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Arequipa or Barcelona

Comprehensive comparison between Arequipa (Peru) and Barcelona (Spain). 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 Barcelona. Arequipa has a cost rating of 22/100, while Barcelona has a cost rating of 75/100.
In terms of safety, Arequipa ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Barcelona at 78/100. Arequipa's safety score is 82/100 and Barcelona's safety score is 78/100.
Average rent in Arequipa is typically €250 - €450 per month, whereas typical rent in Barcelona averages €1,445.76 per month.
For Arequipa, the visa 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.). For Barcelona, the process is rated as: Digital Nomad Hub (The primary arrival point for Spain's DNV, with excellent support infrastructure.).