Climate
Arequipa logs 0 outdoor-dinner months a year to Pucallpa's 1 — Pucallpa wins by 1. Arequipa also leads on hot days by 260.
Arequipa
Feels-like °C
Dinner outside
Pucallpa
Feels-like °C
Dinner outside
Cost of Living
Arequipa averages $828/mo for balanced living; Pucallpa has no cost baseline yet.
Arequipa
$828monthly · balanced
Mobility
Arequipa scores 1.4 on mobility (0–5 scale); Pucallpa has no mobility baseline.
Culture
Arequipa's culture score of 1.3 sits well above Pucallpa's 0.0.
Nature & Outdoors
Arequipa scores 3.3 on nature & outdoors (0–5 scale); Pucallpa has no nature & outdoors baseline.
Safety
Arequipa scores 2.2 on safety (0–5 scale); Pucallpa has no safety baseline.
Career
Arequipa scores 2.0 on career (0–5 scale); Pucallpa has no career baseline.
Social & Community
Arequipa scores 2.4 on social & community (0–5 scale); Pucallpa has no social & community baseline.
Food & Dining
Arequipa scores 2.0 on food & dining (0–5 scale); Pucallpa has no food & dining baseline.
Family
Arequipa scores 1.5 on family (0–5 scale); Pucallpa has no family baseline.
Healthcare
Arequipa scores 1.7 on healthcare (0–5 scale); Pucallpa has no healthcare baseline.
Air Quality
Arequipa averages 15.1 µg/m³ (sensitive-groups) PM2.5 annually versus Pucallpa's 21.7 µg/m³ (sensitive-groups) — Arequipa breathes ~31% cleaner air (6.6 µg/m³ lower).
Arequipa
Pucallpa
PM2.5 annual average
WHO classification
City Scale
Both maps at the same real-world scale — 1 cm on either map is the same distance.
Arequipa (1.0M) and Pucallpa (248K) are 4.1x in population — Arequipa is the larger metro, Pucallpa the smaller; on land area Arequipa spans roughly 2.8x more ground.
Arequipa is roughly 3.3x the scale of Pucallpa
Combined population & area comparison
ArequipaPucallpaCity Scale Rankings
Arequipa1.0M4.1xPucallpa248K1xArequipa166 km²2.8xPucallpa60 km²1xArequipa
Pucallpa
Who Thrives Here
Arequipa is the stronger fit for the mountain seeker. Both cities work well for the winter escapist.
Also compared
MiamiFrequently asked about Arequipa vs Pucallpa
▶Which is cheaper, Arequipa or Pucallpa?
▶How does the climate compare between Arequipa and Pucallpa?
▶Is Arequipa or Pucallpa safer?
▶Should I move to Arequipa or Pucallpa?
The best city depends on what matters to you
This comparison shows how Arequipa and Pucallpa stack up on the data. But your climate preferences, budget, career needs, and lifestyle priorities can shift the picture entirely. A personalized diagnostic finds what fits your life.
Take the free diagnostic10 minutes, no account needed