Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Stockholm?
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 Stockholm or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Stockholm and Arequipa can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Stockholm or Arequipa?
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
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 Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStockholm $217Arequipa $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $217, while the average daily cost in Arequipa is $62. 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 Stockholm and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $107Arequipa $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $214Arequipa $50
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm 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: Stockholm Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $23Arequipa $6.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Business Car: $150
- Arlanda Airport (ARN): Train Transfer to/from Stockholm: $25
- Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $19
- Arlanda Express Train Airport and Stockholm City Transfer: $46
- Arrival Private Transfer Bromma Airport BMA to Stockholm City by Luxury Car: $152
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bromma Airport BMA to Stockholm City by Luxury Van: $142
- Arrival Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Stockholm City by Business Car: $133
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA by Business Car: $133
- Economy Transfer from Stockholm City To Arlanda Airport: $185
- First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Arlanda Airport: $288
- From Viking Culture Guided Tour with Transfer: $201
- Private Arlanda Transfer Service to/from Stockholm: $192
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$1.47
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Bus Ride$0.47
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Taxi Ride$1.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arequipa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Arequipa:
- 2 Day Trek Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon: $179
- 2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno: $115
- 3 Day Trek Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon: $214
- Arequipa Airport (AQP) Private Transfer to Arequipa City: $23
- Arequipa Airport Arrival Transfer: $13
- Arequipa Airport Departure Transfer: $22
- Arequipa Airport Private Transfer: $38
- Arequipa Bus Station Arrival Transfer: $37
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Stockholm 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 dayStockholm $69Arequipa $26
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $27
- Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $29
- City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $31
- Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $31
- Swedish Fika and Pastry Food Tour in Stockholm: $93
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings -Eat like a Viking: $99
- Stockholm Food Tour with Metro Art and a Royal Murder Drama: $112
- Stockholm Food Tour: $117
- Food Tour: $119
- Old Town Food Tour of 7 Locals Favorites Tastings: $123
- Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $134
- Stockholm Food Tour Dining Through Sweden’s History: $140
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$0.44
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Lunch$3.09
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Ice Cream$1.18
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Fruit$0.88
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Ice Cream$1.03
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.Stockholm $28Arequipa $20
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Stockholm Secret Treasures A Self Guided Nordic Adventure: $1.14
- Reveal Your Eye Experience at the Iris Galerie: $1.52
- Self-Guided Tours In Stockholm With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.49
- From Stockholm with Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $4.94
- Sodermalm Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.83
- Stockholm Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.83
- Stockholm Troll Hunt: Self-Guided Old Town Adventure: $6.28
- Stockholm Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Tour and Puzzle Adventure: $6.28
- Stockholm Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h20 and 25 reviews: $6.92
- Royal Vikings of Outdoor Escape Puzzle Adventure: $7.86
- Audio City-Tour in Stockholm: $9.33
- Drottningholm Palace Park: A Stockholm Audio Tour: $9.99
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$2.94
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Salsa Class$2.94
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Movie Ticket$3.21
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Hot Springs$2.94
Tours and Activities in Arequipa
Here are a few actual costs in Arequipa for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Arequipa Walking Tour city center and drinks experience: $10
- Arequipa Tasting Tour: $13
- Tour to La Ruta del Sillar and Culesbrillas in Arequipa: $15
- Full Day Tour Sillar Route and Culebrillas Canyon Arequipa: $18
- Countryside Tour Arequipa: $18
- Chili River White Water Rafting Adventure with Pickup: $18
- Rafting in Arequipa Chili River Half Day Tour: $18
- Sillar Route and Culebrillas Tour Culture and Nature in Arequipa: $19
- Rafting in Arequipa Chili River Half day Tour: $20
- City Tour Arequipa: $20
- Sillar Route and Culebrillas Gorge Tour from Arequipa: $20
- Koh Rong Tour: A Snorkeling, Fishing, Sunset, Plankton: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStockholm $29Arequipa $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- The Original Pub Crawl VIP Club Access: $14
- The Original Pub Crawl: $26
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $37
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $37
- Wine tasting in Old Town Stockholm: $53
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $332
- Private Pub Crawl, Free Shots & Club Entry: $419
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$2.65
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Stockholm and Arequipa, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm 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 Stockholm Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Arequipa?
Stockholm has a larger population, and is about 49% larger than the population of Arequipa. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm 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.