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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagreb €89Arequipa €54
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is €89, 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 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 €5.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Budapest: Private transfer to Zagreb or Zagreb to Budapest: $553
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG / Zagreb City: $52
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Airport: $72
- CO2-Offset Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Train/Bus Station: $52
- CO2-Offset Transfer from Zagreb Train/Bus Station to Zagreb City: $52
- Croatia Private Airport Transfer: $91
- 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: $16
- 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: $159
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Arequipa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Arequipa are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€1.28
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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:
- 2-Day Colca Canyon Tour with optional transfer to Puno: $135
- 3 Day Trek Including Transfer to Puno / Colca Canyon: $214
- Arequipa Airport Arrival Transfer: $13
- Arequipa Airport Departure Transfer: $19
- Arequipa Airport Private Transfer: $38
- Colca Canyon + Transfer To Puno: $103
- Colca Canyon 2 days from Arequipa with final transfer to Puno: $85
- Colca Canyon 2-Day Tour with Lodge Stay and Transfer to Puno: $267
- Colca Canyon full day tour with transfer to Puno: $80
- Koh Lanta any hotel to Krabi airport Private transfer: $78
- Private Transfer From Arequipa To Puno With a 2 Hour Stop: $252
- Private Transfer from Alfredo Rodríguez Ballón Airport to Hotel: $20
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: $90
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $193
- PRIVATE Croatian Cooking Class & Dolac Market Tour with Zeljka: $199
- Zagreb Hike & Taste - Nature Park. Medieval castle. Local Dinner: $202
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.
- Cooking Class at La Plantation: $36
- Peruvian Cooking Experience in Arequipa: $43
- Peruvian Cooking Class in arequipa: $50
- Arequipa Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Peruvian Cooking Class: $63
- Arequipa Food Tour: Ancestral Cuisine & City Tour: $70
- 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
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour: Zagreb's Century of Scars: $5.47
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour: Zagreb's Hidden Rituals: $6.84
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $8.17
- Cravaticum - Museum of The Cravat Entry Ticket: $11
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $11
- TOP Zagreb : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $11
- Travel Experience Museum Ticket in Zagreb: $13
- Travel Experience Museum Entry Ticket: $13
- Experience old town Zagreb: $14
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- VR 3D Immersive Film Experience - Voucher: $16
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€2.57
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Salsa Class€2.57
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Movie Ticket€2.80
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Hot Springs€2.57
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
- City tour Arequipa by foot: $10
- Walking Tour through the Historic Center of Arequipa: $10
- Arequipa Sillar Stone Quarries and Culebrillas Canyon Tour: $13
- Arequipa Tasting Tour: $13
- Tour to La Ruta del Sillar and Culesbrillas in Arequipa: $15
- Chili River White Water Rafting Adventure with Pickup: $16
- Full Day Arequipa Tour to Sillar and Canyon: $17
- Sillar Route and Culebrillas Canyon Full-Day Tour from Arequipa: $18
- Countryside Tour Arequipa: $18
- Rafting in Arequipa Chili River Half Day Tour: $18
- Koh Rong Tour: A Snorkeling, Fishing, Sunset, Plankton: $20
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:
- Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $33
- 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: $102
- Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb: $107
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $147
- Japetić Viewpoint Hike & Plešivica Wine Tasting: $151
- WINE TASTING near Zagreb: $171
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $175
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $193
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $263
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor: $274
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€2.31
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.