Which place is cheaper, Lima or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amman or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Lima. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Lima?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Lima
Lima, the capital city of Peru, is likely to be your point of entry for the country. Lima was founded in 1535 and was the seat of the Spanish rule for 300 years. It's a surprisingly modern city despite its rich history, but many beautiful churches and colonial architecture remain today. There are also large slum areas that highlight the poverty that exists in the city. The city and its surrounding metropolitan area have a population of about 8.5 million people, many of whom came from the Andes Mountains in search of work. Unfortunately the work opportunities are limited and the poverty is obvious as you arrive in Lima.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Lima $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Lima is $96. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Lima $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Lima $106
Compare Hotels in Amman and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Lima? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amman Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Lima $6.16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $18
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup Or Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to or from Your Amman Hotel: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels or visa versa: $29
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Dead Sea: $30
- Private Round-Trip Transfer – Amman Airport to City in Style: $35
- Comfortable & Reliable Amman Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.83
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Taxi Ride$5.83
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Short Taxi Ride$4.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $15
- Transfer in Private Van from the Airport to Hotels in Lima: $60
- Transfer from the Airport to hotels in Lima: $30
- Transfer from Lima Airport to your hotel and vice versa: $175
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $21
- Transfer by car from the airport to the hotel: $60
- Tour Night Magic Water Park and Ravine with Transfer: $49
- Roundtrip Private Transfer Lima Airport (LIM): $33
- Round Trip Transfer from and to the Airport in Miraflores/Barranco/Sani: $41
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores Kennedy Park: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.95
- Private Transfers from/to Lima Airport (Price per Vehicle): $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Amman change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $58Lima $33
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $98
- Amman Cooking Class with Local Market Tour: $99
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.66
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Ice cream$3.79
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Coffee$3.21
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Donut$1.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Off the Radar Lima Food Tour Hidden Spots Pisco and Local Vibes: $4.00
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $30
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $43
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $44
- Miraflores Cooking Class Ceviche, Tartar & Pisco Sour: $48
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $49
- Lima Street Food Tour : Try the best Peruvian street food: $49
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $50
- Lima : Cooking Class, Chef Le Cordon Bleu, Tuk Tuk and Fiesta: $51
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $55
- Barranco Food Tour: $60
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Lima $9.30
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $9.99
- Amman Private Guided City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Amman Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman Madaba Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:
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Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)$17
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Movie Tickets$2.48
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 1 day tour in Ica Peru: $200
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $265
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $134
- 2D Tour from Lima Paracas and Huacachina with Night in Huacachina: $230
- 3 Day Tour From Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard: $143
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $275
- 3 Hour Private Electric Scooter Tour of Lima: $75
- 3 Hours Walking Tour of Lima Old Town and Catacumbs: $59
- 8-Hour Private Tour Lima Viceroyalty and Gold Museum with Lunch: $120
- A Half Day Lima City Tour: $45
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Lima $6.05
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$7.84
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Beer$4.37
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Cocktail$3.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Barranco Bohemian Bar Crawl: 4 Bars & Live Music: $24
- Lima Anti Pub Crawl: $60
- From Lima Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Dunes and Wine Tour: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Lima, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Lima is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Lima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lima and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Lima.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Lima, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Lima?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Lima. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Lima. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Lima. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
In July, Amman is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Amman or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Amman usually receives more rain than Lima. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Amman is around the same temperature as Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Amman or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lima. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Amman or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Lima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Amman usually receives more rain than Lima. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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