Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Porto?
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 Porto 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 Porto and Arequipa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Porto or Arequipa?
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPorto €160Arequipa €53
The average daily cost (per person) in Porto is €160, 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 Porto and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPorto €72Arequipa €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPorto €144Arequipa €44
Compare Hotels in Porto and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Porto 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: Porto Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Porto €21Arequipa €5.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer to/from Porto: $44
- Airport Transfer from Porto to Aveiro: $162
- Airport Transfer: Porto Airport OPO to Porto by Luxury Van: $100
- Arrival Transfer from Porto Airport OPO to Porto in Private Car/Van: $105
- Arrival Transfer: Porto Airport OPO to Porto in Luxury Van: $99
- Aveiro Private Transfer to Porto: $85
- Departure Transfer from Porto to Porto Airport OPO in Private Car/Van: $105
- Departure Transfer: Porto to Porto Airport OPO by Business Car: $81
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon: $264
- Gaia Private Transfer to Oporto Airport: $19
- Ofir Private Transfer to Porto: $44
- Oporto Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $18
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 between Arequipa and Puno: $300
- Private Transfer From Arequipa to Puno, English Speaking Driver: $284
- 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with optional transfer to Puno: $135
- 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
- Arequipa Bus Station Arrival Transfer: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Porto or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Porto 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 dayPorto €63Arequipa €22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto): $41
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Lapa): $41
- Eat Porto Like a Local: The Ultimate Full-Meal Food Tour: $68
- Porto Food Tour Market Tapas and Port Wine Cellar Experience: $70
- Authentic Porto Small Group Food Tour with Local Tastings: $78
- Porto Food Tour: $88
- Shopping, cooking and eating together at my home in Porto: $88
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto by Taste Porto (since 2013): $88
- Small Group Porto Food Tour Traditional Taverns and Local Dishes: $88
- Food Tour: Wine, Beer & Liquor - Porto’s Secret Spots: $94
- Private Porto Market Tour & Authentic Portuguese Cooking Class: $99
- Fado Tour with Guide, Dinner & Live Show in Porto: $100
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.
- 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
- A 3-hour Guided Food Tour with 4 Iconic Restaurants of Arequipa: $79
- Arequipa Food Tour Experience: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Porto €25Arequipa €17
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.17
- The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center: $3.51
- Porto Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.51
- Self-Guided Tour Adventure Discovering Porto: $3.51
- Self-Guided Tapas Tour of Porto: $3.51
- Porto Revealed The Must Do Walking Tour: $3.52
- Porto's #1 Walking Tour: $3.52
- Porto's Old Town Tour & Ribeira: $3.52
- Porto - Origin & Present - Guided Tour: $3.52
- Porto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.52
- Porto (Gaia) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.52
- Love in Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.98
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 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 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
- Afternoon : Arequipa Walking tour: $55
- Afternoon : Arequipa city tour with Santa Catalina Monastery: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPorto €19Arequipa €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- 1 Demarcation Museum Tickets and Port Wine Tasting: $5.87
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $27
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 3 Port Wines: $27
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 2 DOC Douro & 1 Port Wine: $27
- Premium wine tasting at Quinta das Arcas: $28
- Fado Concert with Port Wine Tasting at Quinta da Boeira: $29
- Cellar Tour, Port Wine Tasting & Fado Show at Fonseca: $29
- Taylor's Port Cellars Visit & Port Wine Tasting: $29
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $30
- Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour with Wine tasting & Night tour: $32
- Authentic Oporto Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $33
- Cálem Cellar Tour, Live Fado Show and Wine Tasting: $33
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 Porto and Arequipa, we can see that Porto is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Porto 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 Porto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porto 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 Porto Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Porto or Arequipa?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Porto. When comparing the sizes of Porto 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.