Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Temuco?
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 Temuco 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 Temuco 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: Temuco or Arequipa?
Temuco
Temuco is a large and modern city found 680 km south of Santiago. While the city is dynamic, it does not have any particular charm with the exception of being a great point of departure for many excursions around the lake region and the many national parks found in the surrounding area. Temuco is also well known for its Mapuche culture, a proud and rebellious community of around 20 000 in the area today, who has fought continuously against every invaders in the past.
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 Luxury Tours to Chile, The Best Budget Tours to Chile, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Temuco Prices
Chile PricesArequipa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTemuco $98Arequipa $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Temuco is $98, while the average daily cost in Arequipa is $58. 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 Temuco and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTemuco $45Arequipa $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTemuco $90Arequipa $48
Compare Hotels in Temuco and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Temuco 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: Temuco Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Temuco $24Arequipa $6.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Temuco
Also for Temuco, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Resorts - Arrival Private Transfer: $82
- Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Thermal Resorts-Round-Trip Transfer: $165
- Transfer from Temuco Airport to Pucon: $140
- Transfers from or to Temuco - Araucanía Airport: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$1.38
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Bus Ride$0.44
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Taxi Ride$0.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arequipa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Arequipa:
- Private Transfer between Arequipa and Puno: $299
- Private Transfer From Arequipa To Puno With a 2 Hour Stop: $257
- Koh lanta any hotel to Phuket airport Private transfer: $166
- 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with optional transfer to Puno: $132
- From 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno: $103
- From 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno: $98
- Koh Lanta any hotel to Krabi airport Private transfer: $80
- From Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno: $65
- Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno: $65
- Full Day Tour to Colca including Transfer to Puno: $60
- Transfer Between Arequipa's Airport and Hotels: $35
- Sihanouk Ville Airport Pickup or Transfer Private Car: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Temuco or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Temuco 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 dayTemuco $39Arequipa $24
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$0.41
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Lunch$2.89
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Ice Cream$1.10
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Fruit$0.83
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Ice Cream$0.96
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: $35
- Peruvian Cooking Experience in Arequipa: $35
- Hands-On Experience, Master Peruvian Cooking: $42
- Cooking Class Typical Food in Arequipa: $49
- Peruvian Cooking Class in arequipa: $50
- Peruvian Cooking Class: $53
- Peruvian Cooking Class: $53
- Typical Food Cooking Class in Arequipa: $54
- Private Cooking Class in Arequipa: $57
- Cooking Class Typical Food in Arequipa: $57
- Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour: $79
- Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Temuco $8.04Arequipa $19
Tours and Activities in Temuco
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Temuco.
- Tour Mapuche Community Araucanía: $592
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$2.75
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Salsa Class$2.75
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Movie Ticket$3.00
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Hot Springs$2.75
Tours and Activities in Arequipa
Here are a few actual costs in Arequipa for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking tour history, legends & mysteries : $20
- 2 Day Tour to Colca Canyon: $45
- 2 Days Colca Valley Shared Tour: $80
- 2 days 1 night Colca Canyon tour from Arequipa: $110
- 2-Day Hiking Tour to the Colca Canyon: $90
- 2-Day Misti Volcano Tour: $145
- 2-Day Tour to the Magical Colca Canyon: $68
- 3 Hour Congata Rover Biking Ride Tour in Arequipa: $45
- 3-Hour Tour by Mountain Bike in Arequipa: $69
- 3-hour guided tour in Arequipa: $65
- 4 hours Tour: Route of Sillar with Trek in Culebrillas: $8.39
- 8-Hour Tour in Arequipa Laguna de Salinas with Pickup: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTemuco $5.26Arequipa $16
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$2.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Arequipa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Arequipa:
- Pub Crawl with Skip-The-Line Access and Drinks: $21
- Pub Crawl Tour in Arequipa with VIP Access.: $25
- From Pisco and wine tour through the Majes Valley: $50
- Pisco and wine tour through the Majes Valley: $59
- Pub Crawl Tour in Arequipa with Drinks and VIP Access.: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Temuco and Arequipa, we can see that Temuco is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Temuco would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Temuco 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 Temuco Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Temuco or Arequipa?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Temuco. When comparing the sizes of Temuco 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.