Punois 15% cheaper Dorms avg $9/night vs $10/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇪 Arequipa
🇵🇪 Puno
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
19 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
13 hostels, avg 8.4 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $24/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $60/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.63, dorms avg $9
★★★★★
Coffee $2.50, dorms avg $30
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $2.36, 19 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.00, 13 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
25 attractions
★★★★★
0 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇪 Arequipa | 🇵🇪 Puno | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $17 | $15 cheaper | $3/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $34 | $28 cheaper | $7/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $69 | $52 cheaper | $17/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇪 Arequipa | 🇵🇪 Puno |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.98 | $2.87 28% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $14.50 | $10.78 26% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.36 | $2.01 15% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.63 | $2.52 4% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.29 | $0.26 10% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇪▼
Arequipa
Peru
60
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelViajero Arequipa Hostel (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels19
🇵🇪
Puno
Peru
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelSol Andina Inn Hostel (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$10/night
Total hostels13
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇪 Arequipa
🇵🇪 Puno
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (183d)
Visa Free (183d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (183d)
Visa Free (183d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (183d)
Visa Free (183d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (183d)
Visa Free (183d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (183d)
Visa Free (183d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Arequipa & Puno
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇪 Arequipa
20°C
High
/
13°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 191mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
🇵🇪 Puno
15°C
High
/
6°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 167mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇪 Arequipa
1. Claustro MayorFree
2. Claustro de los NaranjosFree
3. Convento Museo RecoletaFree
4. España PalaceFree
5. Mirador de YanahuaraFree
🇵🇪 Puno
1. Museo Carlos DreyerFree
2. Coca & Customs MuseumFree
3. Fundo ChincherosFree
4. Manco CapacFree
5. Manuel PinoFree
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