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

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

Where Should I go: Brasilia or Lima?

Brasilia

The capital city of Brazil, Brasilia is a uniquely-planned city that was constructed in four years from 1956-1960 in the shape of a large bird or airplane. Renowned for its modern architecture, the city listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and attracts architecture aficionados worldwide.

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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best 10-Day Tours in Brazil, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.


Which place is cheaper, Lima or Brasilia?

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 Brasilia is $95, while the average daily cost in Lima is $88. 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 Brasilia and Lima in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brasilia $31
    Lima $48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brasilia $62
    Lima $96
Compare Hotels in Brasilia and Lima

Looking for a hotel in Brasilia 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 Brasilia


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: Brasilia Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brasilia $20
    Lima $5.62

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima

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


  • Taxi Ride
    $5.32
  • Taxi Ride
    $5.32
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $3.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:

  • Airport Transfer Service in Lima: $95
  • 3-Day Trip to Lima Tour Package, hotels & transfers: $150
  • Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $166
  • J.Chavez Airport to Miraflores City Hotels- Round Trip Transfer: $42
  • Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $62
  • LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
  • Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $154
  • Lima : Private transfer between airport to your destination: $29
  • Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
  • Lima Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
  • Lima Airport Departure Transfer: $27
  • Lima Airport Round Trip Transfer: $53

Is it cheaper to fly into Brasilia or Lima?

Prices for flights to both Lima and Brasilia 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
    Brasilia $50
    Lima $30

Typical Food Prices in Lima

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


  • Lunch for Two
    $4.26
  • Ice cream
    $3.46
  • Coffee
    $2.93
  • Donut
    $0.93

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: $22
  • Ceviche Cooking Class Including Pisco Sour Lesson: $40
  • Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $40
  • Lima Night: Cooking Experience with locals & Magic Water Show: $43
  • Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
  • Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $49
  • Food History & Local Markets (Food Tour): $56
  • 4-dish Peruvian Food Cooking Class + Pisco Sour Making: $56
  • Lima's Food Tour through Local Markets & Barranco Visit: $59
  • Peruvian Cooking Class: $59
  • Lima Market Food Tour: $60
  • Best Cooking Classes and Local Market Visit in Miraflores: $60

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brasilia $18
    Lima $8.49

Tours and Activities in Brasilia

Here are a few actual costs in Brasilia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Brasilia Tour: $39
  • Brasilia : Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $60

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
    $2.26

Tours and Activities in Lima

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

  • Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $13
  • Peruvian Craft Coffee Tasting Experience - 1 hr: $15
  • Lima Historic Center Walking Tour: $15
  • Party tour Fridays Barranco / Saturdays Miraflores: $18
  • Private Guided Tour in Miraflores at Night: $19
  • Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima : $19
  • Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
  • Private Tour with guide in Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI: $20
  • Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $22
  • Fun Lima City Tour: Alternative & Controversial: $22
  • Colorful Barranco Tour and Street Art: $23
  • Coffee tasting experience at Terrua Cafe: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brasilia $13
    Lima $5.52

Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima

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


  • Bottle of Wine
    $7.16
  • Beer
    $3.99
  • Cocktail
    $3.19

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
  • Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $23
  • Pub Crawl in Lima: $36
  • Local Wine Tour: $50
  • Local Wine Tour : $60
  • From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Tour: $105


When comparing the travel costs between Brasilia and Lima, we can see that Brasilia 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. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Brasilia or Lima?

Lima has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Brasilia. When comparing the sizes of Brasilia 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.