Which place is cheaper, Lima or Ayutthaya?
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 Ayutthaya or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Ayutthaya 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: Ayutthaya or Lima?
Ayutthaya
Once the largest city in the world, Ayutthaya, is the example of an ancient capital within a modern city. Located in the central plains of Thailand, this spot is ideally located between China, India and the Malay Archipelago creating the perfect place for trade in Asia. Eighteenth century maps from Holland and France show golden palaces, large ceremony spots and trading vessels from all over the world. Suddenly, in 1767, Ayutthaya experienced a tragic fall from grace with a Burmese invasion burning much of the city to the ground.
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 Cultural Tours in Thailand, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Thailand, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Ayutthaya Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAyutthaya $83Lima $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Ayutthaya is $83, while the average daily cost in Lima is $98. 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 Ayutthaya and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAyutthaya $23Lima $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAyutthaya $46Lima $108
Compare Hotels in Ayutthaya and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Ayutthaya 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: Ayutthaya Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ayutthaya $28Lima $6.24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ayutthaya
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ayutthaya are as follows:
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River Ferry Crossing$0.61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.91
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Taxi Ride$5.91
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Short Taxi Ride$4.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Lima Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Miraflores: $5.90
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- Lima Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Lima city center: $7.04
- LIM Airport Private Transfer to/from Lima City Center: $10
- Lima Airport : Bus transfer to/from Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $11
- Lima Airport One Way Private Transfer LIM to Lima City Center: $12
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Transfer: Lima City Center to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $14
- Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel or Hotel-Airport!!: $15
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $15
- Lima Airport Transfer Service Available 24 7: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Ayutthaya or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Ayutthaya 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 dayAyutthaya $38Lima $33
Typical Food Prices in Ayutthaya
Some typical examples of dining costs in Ayutthaya are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$4.26
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Ice Cream$0.91
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Breakfast for 2$4.26
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Breakfast for 2$11
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.73
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Ice cream$3.84
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Coffee$3.25
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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.
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $30
- Lima : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $36
- #1 Rated Cooking Class with Best Dishes & Pisco Sour: $44
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $46
- Miraflores: Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class – Ceviche, Seafood, and Pisco Sour: $47
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- 4h Cooking Class in Iconic Dishes & Bottomless Drinks: $50
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- Private Cooking Class in Causa & Lomo Saltado: $50
- Peruvian Cooking Class with Chef Lucia Dabdoub: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ayutthaya $30Lima $9.43
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ayutthaya
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Ayutthaya are as follows:
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Temple Entrances (2)$6.08
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Wat Entrance$1.52
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$2.51
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Miraflores: Local Walking Tour & Free eBook: $1.10
- Historical Center Guided Walking Tour for Tips: $1.14
- Barranco Walking Tour – Street Art & Photo Stops: $2.00
- Historic Center Walking Tour with Guide: $2.00
- Tour a pie con Guía Local por el Centro Histórico: $2.00
- Barranco Tour: Street Art and Hot Spots: $10
- Lima Cathedral Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Catch, Review, Improve: Lima Surf Coaching Experience: $13
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Miraflores and Barranco Walking Tour with Beer: $15
- City Walking Tour with College Student Guides: $18
- Walking Tour in the Historical Centre and China Town: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAyutthaya $20Lima $6.13
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$7.95
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Beer$4.43
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Cocktail$3.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Pub Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $5.00
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Pub Crawl Social Drinks in Barranco & Miraflores: $18
- Barranco's Nightlife Tour with Bar Crawl & Free Shots: $20
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $22
- Miraflores Nightlife Tour with Bar Crawl & Free Shots: $24
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $38
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $38
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $50
- Peruvian Wine Tasting in an Exclusive Setting: $94
- From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Day Trip: $105
- From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Tour: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ayutthaya and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. And not only is Ayutthaya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ayutthaya is in Asia 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 Ayutthaya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ayutthaya 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 Lima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lima than you might in Ayutthaya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ayutthaya Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ayutthaya or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Ayutthaya. When comparing the sizes of Ayutthaya 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 Ayutthaya or Lima?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Ayutthaya or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Ayutthaya are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ayutthaya throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Ayutthaya. In July, Ayutthaya usually receives more rain than Lima. Ayutthaya gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Ayutthaya usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Ayutthaya gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
Ayutthaya is much warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Ayutthaya averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAyutthaya 29°C (84°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Ayutthaya or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Ayutthaya during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Ayutthaya because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
October to April is the dry season in Ayutthaya. May to October is the rainy season in Ayutthaya. It rains a lot this time of the year in Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Ayutthaya gets 180 mm (7.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Ayutthaya. In the autumn, Ayutthaya often gets more sunshine than Lima. Ayutthaya gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Ayutthaya is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ayutthaya in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAyutthaya 28°C (82°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Ayutthaya or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ayutthaya and Lima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ayutthaya year-round. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Ayutthaya usually receives more rain than Lima. Ayutthaya gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In Ayutthaya, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ayutthaya usually receives more sunshine than Lima during winter. Ayutthaya gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Ayutthaya is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Ayutthaya average around 25°C (78°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAyutthaya 25°C (78°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ayutthaya or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ayutthaya as well as Lima. Ayutthaya attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Also, October to April in Ayutthaya is the dry season. May to October in Ayutthaya is the rainy season. Ayutthaya usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Ayutthaya gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ayutthaya this time of the year. In the spring, Ayutthaya often gets more sunshine than Lima. Ayutthaya gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
It's very hot in Ayutthaya this time of the year. Ayutthaya is a little warmer than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Ayutthaya averages around 31°C (88°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAyutthaya 31°C (88°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Ayutthaya
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (78°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 30°C (85°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 292 mm (11.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 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.