Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Vienna?
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 Vienna or Arequipa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Arequipa, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Vienna or Arequipa?
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €177Arequipa €54
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €177, 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 Vienna and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Arequipa €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Arequipa €44
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Vienna 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: Vienna Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Arequipa €5.72
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $92
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $127
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $113
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $92
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $72
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $91
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $115
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Bratislava Day Tour from Vienna Small Group (Car Transfer 1-way): $127
- Business Vienna City Private Transfer to Vienna Airport Schwechat: $149
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna with meal & transfer: $134
- From Bratislava/Fast and Comfortable Bus Transfers: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€1.29
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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:
- transfer Airport - Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Arequipa to Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón (AQP) Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport to Hotel: $20
- Private Transfer between Arequipa and Puno: $300
- Koh Lanta any hotel to Krabi airport Private transfer: $78
- Full Day Tour to Colca including Transfer to Puno: $60
- Colca Canyon full day tour with transfer to Puno: $80
- Colca Canyon Day Trip with Transfer to Puno: $65
- Colca Canyon 2 days from Arequipa with final transfer to Puno: $85
- Colca Canyon + Transfer To Puno: $103
- Arequipa Bus Station Arrival Transfer: $37
- Arequipa Airport Private Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Vienna 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 dayVienna €57Arequipa €22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Burlesque Dinner Club The ultimate dinner club experience: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Strauss Dinner Show: $87
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $92
- Burlesque Spectacular Dinner Show: $115
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $122
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $125
- The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $140
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $140
- Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $140
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $153
- Austrian Delights: 3-course Austrian Dinner and Concert at Musikverein Vienna: $162
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.
- 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.Vienna €38Arequipa €17
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $2.30
- Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.66
- Vienna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.83
- Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.83
- Vienna Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h10 and 26 Audio Commentaries: $6.88
- Belvedere - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $6.98
- Historical Hitler Self Guided Walking Tour and Audio Guide: $6.98
- Vienna Highlights Audio and Self Guided Tour: $6.98
- Vienna Spy Mission: Self-Guided Espionage Adventure: $7.33
- Vienna Interactive City Tour: $8.16
- Vienna Food Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Vienna Christmas Magic Self Guided Walking Tour with an App: $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€2.58
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Salsa Class€2.58
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Movie Ticket€2.81
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Hot Springs€2.58
Tours and Activities in Arequipa
Here are a few actual costs in Arequipa for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Day Tour to Colca Canyon: $43
- 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-day Colca Canyon Trek Tour Adventure: $90
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Arequipa €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
- Vienna Food and Wine tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $118
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $152
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $157
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $175
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $232
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $244
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€2.32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Arequipa, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Arequipa?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Arequipa. When comparing the sizes of Vienna 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.