Top expat cities

Peru

Arequipa

#2 Top 5 cities

Arequipa offers a calmer pace, lower costs than Lima, and enough services for a realistic longer stay.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 19°C aΕΎ 24°C

Night: 7°C aΕΎ 12°C

Climate

Drier high-altitude climate with a lot of sun and noticeably cooler nights.

Distance to the sea

75 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Strong civic amenities

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Fewer corporate opportunities