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Almaty or Arequipa
Comprehensive comparison between Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Arequipa (Peru). Analyze differences in purchasing power, housing, safety, and visas to make your next move.
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Based on 2026 cost of living data, Arequipa is more affordable than Almaty. Almaty has a cost rating of 30/100, while Arequipa has a cost rating of 22/100.
In terms of safety, Almaty ranks higher with a safety score of 84/100, compared to Arequipa at 82/100. Almaty's safety score is 84/100 and Arequipa's safety score is 82/100.
Average rent in Almaty is typically €400 - €700 per month, whereas typical rent in Arequipa averages €250 - €450 per month.
For Almaty, the visa process is rated as: Neo Nomad Digital Visa & 30-Day Visa-Free (Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad Visa allows non-Kazakh remote workers to reside up to 1 year (~$3k/mo income proof), alongside 30-day visa-free entry.). For Arequipa, the process is rated as: Peru Rentista (Passive Income) & Digital Nomad Visa (Peru’s Rentista visa grants permanent residency to foreign remote earners / retirees (~$1,000/mo income), alongside digital nomad entries.).