Which place is cheaper, Lima or Bangkok?
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 Bangkok or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and Lima can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bangkok or Lima?
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, 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 dayBangkok $102Lima $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $102, 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 Bangkok and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $49Lima $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $98Lima $108
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok 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: Bangkok Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $6.36Lima $6.24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.43
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Skytrain Ticket$4.86
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.97
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Ferry Ride$0.79
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Taxi From Airport$7.60
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Short Taxi Ride$2.74
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Boat Taxi$1.52
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Trains to airport$4.86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Museum of Contemporary Art Moca Bangkok Entry Ticket and transfer: $14
- Suvarnabhumi BKK Airport Private Transfer to/from Bangkok/Pattaya: $15
- Suvarnabhumi BKK Airport Private Transfer to City Center: $15
- Private Departure Transfer : Bangkok Hotel to BKK/DMK airport: $15
- Arrival Transfer from BKK Airport to Bangkok Hotel: $15
- Bangkok Ancient City Admission Ticket With Optional Transfers: $15
- Private Transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK): $15
- BKK Airport Private Transfer to Bangkok Hotel (Toll Included): $17
- Private transfer from Hotel in Bangkok to BKK Airport: $17
- Transfer Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK) to Bangkok City Center: $19
- Shared Airport Transfer: Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Bangkok Hotel: $19
- Bangkok Airport(BKK) to Bangkok hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $20
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:
- Guided Assistance -Hassle-free service -Airport -Hotel transfers: $30
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $42
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- LIMA CAR TRANSFER - Private Service: $29
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $160
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $47
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores city - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Lima Airport : Bus transfer to/from Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $11
- Lima Airport Arrival Private Transfer: $30
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer: $23
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Bangkok 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 dayBangkok $35Lima $33
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$27
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.08
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.37
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.91
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.08
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Pad Thai$2.13
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Airport Lunch for 2$17
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Lunch for 2$23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner: $24
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Buffet Dinner or Lunch: $24
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $27
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $28
- Chao Phraya River Meridian Dinner Buffet Cruise Tour: $28
- Chao Phraya Princess Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $29
- Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok's Old Town with Market Tour: $30
- Alangka Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $30
- Bangkok Sunset or Evening Dinner Cruise (The Planet Cruise): $30
- Smile Riverside Cruise Luxury Buffet Dinner from Bangkok: $31
- Pink Chili - Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Bangkok: $31
- Nopparat’s Traditional Thai Dinner & Dance: $31
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
- Culinary Experience with Pizzas - Barranco: $39
- #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
- Lima Central Market Food Tour with Tastings: $48
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $17Lima $9.43
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.86
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.52
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.08
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$73
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Fish Pedicure$4.56
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.04
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Siriraj Museum (2)$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.00
- Bangkok Chinatown Eats: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $6.99
- Bangkok's Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl.): $6.99
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $6.99
- Bangkok's Wireless Road: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Space and Time Cube Tickets in Bangkok: $9.40
- Erawan Museum Ticket (NON THAI): $10
- Bangkok Erawan Museum Ticket (NON-THAI): $10
- Skip the Line: Patpong Museum Guided Tour: $11
- Ancient City Admission Ticket(Non-Thai only)-Bangkok: $14
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
- Historic Center Walking Tour with Guide: $2.00
- Tour a pie con Guía Local por el Centro Histórico: $2.00
- Barranco Walking Tour – Street Art & Photo Stops: $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
- Walking Tour in the Historical Centre and China Town: $18
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.55Lima $6.13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- GoGo Bar Crawl With Party Vehicle and Party Guide: $63
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 comparing the travel costs between Bangkok and Lima, we can see that Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 52% larger than the population of Bangkok. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Lima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Lima. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Bangkok usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Bangkok gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
Bangkok is much warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Lima. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season. Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In the autumn, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Lima. Bangkok gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Bangkok is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bangkok in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok 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 Bangkok is November to February. In January, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Lima. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually receives more sunshine than Lima during winter. Bangkok gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bangkok is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 27°C (80°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Bangkok during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. Bangkok usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. In the spring, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Lima. Bangkok gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Bangkok is a little warmer than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 31°C (87°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Bangkok
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| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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