A City of London Walking Tour: $1.70
- London Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.41
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in London: $4.56
- Bohemian Bloomsbury: Literary London Walking Audio Tour: $5.00
- Ghosts of Theatreland: Haunted West End Walking Audio Tour London: $5.00
- London’s Most Luxurious Neighbourhood: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Mayfair: $5.00
- London Mob Revenge in Westminster: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.13
- The tour in Notting Hill Film Color and Culture in Notting Hill: $5.43
- Brutalism in Barbican: An Architectural Audio Tour: $5.59
- London’s West End at War: Self-Guided WWII Puzzle Adventure: $5.81
- Self-Guided Audio Tour Medieval Legends, ghosts and fire: $6.72
- Pompous Britain Interactive and Alternative London Walking Tour: $6.79
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£2.19
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Salsa Class£2.19
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Movie Ticket£2.38
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Hot Springs£2.19
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 Climbing Volcano Chachani Tour, Conquer Your First 6,070m: $200
- 2 Days of Natural Experience in the Colca Canyon: $150
- 2 days 1 night Colca Canyon tour ending in Puno: $145
- 2-Day Group Tour to Colca Canyon from Arequipa: $230
- 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: $50
- 8-Hours Tour in Arequipa Laguna de Salinas with Pick-up: $30
- Afternoon : Arequipa Walking tour: $55
- All inclusive Full day tour Colca Canyon: all Meals & Entrances: $94
- Arequipa 2 day tour to Colca Canyon and Cruz del Cóndor: $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLondon £15Arequipa £13
Sample the Local Flavors in London
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:
- An Epic Bar Crawl in London United Kingdom: $15
- Historic Pub Walking Tour of London: $19
- The Jack the Ripper Pub Tour - Taverns and Dark Tales: $27
- The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl: $34
- London Pub Crawl: $34
- City of London Historic Pub Tour: $41
- Potter Pub Tour for Muggles: London: $44
- Beer Babe Bar Crawl in London: $52
- London Sightseeing Gusbourne Sparkling Wine Tasting & Cheese: $67
- London Historical Pub Tour with Pilgrims and Pirates: $80
- London Historical Pub Tour with Pilgrims and Pirates: $82
- Amy Winehouse Camden Pub Tour with beer: $95
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£1.97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between London and Arequipa, we can see that London is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since London 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 London would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in London 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 London Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, London or Arequipa?
London has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Arequipa. When comparing the sizes of London 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.