Which place is cheaper, Arequipa or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb 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: Zagreb or Arequipa?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
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 from Dubrovnik, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Peru, and The Best Cultural Tours in Peru.
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Zagreb Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagreb €89Arequipa €53
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is €89, 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 Zagreb and Arequipa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb €48Arequipa €22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb €96Arequipa €44
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Arequipa
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices and Arequipa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb €9.11Arequipa €5.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Airport Transfer: Zagreb to Zagreb Airport ZAG by Business Car: $71
- Airport Zagreb Transfer and Shuttle: $107
- Airport transfer to/from your Hotel Accommodation in/from Zagreb: $80
- Budapest: Private transfer to Zagreb or Zagreb to Budapest: $553
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG /Zagreb City: $73
- From Sarajevo: 1-Way Transfer to Zagreb or opposite: $408
- From Split: Transfer to Zagreb with Stop at Plitvice Lakes: $162
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $18
- From Private Transfer to Ljubljana and Lake Bled: $1,050
- From Transfer to Split & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour: $162
- Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split with Plitvice Lakes stop: $165
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb - Zagreb Airport: $44
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:
- 2 Days Colca Canyon Tour with Transfer to Puno: $110
- 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with optional transfer to Puno: $135
- 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 Day Trip with Transfer to Puno: $65
- Colca Canyon full day tour with transfer to Puno: $80
- Full Day Tour to Colca including Transfer to Puno: $60
- Koh Lanta any hotel to Krabi airport Private transfer: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagreb or Arequipa?
Prices for flights to both Arequipa and Zagreb 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 dayZagreb €29Arequipa €22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Zagreb Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $83
- Zagreb Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $94
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $154
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac Market Visit: $160
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $199
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $200
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.
- 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
- A 3-hour Guided Food Tour with 4 Iconic Restaurants of Arequipa: $79
- Arequipa Food Tour Experience: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagreb €12Arequipa €17
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Crobites - Zagreb's first free gastro tour: $3.50
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $8.17
- Cravaticum - Museum of The Cravat Entry Ticket: $11
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $11
- Travel Experience Museum Entry Ticket: $13
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Experience old town Zagreb: $14
- Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket: $16
- VR 3D Immersive Film Experience - Voucher: $16
- An Honest Walking Tour of the City: $18
- HaHaHouse Museum Entry Ticket: $18
- Small-Group City Walking Tour with WWII Tunnels: $21
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:
- Route of the Sillar 4-Hour Tour: $10
- Arequipa Walking Tour city center and drinks experience: $10
- Arequipa Tasting Tour: $13
- Tour to La Ruta del Sillar and Culesbrillas in Arequipa: $15
- Countryside Tour Arequipa: $18
- Chili River White Water Rafting Adventure with Pickup: $18
- Sillar Route and Culebrillas Tour Culture and Nature in Arequipa: $19
- City Tour Arequipa: $20
- Arequipa Rafting adventure on the Chili river with pick-up: $20
- Koh Rong Tour: A Snorkeling, Fishing, Sunset, Plankton: $20
- Añashuayco Quarries and Sillar Route Tour from Arequipa: $25
- Arequipa Sillar Stone Quarries and Culebrillas Canyon Tour: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagreb €8.92Arequipa €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Zagreb Restaurants Food & Wine Tasting with Old Town Walking Tour: $105
- Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb: $111
- Japetić Viewpoint Hike & Plešivica Wine Tasting: $151
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $175
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $193
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor: $255
- Plesivica Region Wine Tasting Half-day Tour: $265
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $272
- From Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $292
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $296
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 Zagreb and Arequipa, we can see that Zagreb is more expensive. And not only is Arequipa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zagreb 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 Zagreb would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagreb 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 Zagreb Expensive? and Is Arequipa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Arequipa?
Arequipa has a larger population, and is about 20% larger than the population of Zagreb. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb 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.