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Arequipa or Lisbon

Comprehensive comparison between Arequipa (Peru) and Lisbon (Portugal). 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 Lisbon. Arequipa has a cost rating of 22/100, while Lisbon has a cost rating of 65/100.
In terms of safety, Lisbon ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Arequipa at 85/100. Arequipa's safety score is 82/100 and Lisbon's safety score is 85/100.
Average rent in Arequipa is typically €250 - €450 per month, whereas typical rent in Lisbon averages €1,401.56 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 Lisbon, the process is rated as: Friendly for Digital Nomads (Portugal offers some of the most accessible visas in EU, though bureaucracy can be slow.).