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 $159Lima $90
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $159, while the average daily cost in Lima is $90. 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 $88Lima $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $176Lima $98
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 $16Lima $5.76
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$9.55
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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:
- Departure Transfer: Auckland Central City Centre to Auckland Airport: $26
- Arrival Transfer: Auckland Airport to Auckland Central City Centre: $26
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Airport: $27
- Auckland:City Hotel Transfers to/from Cruise Ship in Minivan: $27
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland HTL-APT (AKL): $38
- Auckland Downtown Hotel Transfers to/from Cruise Ship in Minivan : $39
- Auckland - Private Transfer from Cruise Port to or from Airport: $40
- Private Auckland Airport Transfer – 24/7 One-Way to/from City : $40
- Airport Private Transfer: $45
- Private Transfer from Auckland City to Auckland Cruise Port: $52
- Private Transfer From Auckland City To Auckland Airport Oaks: $58
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport Oaks To Auckland City: $58
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.45
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Taxi Ride$5.45
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Short Taxi Ride$4.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- We are located in Miraflores : we offer Toars in lima Peru and transfers.: $30
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima HTL-APT (LIM): $34
- Transfers from / to Lima airport: $43
- Transfer in Private Van from the Airport to Hotels in Lima: $50
- Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel or Hotel-Airport!!: $25
- Transfer from the Airport to Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $18
- Transfer from Lima Airport to your hotel and vice versa: $175
- Transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores, Barranco SanIsidro: $30
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Tour Night Magic Water Park and Ravine with Transfer : $49
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer Lima (LIM) to City: $36
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 $31
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.77
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: $95
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $98
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $104
- Local Auckland Food Tour : Explore the suburbs!: $168
- [PRIVATE] HOT Pool. Wine. Dinner. Sunset: $275
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $534
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.36
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Ice cream$3.54
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Coffee$3.00
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Donut$0.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $28
- Miraflores: Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour: $40
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $44
- Peruvian Cooking Class: $44
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $45
- Market Tour and Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $47
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $49
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $55
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Food History & Local Markets (Food Tour): $56
- Lima's #1 Reviewed Cooking Class: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Auckland $28Lima $8.70
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)$120
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $19
- Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $24
- Auckland CBD: Escape Game Adventure: $27
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour: $31
- Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket : $32
- Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise: $33
- Return Ferry Ticket to Rangitoto Island: $35
- From Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket: $35
- Auckland Glowworm Tour: $36
- All Blacks Experience Guided Cultural Tour: $39
- Wētā Workshop Unleashed Guided Tour Ticket: $39
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$2.32
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $27
- Lima Highlights! City Tour + Miraflores, Barranco & San Isidro: $85
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- Sunset in Huacachina and Tacama: Private Tour from Lima: $220
- The best of Lima walking tour: $210
- 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: $279
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $149
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
- 2-Hour Private Tour of Miraflores with Drone Video Included: $39
- 3-Hour Private Scooter Tour through Miraflores with Guide: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAuckland $13Lima $5.66
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland: $107
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $110
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $140
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour with Lunch: $149
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $164
- Kumeu Wineries / Brewery : $168
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $168
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $179
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $183
- Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $192
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $209
- Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $214
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$7.33
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Beer$4.09
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Cocktail$3.27
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $18
- Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $18
- Discover Miraflores Nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $19
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $24
- Pisco Pub Crawl: $35
- Local Wine Tour: $58
- Local wine tasting in Lima: $96
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $100
- From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Day Trip: $105
- From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Tour: $105
- From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Day Trip: $114
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
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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