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.
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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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, 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 dayBali $79Lima $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $79, 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 Bali and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $37Lima $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $74Lima $106
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.11Lima $6.21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$2.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Jimbaran and Uluwatu Hotel: $16
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
- Private Bali Transfer & Costumize Day trip: $18
- Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $25
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bali Airport: $33
- Ubud ATV Quad Bike Ticket And Transfer: $34
- Bali Sea Walker Under Water Experience With Hotel Transfer: $37
- Lombok : private Transfer from bangsal port to kuta lombok: $38
- Bangsal Harbour to Kuta Lombok Private Transfer: $39
- Bali to/from Gili Air: Fast Boat with Optional Bali Transfer: $44
- Fast Boat Transfers between Bali and Lombok: $44
- Ubud Highlight Private Tour with Transfer: $48
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:
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- mc luxury transfer: $10
- Lima Airport One Way Private Transfer LIM to Lima City Center: $12
- Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel or Hotel-Airport!!: $15
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $15
- Private Jorge Chávez Airport Transfer – Safe & Reliable Service: $16
- Private Executive Transfers in Lima: $16
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Hotels in Lima: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM): $17
- Private Transfer from Callao Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $18
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $18
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
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Food Meals for one dayBali $32Lima $33
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.11
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Lunch for Two$12
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Bali Cafe for Two$24
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Lunch for Two$7.24
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Lunch for 2$8.02
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Dinner for 2$8.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Bali include Sunset: $21
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset: $30
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran beach: $38
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $41
- Nusa Dua: Bali Cooking Class Spice Herb Garden Visit-Free Pick Up: $42
- Bali Village Sunset Experience – Jamu, Local Sweets & Dinner: $45
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner: $65
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Bali Street Food Tour: $65
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$3.23
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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): $5.00
- Local Food Tour at an Iconic Market!!: $24
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $45
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $49
- Lima Street Food Tour : Try the best Peruvian street food: $49
- Private Cooking Class in Causa & Lomo Saltado: $50
- Private Churros Cooking Class, Miraflores & Hotel Pickup: $50
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- 4h Cooking Class in Iconic Dishes & Bottomless Drinks: $55
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $55
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $9.72Lima $9.38
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$48
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Snorkelling Trip$11
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Cooking School$25
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Skip-the-Line: Uluwatu Kecak Dance Ticket (First Session): $8.95
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $11
- Kecak Fire Dance Performance Ticket Karang Boma at Uluwatu: $11
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $12
- Secret Comedy Night Bali Ticket: $12
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Melasti Beach: $14
- Kecak Fire and Dance Show at Uluwatu Temple Entry Ticket: $16
- Uluwatu Kecak Tickets A Spectacular Show: $18
- Best Full Day Of Ubud Private Guided Tour: $19
- Ulu Petanu Waterfall Monkey Forest And Swing Private Guided Tour: $20
- Bali Jetski Watersport Nusa Dua Beach Experience: $23
- Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking and Rice Terrace Adventure: $25
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:
- Lima Cathedral Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Historic Lima & Catacombs Tour with Optional Pickup: $19
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Colorful Barranco Tour and Street Art: $20
- Private Tour with guide in Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI: $20
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $21
- City Tour in Lima: $23
- Barranco Street Art Tour - Unmasked: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $2.87Lima $6.10
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
- Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $24
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $38
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali 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 Bali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bali 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 Bali.
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).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 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).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 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).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 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).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Bali
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| 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) |
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