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Arequipa or Osaka

Comprehensive comparison between Arequipa (Peru) and Osaka (Japan). 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 Osaka. Arequipa has a cost rating of 22/100, while Osaka has a cost rating of 56/100.
In terms of safety, Osaka ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Arequipa at 96/100. Arequipa's safety score is 82/100 and Osaka's safety score is 96/100.
Average rent in Arequipa is typically €250 - €450 per month, whereas typical rent in Osaka averages ¥85,000 - ¥135,000 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 Osaka, the process is rated as: Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) & Digital Nomad Visa (Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) visa provides permanent residency in as little as 1 year (80+ points) or 3 years (70+ points), plus Japan’s official Digital Nomad Visa.).