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Arequipa or Tenerife

Comprehensive comparison between Arequipa (Peru) and Tenerife (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 Tenerife. Arequipa has a cost rating of 22/100, while Tenerife has a cost rating of 42/100.
In terms of safety, Tenerife ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Arequipa at 84/100. Arequipa's safety score is 82/100 and Tenerife's safety score is 84/100.
Average rent in Arequipa is typically €250 - €450 per month, whereas typical rent in Tenerife averages €650 - €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 Tenerife, the process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa (Spain’s Nomad Visa provides non-EU remote workers a 1-to-3 year residence permit with streamlined tax benefits.).