Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Rhodes?
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 Rhodes or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Rhodes and Arequipa. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Rhodes or Arequipa?
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
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 2-Week Tours in Greece, The Best Bicycle Tours in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRhodes €170Arequipa €54
The average daily cost (per person) in Rhodes is €170, 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 Rhodes and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRhodes €58Arequipa €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRhodes €116Arequipa €44
Compare Hotels in Rhodes and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Rhodes 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: Rhodes Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rhodes €48Arequipa €5.70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
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Taxi Ride€7.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
- All-Inclusive Luxury Catamaran with Lunch, Drinks & Transfer: $129
- Cruise to Symi Island & St George’s Bay with Hotel Transfers: $79
- Direct Yacht Cruise to Symi | 3 Hours Free Time | Transfer Incl.: $42
- East Coast Bay to Bay Full-Day Boat Trip with Transfers: $74
- From North Round-Trip Lindos Transfer from Hotels: $15
- From Boat Trip to Symi Island with Hotel Transfer: $73
- From Easy Morning Transfer to Lindos & 4 Hours Free Time: $31
- From Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time: $23
- Full-Day Symi & St George's Bay Cruise – Lunch & Transfer Options: $63
- LINDOS EXPRESS - PRIVATE Round Transfer and 3Hours FREE in Lindos: $85
- Lindos Day Cruise from Rhodes Town with Swimming stops and Hotel Transfers: $57
- Luxury Airport Transfers in Rhodes: $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€1.28
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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:
- 2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno: $138
- 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with optional transfer to Puno: $135
- 3 Day Trek Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon: $214
- Arequipa Airport Arrival Transfer: $13
- Arequipa Airport Departure Transfer: $19
- Arequipa Airport Private Transfer: $38
- Colca Canyon + Transfer To Puno: $103
- Colca Canyon 2 days from Arequipa with final transfer to Puno: $85
- Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno: $65
- Colca Canyon full day tour with transfer to Puno: $80
- Koh Lanta any hotel to Krabi airport Private transfer: $78
- Private Transfer From Arequipa To Puno With a 2 Hour Stop: $253
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Rhodes 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 dayRhodes €82Arequipa €22
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee€1.95
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Dinner for Two€23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $61
- Meet My Grandma: Traditional Greek Cooking Class in Rhodes: $69
- Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class: $71
- Rhodes 3 Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner All Inclusive: $74
- Traditional Greek COOKING class and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $79
- 3-Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner all Inclusive: $80
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience: $81
- Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music: $82
- Food & Wine Tour: 11- Course Lunch, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting: $86
- Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes: $91
- Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker: $91
- Authentic Greek Cooking Experience: Taste the Roots of Rhodes: $109
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.
- 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
- Food Tour Gastronomic Guided: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rhodes €19Arequipa €17
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Rhodes Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Lindos Acropolis Self-Guided Tour with 3D & Audio (No Ticket): $8.00
- Rhodes Old Town Self Guided Tour of Sieges and Triumph: $8.99
- Private Self-Guided Audio Tour in Rhodes: $9.15
- Rhodes Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone: $11
- The Palace of the Grand Master Self-guided Audio Tour: $14
- Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience: $15
- Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $17
- Lindos Bus Tour with Free Time to Explore: $17
- Glass-Bottom Submarine Cruise &Underwater Views&Show: $20
- Rhodes Town: Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $20
- South Rhodes Inflatable Waterpark Ticket Kayak and SUP Rentals: $23
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€2.57
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Salsa Class€2.57
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Movie Ticket€2.80
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Hot Springs€2.57
Tours and Activities in Arequipa
Here are a few actual costs in Arequipa for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Pedestrian Tour of the Historic Center of Arequipa: $5.00
- Walking Tour through the Historic Center of Arequipa: $10
- City tour Arequipa by foot: $10
- Route of the Sillar 4-Hour Tour: $10
- Arequipa Sillar Stone Quarries and Culebrillas Canyon Tour: $13
- Arequipa Tasting Tour: $13
- Tour to La Ruta del Sillar and Culesbrillas in Arequipa: $15
- Chili River White Water Rafting Adventure with Pickup: $16
- Sillar Route and Culebrillas Canyon Full-Day Tour from Arequipa: $18
- Countryside Tour Arequipa: $18
- Koh Rong Tour: A Snorkeling, Fishing, Sunset, Plankton: $20
- City Tour Arequipa: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRhodes €12Arequipa €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Rhodes Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour: Free Shots & Club Entry: $21
- Self-Guided Filerimos, Butterflies, Wine Tour: $30
- Olives & Olive Oil Tasting + Wine tasting (3 in 1 Experience!): $40
- Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes: $40
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $40
- Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $45
- Wine tasting in Rhodes, inside the vineyards with the Producer: $57
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $69
- Gourmet Journey: 12-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $73
- Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience: $90
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $115
- Lavish 11-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $148
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€2.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Arequipa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Arequipa:
- Arequipa Pub Crawl - Bar & Nightclub Tour: $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rhodes and Arequipa, we can see that Rhodes is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rhodes 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 Rhodes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rhodes 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 Rhodes Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rhodes or Arequipa?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 45% larger than the population of Rhodes. When comparing the sizes of Rhodes 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.