Which place is cheaper, Lima or Auckland?
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 Auckland or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Auckland and Lima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Auckland or Lima?
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
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 Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, 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 dayAuckland $172Lima $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $172, while the average daily cost in Lima is $97. 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 Auckland and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAuckland $100Lima $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $200Lima $106
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Auckland 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: Auckland Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Auckland $18Lima $6.21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.57
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Auckland Airport One-Way Private Transfer: Airport to CBD Hotels: $24
- Departure Transfer: Auckland Central City Centre to Auckland Airport: $25
- AKL Airport to City Centre|Hotels Private Transfer: $26
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Airport: $26
- Auckland:City Hotel Transfers to/from Cruise Ship in Minivan: $32
- Private Airport Transfer: Hotel → Auckland Airport (AKL): $40
- Airport Private Transfer: $43
- Auckland Airport Transfer To and From City Center: $47
- Auckland City Hotel to Cruise Ship Transfer by SUV: $47
- Auckland CBD to Auckland Airport - ONEWAY Private Transfer: $50
- Private Transfer from Auckland City to Auckland Cruise Port: $53
- Private One-Way Transfer: Auckland Airport to Auckland City Hotel: $53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.88
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Taxi Ride$5.88
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Short Taxi Ride$4.41
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: $50
- Transfer from Lima Airport to your hotel and vice versa: $175
- Transfer by car from the airport to the hotel: $60
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Tour Night Magic Water Park and Ravine with Transfer: $49
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- 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 Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- Private Transfers from/to Lima Airport (Price per Vehicle): $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Auckland 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 dayAuckland $46Lima $33
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $93
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $101
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $101
- Auckland Downtown Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorite Dishes: $128
- Waiheke Island: Private Sunset Wine Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $392
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $519
- From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $550
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.71
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Ice cream$3.82
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Coffee$3.24
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Donut$1.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Food tours on the forbidden side of Lima (Min. 3 Guests – Max. 6): $15
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $30
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $45
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $59
- Dinner at the Cala Restaurant in Lima: $63
- Lima Market Food Tour: $65
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Auckland $28Lima $9.39
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$121
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland to Volcanoes: North Island Self-Guided Adventure: $8.24
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $9.27
- Auckland City Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour: $14
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- Explore Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket: $16
- Vibrosaun Therapy Experience: $18
- Waitematā Harbour Cruise with Live Commentary: $20
- Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket: $23
- Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland: $23
- Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $23
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)$18
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Movie Tickets$2.50
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
- 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
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
- 3 Day Tour From Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Days Tour of Paracas Huacachina and Nazca: $275
- 3 Hour Private Electric Scooter Tour of Lima: $75
- 3 Hours Walking Tour of Lima Old Town and Catacumbs: $59
- 4 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $299
- 8-Hour Private Tour Lima Viceroyalty and Gold Museum with Lunch: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAuckland $13Lima $6.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $110
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $118
- Kumeu Wineries / Brewery: $133
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $159
- Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $168
- Kumeu Wine Tasting & Local Flavours Tour: Vines, Brews & Views: $178
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $180
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $183
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $184
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $217
- Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $278
- Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: $301
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$7.91
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Beer$4.41
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Cocktail$3.53
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Discover Barranco's Nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $38
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $50
- Local Wine Tour: $77
- From Lima Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Dunes and Wine Tour: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Auckland and Lima, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Auckland is in Pacific 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland 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 Auckland Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Auckland or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Auckland 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 Auckland or Lima?
Auckland 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 Auckland or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Auckland as well as Lima. Many visitors come to Auckland in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In January, Auckland is generally around the same temperature as Limain July. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 20°C (68°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Auckland this time of the year. In the summer, Auckland often gets more sunshine than Limain July. Auckland gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Auckland usually gets more rain in January than Limain July. Auckland gets 67 mm (2.6 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 January and JulyAuckland 20°C (68°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Auckland are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Auckland is cooler than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Auckland averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in October.
Auckland usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Auckland gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In April, Auckland usually receives more rain than Limain October. Auckland gets 95 mm (3.7 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 April and OctoberAuckland 16°C (61°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Auckland during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Auckland because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the winter, Auckland is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Auckland in July average around 11°C (52°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F)in January.
In the winter, Auckland often gets less sunshine than Limain January. Auckland gets 141 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 Auckland. Auckland usually gets more rain in July than Limain January. Auckland gets 135 mm (5.3 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 July and JanuaryAuckland 11°C (52°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Auckland and Lima. The beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Auckland this time of year. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Auckland is generally much colder than Limain April. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 14°C (58°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Auckland usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during spring. Auckland gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Auckland usually receives more rain than Limain April. Auckland gets 83 mm (3.3 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 October and AprilAuckland 14°C (58°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Auckland
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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