A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bali vs. Lima for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bali 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 Bali and Lima can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bali or Lima?

Bali

Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.

Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.

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.

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Which place is cheaper, Lima or Bali?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $87, while the average daily cost in Lima is $89. 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 Bali and Lima in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bali $41
    Lima $49
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bali $82
    Lima $98
Compare Hotels in Bali and Lima

Looking for a hotel in Bali 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.

Hotels in Bali


Hotels in Lima


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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: Bali Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bali $8.92
    Lima $5.67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:


  • Motorbike Rental
    $3.06

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:

  • Bali to/from Gili Air: Fast Boat with Optional Bali Transfer: $1.59
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
  • Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer: $15
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Jimbaran and Uluwatu Hotel: $16
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
  • Ngurah Rai Bali Airport Private Transfer: $17
  • Private Transfer Ubud-Seminyak-Kuta-Uluwatu-Jimbaran: $19
  • Bali : Safari & Marine Park Round-Trip Transfer Only: $22
  • Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Nusa Dua: $23
  • Private Transfer Between Ubud and Canggu: $24
  • Denpasar Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $25
  • Mount Batur Sunrise Hike Including Transfer & All Cost: $26

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    $5.37
  • Taxi Ride
    $5.37
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $4.03

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:

  • QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.50
  • Lima Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Miraflores: $5.63
  • Lima Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Lima city center: $6.00
  • SHARED AIRPORT TRANSFER - From or To Lima Airport: $11
  • LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
  • Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $14
  • Airport Private Transfer: $15
  • Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Hotels in Lima: $16
  • Lima Private Transfer from City to Airport (LIM): $18
  • Lima Private Airport Transfer (LIM) to City: $18
  • Airport to Hotel Transfer: $18
  • Private Transfer Lima Airport (QuickLlama Airport Shuttle): $20

Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Lima?

Prices for flights to both Lima and Bali 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bali $35
    Lima $30
Typical Food Prices in Bali

Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:


  • Coffee
    $1.23
  • Lunch for Two
    $13
  • Bali Cafe for Two
    $27
  • Lunch for Two
    $7.96
  • Lunch for 2
    $8.82
  • Dinner for 2
    $9.68

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.

  • Private Tour Rafting Uluwatu Kecak Dance Sunset and Dinner in Jimbaran Bay: $28
  • Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
  • Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
  • Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
  • From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
  • Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
  • Padang-Padang Beach+ Uluwatu Sunset and Kecak Dance + Dinner: $49
  • Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $51
  • Private Balinese Cooking Class in a Family Home: $54
  • Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $55
  • Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
  • Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner: $65

Typical Food Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:


  • Lunch for Two
    $4.30
  • Ice cream
    $3.49
  • Coffee
    $2.95
  • Donut
    $0.94

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.

  • Miraflores: Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour: $40
  • Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
  • Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $49
  • Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $55
  • Ceviche Cooking Class Including Pisco Sour Lesson: $55
  • Food History & Local Markets (Food Tour): $56
  • Lima's Food Tour through Local Markets & Barranco Visit: $59
  • Lima's #1 Reviewed Cooking Class: $59
  • Peruvian Cooking Class: $59
  • Lima Market Food Tour: $60
  • Food Tour on Local Market: $64
  • Lima Street Food Tour: $65

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bali $11
    Lima $8.57
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:


  • Spa for Two
    $53
  • Snorkelling Trip
    $12
  • Cooking School
    $28

Tours and Activities in Bali

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:

  • Bali Water Sport Adventure: Parasailing-SeaWalker-FlyFish-JetSki : $5.95
  • Bali Water Sports Adventure: $7.89
  • Bali Bird Park: 1-Day Admission Ticket: $8.92
  • Private Tour to New Indonesia Urban Destination: $13
  • Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
  • Pengelipuran Village, Rice Terrace & Waterfall Tour: $16
  • Uluwatu Temple Tour with Optional Kecak Dance Ticket: $16
  • Uluwatu Kecak Tickets A Spectacular Show: $18
  • Tanah Lot Temple Guided Tour: $18
  • Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $18
  • Gunung Kawi Rice Terrace Swing And Waterfall Private Guided Tour : $20
  • Bali Sea Walker Experience at Nusa Dua Beach: $21

Typical Entertainment Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:


  • Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)
    $16
  • Movie Tickets
    $2.28

Tours and Activities in Lima

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:

  • Walking Tour Lima Historic Center (small group): $10
  • bike tour: $12
  • Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $13
  • Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
  • Lima Historic Center Walking Tour: $15
  • Party tour Fridays Barranco / Saturdays Miraflores: $18
  • Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima : $19
  • Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
  • Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
  • Lima by night including Catacombs & Water Show Tour: $23
  • Colorful Barranco Tour and Street Art: $23
  • colonial lima walking tour + pisco tasting: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bali $3.16
    Lima $5.57

Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:


  • Bottle of Wine
    $7.22
  • Beer
    $4.03
  • Cocktail
    $3.22

Sample the Local Flavors in Lima

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:

  • Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $23
  • Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $24
  • Pisco Pub Crawl: $35
  • Local Wine Tour : $60
  • Local Wine Tour: $60
  • Pub Crawl in Lima: $100
  • From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Day Trip: $105
  • 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


When comparing the travel costs between Bali and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Bali is in Asia and Lima is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bali or Lima?

Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali 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 Bali 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 Bali or Lima in the Summer?

Both Lima and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

The dry season in Bali is April to September. In July, Bali usually receives more rain than Lima. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Bali is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Bali 27°C (81°F) 
    Lima 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Bali or Lima in the Autumn?

Both Lima and Bali during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.

October to March is the rainy season in Bali. Bali usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

It's quite sunny in Bali. In the autumn, Bali often gets more sunshine than Lima. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.

Bali is a little warmer than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Bali 27°C (81°F) 
    Lima 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Bali or Lima in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Lima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Also, October to March is the rainy season in Bali. In January, Bali usually receives more rain than Lima. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Bali usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.

In the winter, Bali is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bali in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Bali 26°C (79°F) 
    Lima 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Bali or Lima in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Bali as well as Lima. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.

Also, April to September in Bali is the dry season. Bali usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Bali gets 70 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 Bali this time of the year. In the spring, Bali often gets more sunshine than Lima. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.

In April, Bali is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Bali 27°C (81°F) 
    Lima 22°C (72°F)

Typical Weather for Lima and Bali

Bali Lima
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C (79°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Feb 26°C (79°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Mar 27°C (81°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Apr 27°C (81°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 22°C (72°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
May 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 20°C (68°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Jun 27°C (81°F) 50 mm (2 in) 19°C (66°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 18°C (64°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 17°C (63°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 50 mm (2 in) 18°C (64°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Oct 27°C (81°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 20°C (68°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 22°C (72°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)