Which place is cheaper, Lima or Cordoba?
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 Cordoba 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 Cordoba 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: Cordoba or Lima?
Cordoba
Cordoba is a Spanish city located in the southern province of Andalusia. With a culture embedded in Islamic heritage, the city is home to many architectural gems, the most significant being La Mezquita. Andalucía's major river, the Guadalquivir, flows just below the Mezquita, and the riverfront streets are bustling with lively restaurants and bars. Other popular centers of activity include the Jewish Quarter, Muslim Quarter, and the Old City.
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 Spain, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, 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 dayCordoba €151Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Cordoba is €151, while the average daily cost in Lima is €81. 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 Cordoba and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCordoba €68Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCordoba €136Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Cordoba and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Cordoba 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: Cordoba Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cordoba €28Lima €5.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cordoba:
- Guided tour of Medina Azahara with transfer from Córdoba: $30
- Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station: $60
- Private Sedan Departure Transfer Cordoba to Cordoba Airport ODB: $78
- Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver: $145
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Short Taxi Ride€3.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $17
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $17
- Private Airport Transfer to Miraflores San Isidro and Barranco: $18
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima Hotels: $18
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Cordoba or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Cordoba 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 dayCordoba €58Lima €27
Typical Food Prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cordoba are as follows:
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Ice Cream€1.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cordoba.
- Paella and Salmorejo 2-Hour Cooking Class in Córdoba: $80
- Feed the Fire Cordoba Cooking Class & Market Tour: $168
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.91
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Ice cream€3.17
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Coffee€2.69
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Donut€0.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $32
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $40
- Lima Food Tour - Prepare your Anticuchos and Pisco Sour : $48
- #1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class: $49
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $55
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Peru’s Most Beloved Recipes Cooking Class: $58
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Lima Night: Cooking Experience with locals: $65
- Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting: $65
- Vegan Peruvian Food Cooking Class | Ceviche + Pisco Sour: $69
- 4 iconic restaurants of Lima / 3-hour guided food tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cordoba €25Lima €7.79
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cordoba are as follows:
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Garden Entrance Fee€6.00
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cordoba are as follows:
- Jewish Quarter to Mosque-Cathedral: A Self-Guided Cordoba Tour: $9.99
- Guided tour of Medina Azahara: $12
- Guided Tour of the Cordoba Patio Competition : $12
- Guided Tour of the Mosque and Cathedral of Cordoba in Spanish: $13
- Guided Tour of the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba: $14
- Guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba in Spanish: $14
- Cordoba's Authentic Patios: 2-Hour Tour with Tickets: $17
- Walking Tour in Heritage center of Cordoba: $17
- Cordoba Jewish Quartier Guided Tour: $18
- Guided Tour to the Popular Patios of Cordoba: $18
- Medina Azahara Guided Tour The Caliph City: $18
- Medina Azahara Experience Without Transportation: $19
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)€15
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Movie Tickets€2.07
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting: $16
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Bike Tour Lima: $19
- Water Magic Circuit Lima Night Tour by Panoramic Bus: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Bohemian and artistic ravine walking tour: $22
- Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups): $24
- Pisco Sour experience with mini causitas at República del Pisco: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCordoba €37Lima €5.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cordoba:
- Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba: $29
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€6.57
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Beer€3.66
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Cocktail€2.93
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $19
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $30
- Local Wine Tour : $55
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima : $138
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cordoba and Lima, we can see that Cordoba is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cordoba is in Europe 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 Lima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lima 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 Cordoba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cordoba than you might in Lima.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cordoba Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cordoba or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Cordoba. When comparing the sizes of Cordoba 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 Cordoba or Lima?
Cordoba has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lima experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cordoba or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Cordoba are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Cordoba this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Cordoba is much warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cordoba in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. Cordoba usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Cordoba gets 358 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cordoba usually receives less rain than Lima. Cordoba gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCordoba 27°C (81°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Cordoba during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Cordoba for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In October, Cordoba is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Cordoba average around 19°C (66°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Cordoba. In the autumn, Cordoba often gets more sunshine than Lima. Cordoba gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Cordoba usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Cordoba gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCordoba 19°C (66°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cordoba and Lima. Many visitors come to Cordoba in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Cordoba is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Cordoba averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Cordoba usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Cordoba gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cordoba usually receives more rain than Lima. Cordoba gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCordoba 10°C (50°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cordoba as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Cordoba for the natural beauty during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the spring, Cordoba is cooler than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cordoba in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cordoba this time of the year. In the spring, Cordoba often gets more sunshine than Lima. Cordoba gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Cordoba usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Cordoba gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCordoba 16°C (60°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Cordoba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 84 mm (3.3 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.