Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Marseille?
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 Marseille or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marseille 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: Marseille or Arequipa?
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
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 Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to France, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarseille €179Arequipa €54
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is €179, 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 Marseille and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille €71Arequipa €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille €142Arequipa €44
Compare Hotels in Marseille and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Marseille 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: Marseille Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marseille €28Arequipa €5.72
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass€3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer Marseille to Isle sur la Sorgue: $254
- Arrival Transfer: MRS Airport to Marseille by Business Car: $122
- Comfortable Private Transfer Marseille Airport Arles: $232
- Cruise Port ↔ Marseille Provence Airport Transfer: $111
- DE Marseille - Avignon airport transfer service: $239
- Departure Transfer: Marseille to MRS Airport in Business Car: $122
- Departure Transfer: Marseille to MRS Airport in Luxury Van: $126
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Arles city - Arrival Private Transfer: $159
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Avignon - Arrival Private Transfer: $175
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille Port - Round-Trip Transfer: $180
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $138
- Marseille Airport (MRS): Transfer to Marseille Cruise Port: $223
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:
- transfer Airport - Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Arequipa to Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón (AQP) Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport to Hotel: $20
- Private Transfer between Arequipa and Puno: $300
- Koh Lanta any hotel to Krabi airport Private transfer: $78
- Full Day Tour to Colca including Transfer to Puno: $60
- Colca Canyon full day tour with transfer to Puno: $80
- Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno: $65
- Colca Canyon 2 days from Arequipa with final transfer to Puno: $85
- Colca Canyon + Transfer To Puno: $103
- Arequipa Bus Station Arrival Transfer: $37
- Arequipa Airport Private Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Marseille or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Marseille 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 dayMarseille €73Arequipa €22
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $37
- Food Tour Marseille Local specialities only With a local: $74
- Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better: $86
- Marseille Old Town Food Tour: $98
- Marseille Guided Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Tastings: $110
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $110
- Aix-en-Provence 3-Hour Walking Food Tour: $128
- Marseille | Dinner Party | Friuli Archipelago: $133
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.Marseille €38Arequipa €17
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.48
- TOP Marseille : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.80
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Marseille with Audio Guide: $5.80
- Marseille Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.83
- Essential Marseilles: Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide: $5.83
- Marseille Old Town Exploration Game and Tour: $6.28
- Marseille Audioguided Walking Tour 3h and 24 audio commentary: $6.84
- Aubagne Audio guided walking tour 1h00 and 18 audio comments: $6.88
- Marseille Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.31
- Marseille Old Port to Peak Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- Marseille City Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- entry ticket to the Sky Center panoramic terrace: $17
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 1 night Colca Canyon tour ending in Puno: $145
- 2 days and 1 night tour in the Colca Canyon: $205
- 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-day Colca Canyon Trek Tour Adventure: $90
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarseille €27Arequipa €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop: $84
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting: $139
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $175
- From Marseille Cruise Port : Avignon & Wine Tasting: $185
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $196
- Marseille Highlights & Wine Tasting Day Tour from Marseille: $196
- Half Day Shared Cassis Tour with Wine Tasting: $209
- Avignon and Côtes du Rhône Wine Tasting Tour: $209
- Cassis, Bandol, Le Castellet wine tour: Cliffs and Vineyards: $407
- Marseille Vieux Port & Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $1,222
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 Marseille and Arequipa, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Marseille 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 Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille 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 Marseille Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marseille or Arequipa?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Marseille. When comparing the sizes of Marseille 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.