Should you visit Cordoba or Lima?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cordoba or Lima, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison 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 $56, while the average daily cost in Lima is $59. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cordoba and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Cordoba can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $20, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $40.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $76 for a double occupancy room in Lima.
Food
Food in Cordoba costs travelers about $26 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
On average, meal and food prices in Lima cost around $14 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $5.60.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cordoba $26
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
$0.12
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Sandwich
$0.04
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Ice Cream
$0.04
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
$4.14
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Ice cream
$3.36
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Coffee
$2.84
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Donut
$0.90
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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Dancing Horse Show & Dinner Buffet & Barranco Night Tour:
$46
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#1 Lima Food Tour and Local Markets (Small Group):
$46
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#1 Dancing Horse Show & Dinner Buffet & Barranco Night Tour:
$46
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Delicious Food Tour through Local Markets:
$46
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#1 Peruvian Food Tour through Local Markets (Small Group):
$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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3–Hour Restaurant Dinner and Show Experience:
$55
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Dinner Show and Exhibition of Peruvian Horse including Pick up & drop off:
$55
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Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets:
$55
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Magic Water Circuit, Dinner & Show in Lima:
$56
Local Transportation
To get around in Cordoba, the average visitor spends $14 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The cost of a taxi ride in Lima is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $4.59 per person, per day, on local transportation in Lima.
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
$5.17
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Taxi Ride
$5.17
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Short Taxi Ride
$3.88
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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One-Way Transfer between Lima Airport & Hotels in Miraflores:
$68
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.
Entertainment
In Cordoba, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $13 per person, per day.
Entertainment and activities in Lima typically cost an average of $6.60 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Cordoba, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $9.86.
The average person spends about $3.73 on alcoholic beverages in Lima per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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
$6.95
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Beer
$3.88
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Cocktail
$3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
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Lima 3.5-Hour Pisco Pub Crawl:
$25
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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 comparing the travel costs between Cordoba and Lima, we can see that Lima 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.
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