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Arequipa or Bilbao

Comprehensive comparison between Arequipa (Peru) and Bilbao (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 Bilbao. Arequipa has a cost rating of 22/100, while Bilbao has a cost rating of 50/100.
In terms of safety, Bilbao ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Arequipa at 88/100. Arequipa's safety score is 82/100 and Bilbao's safety score is 88/100.
Average rent in Arequipa is typically €250 - €450 per month, whereas typical rent in Bilbao averages €700 - €1,000 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 Bilbao, the process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa & EU Freedom (Spain’s Nomad Visa offers non-EU remote professionals 1-to-3 year residence permits, alongside EU right of residence.).