Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Paris?
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 Paris or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Paris or Arequipa? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Paris or Arequipa?
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParis €265Arequipa €54
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is €265, 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 Paris and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParis €153Arequipa €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParis €306Arequipa €44
Compare Hotels in Paris and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Paris 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: Paris Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paris €21Arequipa €5.72
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro€6.40
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Train from Airport€9.00
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Metro tickets€6.80
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Train€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1 Way Private Transfer from Your Paris Hotel to Versailles Palace: $92
- 2-Way Transfer to Disneyland from Paris: $171
- Airport Paris Charles de Gaulle CDG private transfer to hotels.: $110
- Airport Transfer Paris - Disneyland - Minivan 1-8 Passengers: $140
- Airport Transfer at Paris (Mercedes E), From/to Paris-CDG: $210
- Airport Transfer: Paris Airport CDG to Paris City by Business Car: $107
- Airport transfer from Paris to Disneyland Paris/Parc Asterix (8pax): $232
- Airport transfer of Charles de Gaulle or Orly to or from Disney: $61
- Airport transfer station visit Paris: $169
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Car: $107
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Van: $114
- Arrival Transfer from Paris ORY Airport to Paris City by Sedan: $107
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:
- Private Transfer between Arequipa and Puno: $300
- 3 Day Trek Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon: $214
- 2 Day Trek Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon: $179
- 2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno: $115
- 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
- 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: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Paris or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Paris 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 dayParis €72Arequipa €22
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream€8.00
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Breakfast€7.00
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Breakfast for 2€30
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Dinner on River Cruise€86
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Dinner€57
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Cheese€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Marais Walking Food Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $66
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $69
- Seine River Cruise and Dinner at Traditional Parisian Restaurant: $75
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $76
- Paris Food Tour: $80
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $83
- Paris Theo Boat Seine River Italian Trattoria Style Dinner Cruise: $84
- 2 Hour Express Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine: $87
- Paris Food Tour: Eat Like a Local with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets: $87
- Paris Le Marais Food Tour – Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $88
- Seine River Dinner Cruise with Live Singer by VIP Yacht de Paris: $92
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.Paris €76Arequipa €17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two€18
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Admission to Pantheon€5.00
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Catacombs (2)€23
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Paris Hidden Gems: Self Guided Secret Spots Tour: $1.14
- Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based): $3.49
- Free Perfume Museum & Opera District Tour in English: $3.49
- Montmartre Walking Tour: Artists & the Soul of Paris: $3.49
- Paris Le Marais Self Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.50
- Paris Montmartre Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt: $3.50
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Paris: $4.65
- Rude Bastards Tour of Paris: $4.65
- Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based): $4.66
- Paris Montmartre Free Walking Tour in English: $4.66
- Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based): $4.66
- Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour: $4.66
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 dayParis €24Arequipa €15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $20
- Pub Crawl Experience in Bars with Club Entry: $29
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $29
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
- Paris Guided Pub Crawl with Bars Shots and Club Entry: $31
- Visit and tasting at the distillery L'Alambic Parisien: $33
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $35
- Guided Tour of Montmartre with Cheese and Wine Tasting: $38
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $55
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $69
- Pere Lachaise Cemetery Tour with Wine Tasting: $80
- Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar: $82
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 Paris and Arequipa, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paris or Arequipa?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Arequipa. When comparing the sizes of Paris 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.