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

Population

1 195 700

Year-round temperatures

Day: 19°C až 24°C

Night: 7°C až 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

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

5/10

Central and well-used areas are generally manageable with precautions, but theft and robbery remain concerns and neighborhood quality varies.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Arequipa combines high earthquake risk with hazards from nearby El Misti volcano and seasonal flash floods; disruption can be severe despite generally dry weather.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

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

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇪🇸Spanish

Pros / Cons

Pros

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

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities