Retiring in Arequipa, Peru

Overview

Colonial white-stone city beneath a volcano, lower altitude and fewer tourists than Cusco.

Home Price

Homes in Arequipa typically range from $194k to $349k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Arequipa's cost of living index is 45.1 compared to a U.S. national average of 100 (adjusted to a common basis so it can be compared directly with U.S. destinations).

Climate

Average summer highs around 73°F and winter daytime temperatures around 70°F, with low humidity and a “Endless spring” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 56.9/100 (Numbeo Health Care Index — a crowdsourced perception score, not a clinical outcomes measure).

Safety & Stability

Arequipa scores a safety index of 45.0/100 and a political stability score of 4.5/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 17 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Hiking
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Museums
• Food culture
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• High elevation (7,600 ft)
• Smaller expat community than Cusco

Visa & Residency Notes

Medium — same Peruvian rentista visa route.

Visa terms vary by nationality and change often — verify current requirements with the destination’s official immigration authority before making decisions.