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ArequipaPeru · South America

Peru · South America · Population 1,195,700 · America/Lima

Arequipa in Peru (South America) offers pending official cost data, an average annual temperature of 16.3°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

Data pending

Source: no city-level public estimate available (we do not fabricate data)

Safety index

Data pending (see country-level)

Source: no city-level safety estimate

Climate (10-yr avg)

16.3°C avg/yr

453mm · 3948h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

84Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

7.7µg/m³ PM2.5 · Good

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

No dedicated digital-nomad visa (a 2023 proposal did not pass)

Source: Peru snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Arequipa?

Reliable public cost details for Arequipa are not yet available (no city-level public estimate); we do not fabricate data — see country-level figures instead.

Is Arequipa safe?

City-level safety index is pending; country-level reference for Peru is 33.1/100 (Global Peace Index rank #64). Always check the latest official travel advisories.

How can Chinese passport holders enter Peru?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Peru. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Arequipa?

Median fixed broadband download is about 84 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Peru

Peru: GDP per capita ~$9,684 (World Bank), HDI 0.762, Global Peace Index rank #64 (IEP 2024). Open Peru country page →

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