Should you visit Curitiba or Lima?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Curitiba and Lima can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Curitiba
Curitiba is a relatively large city that is convenient to visit if you're traveling to Iguazu Falls from either Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. It is worth a day or two stop over because it has a great old city that has been restored. It's also the capital of Parana, Brazil. Curitiba is one of the more wealthy cities in the southern region of Brazil. It has a diverse population with many immigrants and some interesting cultural events.
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 Curitiba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $54, 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 Curitiba and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $44 for a double occupancy room in Curitiba If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $76 for a double occupancy room in Lima.
Food
Curitiba food costs typically run travelers around $21 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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
Curitiba $21
Lima $14
Typical Food prices in Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Curitiba
For Curitiba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Curitiba Pub Food Tour:
$20
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4-Hour City-By-Night Tour with Dinner:
$109
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Curitiba Tour by Night with Dinner:
$117
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
Curitiba's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $12 per person, per day on transportation in Curitiba.
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 Curitiba
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Curitiba:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba
Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) to Curitiba:
$28
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Private Airport Transfer: from Curitiba to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB):
$28
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Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB):
$40
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Private Transfer: Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Curitiba:
$78
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Private Transfer: Curitiba to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB):
$78
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Curitiba Airport PrivateTransfers Round Trip or One Way:
$109
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Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport:
$109
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 Curitiba or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Curitiba 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
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Curitiba can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $14 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
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 Curitiba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.
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Urban Tales: 3-Hour Curitiba by Night Tour:
$15
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Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour:
$49
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Half-Day Tour of Curitiba City:
$72
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Curitiba City Tour:
$79
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Serra Verde Express: Rail Tour to Morretes and Antonina from Curitiba:
$91
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Serra Verde Express: Sunset Rail Tour from Curitiba:
$95
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Photo session in Curitiba sightseeing spots:
$136
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Touristic Train to Morretes from Curitiba:
$143
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Vila Velha State Park Full-Day Group Tour from Curitiba:
$151
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Train Trip and City Tour in Paranagua:
$165
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Vila Velha City Tour:
$178
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 Curitiba, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $10.
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.
Typical Alcohol prices in Curitiba
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Curitiba:
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 Curitiba 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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