Which place is cheaper, Lima or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antalya or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Lima? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Lima?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, 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 dayAntalya $147Lima $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $147, while the average daily cost in Lima is $76. 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 Antalya and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $55Lima $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $110Lima $98
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Antalya 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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $110Lima $5.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya airport Belek shuttle transfer: $9.65
- Suluada (Maldives) Boat Trip From Antalya With Lunch & Transfer: $10
- Pamukkale Day Trip From Antalya With Lunch & Transfer : $14
- Antalya Airport - Antalya City Hotels Private Transfers (Lara, Kundu, Old Town): $15
- Side: Whitewater Rafting Adventure with Lunch and Transfer: $15
- Antalya Ariport (AYT) to Antalya hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $16
- Antalya to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $19
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Antalya hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Antalya Family Rafting Adventure w/ Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Antalya Scuba Diving With Lunch, Transfer: $20
- Antalya Land of Legend Night Show Transfer w/Boat Parade Show: $20
- Private Departure Transfer: Kundu / Lara Region Hotels to Antalya Airport: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Short Taxi Ride$4.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima HTL-APT (LIM): $34
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima APT-HTL (LIM) : $34
- Transfers from / to Lima airport: $43
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Lima Jorge Chávez Airport to Lima City: $40
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Lima City to Airport: $40
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Lima City - Lima Airport (LIM): $61
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $18
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- The Larco Museum Complete Tour with transfers: $52
- Tegucigalpa to Tegucigalpa Toncontin Airport (TGU) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $20
- Round-Trip Transfer in Private Minivan from-to Lima Airport (LIM) in Lima City: $122
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Antalya 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 dayAntalya $25Lima $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $73
- Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $104
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.30
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Ice cream$3.49
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Coffee$2.95
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Donut$0.94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Market Food Tour: $33
- Lima Market Food Tour: $34
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $40
- Ceviche Cooking Class Including Pisco Sour Lesson: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $45
- Lima Food Tour: $45
- Street Food Tour in Miraflores District: $45
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Barranco Tour with Dinner: $47
- Bohemian tour of Barranco with Dinner: $47
- Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $46Lima $8.57
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Antalya Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.23
- Bazaar Self-Guided Smartphone App Tour: $6.00
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.73
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt And Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.89
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Night City Tour At Antalya with Cabrio Bus: $12
- Sulu Island and Adrasan Bay: Boat Tour with Lunch: $13
- Full-Day Private Rafting Adventure in Karabük Türkiye: $13
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)$16
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Movie Tickets$2.28
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- The best of Lima walking tour: $198
- Cultural Tour of the city of Lima & Gastronomic: $62
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $279
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $149
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $149
- 2d/1n Tour: Flight to the Nazca, Paracas and Huacachina Lines: $289
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Day Tour to Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3-Day Trip to Lima Tour Package: $150
- 3-Hour Private Scooter Tour through Miraflores with Guide: $50
- 360° Panoramic bus - Sightseeing Tour: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $20Lima $5.57
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$7.23
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Beer$4.03
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Cocktail$3.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $12
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $18
- Exclusive Pub Crawl with 10+ benefits: $18
- Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $18
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $25
- Local Wine Tour : $39
- Local Wine Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Lima, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya 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 Antalya Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya 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 Antalya or Lima?
Antalya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lima experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Antalya or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Antalya as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Antalya for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the summer, Antalya is much warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Antalya in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Antalya this time of the year. In the summer, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Lima. Antalya gets 376 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Antalya usually gets less rain in July than Lima. Antalya gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntalya 28°C (83°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Antalya are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Antalya because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Antalya is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 21°C (69°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Antalya gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Antalya usually receives more rain than Lima. Antalya gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntalya 21°C (69°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Antalya during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Antalya this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Antalya is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Antalya often gets less sunshine than Lima. Antalya gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Antalya gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntalya 11°C (51°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Antalya and Lima. Many travelers come to Antalya for the beaches and the natural beauty. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Antalya is cooler than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Antalya in April average around 16°C (62°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Antalya gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Antalya usually receives more rain than Lima. Antalya gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntalya 16°C (62°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Antalya
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 227 mm (8.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.