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Arequipa or Cape Town

Comprehensive comparison between Arequipa (Peru) and Cape Town (South Africa). 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 Cape Town. Arequipa has a cost rating of 22/100, while Cape Town has a cost rating of 90/100.
In terms of safety, Arequipa ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Cape Town at 45/100. Arequipa's safety score is 82/100 and Cape Town's safety score is 45/100.
Average rent in Arequipa is typically €250 - €450 per month, whereas typical rent in Cape Town averages R16,840.00 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 Cape Town, the process is rated as: Nomad Visa (South Africa recently announced a new Digital Nomad visa to attract remote workers.).