Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Venice?
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 Venice 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 Venice and Arequipa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Arequipa?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Venice Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVenice €276Arequipa €53
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €276, 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 Venice and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Arequipa €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Arequipa €44
Compare Hotels in Venice and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Venice 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: Venice Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Arequipa €5.60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer from Venice Airport to Portorož / Piran: $215
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van): $211
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Sedan Car: $206
- Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $297
- Chioggia Port to Venice Airport(VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $177
- Direct transfer from Punta Sabbioni to San Marco with ISLANDS TOUR: $24
- From Venice Piazzale Roma 1 Way Private Transfer to Airport: $223
- Murano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $256
- Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to INDIAN WELLS - Arrival Private Transfer: $150
- Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to PALM DESERT - Arrival Private Transfer: $101
- Private Arrival Transfer: Venice Train or Bus Stations to Venice Hotels: $214
- Private Departure Transfer: Venice Hotels to Venice Train or Bus Station: $199
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 Venice or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Venice 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 dayVenice €112Arequipa €22
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $45
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $52
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $52
- Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights: $53
- 2.5 Hour Street Food Tour of Venice: $57
- Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $57
- Venice's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastings and Sightseeing: $57
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $58
- Guided Venice Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing: $58
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice: $74
- Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian: $81
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice: $83
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.Venice €101Arequipa €17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Self-Guided Tours In Venice With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.53
- Self Guided Tour of Venice's Best Kept Secrets: $3.53
- San Marco and San Polo Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour in Venice: $5.12
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.88
- Doge's Palace Venice Audio Tour Experience: $5.99
- Venice Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h30 and 26 Audio Commentaries: $6.96
- From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App: $6.99
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $7.67
- Venice Interactive City Tour: $8.25
- Vivaldi Tintoretto and Marco Polo: An Audio Tour of Venice: $8.99
- The Heart of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Holy Heist Self-Guided Adventure & Walking Game: $9.14
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 dayVenice €24Arequipa €15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $29
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $47
- Luxury Natural Wine Tasting with Cicchetti Tapas in Venice: $58
- Venice Wine Tasting and Contemporary Art: $77
- Venice Carnival Pub Crawl with Drinks & Masked Party Night: $93
- A Venetian Evening: Wine Tasting and Cicchetti with a Local Guide: $105
- Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice + Ebook: $136
- Wine Tasting and Cicchetti Stroll Guided Tour + Ebook: $136
- Full Day Wine Tour and Tasting in the Prosecco Region: $142
- Venice food and wine tour - eat and drink like a local: $153
- Small Group Tour with Prosecco Wine Tasting from Venice: $165
- From Olive Oil & Wine Tour in the Venetian Hills: $171
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 Venice and Arequipa, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Arequipa?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Venice 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.