Should you visit Cordoba or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cordoba or Lima, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Lima or Cordoba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cordoba is $47, while the average daily cost in Lima is $60. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cordoba and Lima in more detail.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR):
$19
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Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport:
$56
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Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station:
$75
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Cordoba Private Arrival Transfer:
$100
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Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver:
$100
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Cordoba Private Departure Transfer:
$100
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Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga:
$261
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Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer:
$275
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Private Transfer from Córdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$336
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Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer:
$444
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Private Transfer: Córdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba:
$622
Typical Local Transportation prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride
$5.28
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Taxi Ride
$5.28
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Short Taxi Ride
$3.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
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Nazca lines private transfer from Lima:
$790
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LIMA - PERÚ, 4 Days and 3 Nights + acommodation *** + Transfer + 4 tours IN LIMA:
$559
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Private transfer from Lima Airport to Paracas (price per vehicle):
$490
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Nazca lines tour private transfer to Nazca:
$490
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Private transfer from Lima city to Paracas (price per vehicle):
$480
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From Palomino Islands Cruise & Swimming with Sea Lions with Transfers:
$125
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Lima round trip transfers airport - hotel - airport + City Tour:
$89
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Private Largevan Transfer - Arrival Lima Airport to Hotel:
$80
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Round trip private transfer to Lima Airport:
$80
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Private Transfer from Lima Airport to hotels in Miraflores or Viceversa:
$79
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Palomino Islands Swim with sea lions Lima with Transfers included.:
$75
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Lima Jorge Chavez Airport Transfer:
$66
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 day
Cordoba $22
Lima $14
Typical Food prices in Cordoba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
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Empanadas
$0.10
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Sandwich
$0.03
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Ice Cream
$0.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
For Cordoba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cordoba Spanish Cooking Class & Market Tour:
$118
Typical Food prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two
$4.23
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Ice cream
$3.44
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Coffee
$2.91
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Donut
$0.92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
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Virtual Peruvian Cooking Class "Lomo Saltado":
$18
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Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour:
$45
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#1 Lima Food Tour and Local Markets (Small Group):
$46
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#1 Peruvian Food Tour through Local Markets (Small Group):
$46
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Delicious Food Tour through Local Markets:
$46
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#1 Dancing Horse Show & Dinner Buffet & Barranco Night Tour:
$46
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Dancing Horse Show & Dinner Buffet & Barranco Night Tour:
$46
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Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant:
$49
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Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima:
$52
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Half-Day Fountains Tour with Dinner & Folklore Show:
$53
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Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets:
$55
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Dinner Show and Exhibition of Peruvian Horse including Pick up & drop off:
$55
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
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Private Walking Tour of the Patios of San Basilio in Cordoba:
$12
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Cordoba Jewish Quartier Guided Tour:
$15
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Patios of Cordoba Festival Tour:
$15
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Guided Tour of Medina Azahara at Night:
$17
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Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour:
$19
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Guided Tour to the Popular Patios of Cordoba:
$19
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Patios tour in Cordoba:
$19
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Alcázar Reyes Cristianos Guided Tour with Tickets & Priority Access:
$19
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Olive Oil tasting breakfast & Tour:
$19
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Patios of Cordoba Walking Tour in Spanish:
$20
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Medina Azahara Tour from Cordoba:
$21
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Cordoba's Authentic Patios: 2-Hour Tour with Tickets:
$22
Typical Entertainment prices in Lima
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
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#1 Artsy & Cultural Barranco Walking tour (Small Group):
$30
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#1 Artsy Barranco & Lima City Tour (Small Group):
$60
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#1 Beautiful Fountains Park & Light Show - Night Tour (Small Group):
$30
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#1 City Tour by Night & Magic Fountains Park - Light Show (Small Group):
$34
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#1 City Tour in Lima from the Airport (private service):
$46
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#1 Lima City Tour - Lunch & Pachacamac Archaeological site (Small Group):
$80
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#1 Lima Walking City Tour (Small Group):
$30
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#1 Lunahuana Valley & Rafting Experience - from Lima (Small Group):
$140
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#1 Miraflores, Barranco & San Isidro Tour (Small Group):
$34
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#1 Sandboarding - Buggy Tour & Huacachina Oasis - from Lima (Small Group):
$146
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#1 The Gold Museum of Peru & Lima City tour (Small Group):
$80
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#1 The Gold Museum of Peru Tour (Small Group):
$40
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
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Evening Wine Tasting Córdoba:
$25
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Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting:
$35
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Córdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting:
$107
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Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita:
$130
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
$7.11
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Beer
$3.96
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Cocktail
$3.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
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Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Oasis + Wine Tour (Unique Experience):
$226
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Mysterious Nazca Lines, Overflight from Ica, Huacachina Oasis & Wine Tour!:
$490
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cordoba and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Cordoba.
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