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 €53
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is €265, 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 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 €5.60
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:
- 2-Way Transfer to Disneyland from Paris: $173
- Airport Paris Charles de Gaulle CDG private transfer to hotels.: $110
- Airport Transfer Paris - Disneyland - Minivan 1-8 Passengers: $142
- Airport Transfer: Paris Airport CDG to Paris City by Business Car: $103
- Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Business Car: $105
- Airport transfer CDG - Paris | Driver Professional: $188
- Airport transfer of Charles de Gaulle or Orly to or from Disney: $61
- Arrival Private Transfer Paris Airport CDG to Paris by Sedan: $100
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport Charles de Gaulle OR Orly TO La Defense: $63
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Car: $108
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Van: $116
- Arrival Transfer from Paris ORY Airport to Paris City by Sedan: $100
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 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: $8.24
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $65
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $67
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $70
- Paris Saint Germain Food Tour - Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $75
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris: $77
- Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $77
- Paris Food Tour: $81
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $83
- Paris Theo Boat Seine River Italian Trattoria Style Dinner Cruise: $85
- 2 Hour Express Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine: $88
- Paris Food Tour: Eat Like a Local with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets: $88
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.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.
- Free Tour of the Historic Center of Paris in Spanish: $2.83
- Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.53
- Free Perfume Museum & Opera District Tour (Tip-Based): $3.53
- Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based): $3.53
- Paris Hidden Gems: Self Guided Secret Spots Tour: $3.53
- Montmartre Walking Tour: Artists & the Soul of Paris: $3.53
- Paris Montmartre Free Walking Tour: $3.54
- Paris Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.66
- Rude Bastards Tour of Paris: $4.71
- Paris Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Walking Tour: $4.71
- Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour: $4.72
- Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.31
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 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:
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
- Paris Guided Pub Crawl with Bars Shots and Club Entry: $32
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $35
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $53
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $55
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $70
- Paris Wine Tasting & French Cheese Pairing with Sommelier: $81
- Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with a Local Cheesemonger: $81
- Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar: $83
- Wine Tasting In Paris: $88
- Galeries Lafayette French Wine Tasting with Sommelier: $99
- Paris Biking Tour with Wine Tasting in a Hidden Cellar: $100
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 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.