Which place is cheaper, Lima or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Ephesus or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus 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.
Where Should I go: Ephesus or Lima?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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 Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
-
Ephesus Prices
Turkey PricesLima Prices
Peru Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $114Lima $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $114, while the average daily cost in Lima is $98. 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 Ephesus and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $47Lima $54
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $94Lima $108
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $35Lima $6.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kusadasi Quad Safari Adventure Included Transfer: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $54
- Kusadasi Boat Trip With Lunch And Hotel Transfer: $55
- Kusadasi Buggy Adventure Tour with Hotel Transfer: $59
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $62
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $62
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $73
- Didim Quad or Buggy Safari Adventure Tour with Return Transfers: $75
- Kusadasi Horse Riding Beach and Forest options with Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $92
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Kusadasi Centrum (All hotels, home...) transfers: $94
- Kusadasi Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $100
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
-
Taxi Ride$5.92
-
Taxi Ride$5.92
-
Short Taxi Ride$4.44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $216
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port: $198
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $198
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer for small groups: $189
- Transfer from Lima Airport to your hotel and vice versa: $175
- 3-Day Trip to Lima, hotels & transfers: $165
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $160
- Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers: $125
- Enjoy a Football Game in Lima with local guide and Transfers: $99
- Private Largevan Transfer - Arrival Lima Airport to Hotel: $79
- Transfer by car from the airport to the hotel: $60
- Transfer in Private Van from the Airport to Hotels in Lima: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $39Lima $33
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
-
Sandwiches$0.11
-
Dessert$0.12
-
Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.40
-
Snacks$0.17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Aegean Home Cooking with a Local Family in Kuşadası: $67
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $139
- Private Ephesus Tour & Cooking Experience with locals: $229
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $299
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
-
Lunch for Two$4.74
-
Ice cream$3.85
-
Coffee$3.26
-
Donut$1.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE: $2.50
- Local Food Tour at an Iconic Market!!: $24
- Private Churros Cooking Class, Miraflores & Hotel Pickup: $43
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Miraflores Cooking Class Ceviche, Tartar & Pisco Sour: $45
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $46
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $49
- Lima Street Food Tour : Try the best Peruvian street food: $49
- Lima Food Tour & Market Experience: 13 Peruvian Bites: $50
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $55
- Limeno Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $40Lima $9.44
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Kusadasi Legacy of the Ottomans: Exploration Game and Tour: $4.98
- All inclusive: Exclusive Ephesus Tour from Kusadası Port: $5.00
- Private Ephesus Tour from Cruise Port - Lunch & Skip The Lines: $7.00
- Mini Group Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour (Max. 10 guests): $9.90
- Private Ephesus Tour with Lunch and Optional Turkish Bath: $10
- VirginMary House Seven Sleepers &Turkish Bath Experience kusadasi: $10
- Kusadasi Cruise Port: Private Bazaar & Shopping Tour: $10
- Kusadasi Walking City and Shopping Tour from Kusadasi Port: $12
- Ephesus and Mary’s House with Entry Tickets Opt. For Cruisers: $13
- Skip-the-Line Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers with Opt Tickets: $13
- Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers: $14
- Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi with Ticket Option: $14
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)$18
-
Movie Tickets$2.52
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 1 day tour in Ica Peru: $200
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $265
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $134
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, Tunnels & Vineyard: $134
- 2D Tour from Lima Paracas and Huacachina with Night in Huacachina: $230
- 3 Day Tour From Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3 Days Tour of Paracas Huacachina and Nazca: $275
- 3 Hour Private Electric Scooter Tour of Lima: $75
- 3 Hours Walking Tour of Lima Old Town and Catacumbs: $59
- 3-Day Tour Discover Paracas and Huacachina from Lima: $260
- 4 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $299
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $10Lima $6.14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
-
Beer$0.08
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ephesus Shore Excursion & Wine Tasting + Lunch - Opt Turkish Bath: $35
- FOR CRUISERS:Kusadasi Port Private Wine Tasting and Ephesus Tour: $45
- POTTERY PAINTING & WINE TASTING Tour from Kusadasi Port: $49
- LGBTQ+ Friendly Ephesus Shore Excursion & Local Wine Tasting: $69
- Kusadasi Shore Excursions Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tours: $70
- Private Ephesus and Sirince Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $92
- Ephesus & Şirince Village with Lunch& Wine Tasting (Fixed Price): $115
- Private Ephesus Tour & Wine Tasting at Boutique Winery & Lunch: $149
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:
-
Bottle of Wine$7.96
-
Beer$4.44
-
Cocktail$3.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Discover Barranco's Nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $24
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $24
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Lima, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ephesus 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus 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 Ephesus Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Lima?
Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Ephesus for the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In July, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 27°C (81°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Lima. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Lima. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Lima. Many visitors come to Ephesus in the autumn for the shopping scene. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Ephesus is around the same temperature as Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Lima. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Ephesus for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the winter, Ephesus is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ephesus in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets less sunshine than Lima. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Ephesus is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 15°C (59°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Lima. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Lima | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 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.