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Arequipa or Madrid
Comprehensive comparison between Arequipa (Peru) and Madrid (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 Madrid. Arequipa has a cost rating of 22/100, while Madrid has a cost rating of 70/100.
In terms of safety, Madrid ranks higher with a safety score of 90/100, compared to Arequipa at 82/100. Arequipa's safety score is 82/100 and Madrid's safety score is 90/100.
Average rent in Arequipa is typically €250 - €450 per month, whereas typical rent in Madrid averages 1,287.93 € 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 Madrid, the process is rated as: Digital Nomad (Spain's Digital Nomad Visa is fully active and leads to the Beckham Law tax status.).
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