Which place is cheaper, Lima or Faro?
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 Faro or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro 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: Faro or Lima?
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, 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 dayFaro €160Lima €86
The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is €160, while the average daily cost in Lima is €86. 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 Faro and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFaro €75Lima €47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFaro €150Lima €94
Compare Hotels in Faro and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Faro 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: Faro Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Faro €9.52Lima €5.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Faro FAO Airport Private Transfer to/frm Faro/Albufeira/Quarteira: $13
- Shared Departure Transfer: Algarve Hotels to Faro Airport: $14
- Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos: $19
- Private Departure Transfer: Algarve Hotels to Faro Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Faro City: $37
- Faro Airport Private Transfer - Albufeira (Arrival): $40
- Private transfers between Faro and Boliqueime: $43
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Quinta do Lago: $44
- Private transfer between Faro and Ponta Grande Resort: $44
- Private Transfer from Vale do Lobo to Faro (FAO) Airport: $44
- Private Transfer from Quinta do Lago to Faro (FAO) Airport: $44
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Paderne: $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€5.20
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Taxi Ride€5.20
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Short Taxi Ride€3.90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Lima round trip transfers airport - hotel - airport + City Tour: $218
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $210
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $192
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port: $192
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $192
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer for small groups: $189
- Transfer from Lima Airport to your hotel and vice versa: $175
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $160
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $159
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Faro or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Faro 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 dayFaro €62Lima €29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hours Classic Food Tour in Faro: $112
- Faro Food Tour & Drinks and City highlights 10 Tastings: $125
- Faro Cataplana Cooking Class: from kitchen to the table: $131
- Faro Market Tour & Cataplana Cooking Class with Professional Chef: $153
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€4.16
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Ice cream€3.38
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Coffee€2.86
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Donut€0.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Off the Radar Lima Food Tour Hidden Spots Pisco and Local Vibes: $4.00
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $30
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $43
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $44
- Miraflores Cooking Class Ceviche, Tartar & Pisco Sour: $48
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $49
- Lima Street Food Tour : Try the best Peruvian street food: $49
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $50
- Lima : Cooking Class, Chef Le Cordon Bleu, Tuk Tuk and Fiesta: $51
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $55
- Barranco Food Tour: $60
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Faro €9.41Lima €8.30
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Camera Obscura - Tavira Eye - Admission Ticket: $6.83
- Faro Mega Arena Run Experience Interactive Challenge: $18
- Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop: $20
- Faro Power Arena Run Experience Interactive Challenge: $24
- Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro: $28
- 2 Hours Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: $28
- Tavira: Guided Table Olives Factory Tour & Tasting Experience: $33
- Sunset Tour | Ria Formosa - From Faro: $34
- Quarteira and Vilamoura Half Day Tour: $36
- Faro Deserta and Farol Islands Tour in Ria Formosa: $40
- 3-Hour Boat Tour in Ria Formosa on Olhão Algarve: $40
- Faro - Ria Formosa tour with visit to 2 islands (Deserta, Farol) 3.5 hours: $40
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)€16
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Movie Tickets€2.21
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
- 2D Tour from Lima Paracas and Huacachina with Night in Huacachina: $230
- 3 Day Tour From Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard: $143
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $275
- 3 Hour Private Electric Scooter Tour of Lima: $75
- 3 Hours Walking Tour of Lima Old Town and Catacumbs: $59
- 8-Hour Private Tour Lima Viceroyalty and Gold Museum with Lunch: $120
- A Half Day Lima City Tour: $45
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFaro €3.13Lima €5.40
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Tour & Wine tasting - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $23
- Faro Pub Crawl Night of Drinks Games VIP Club Entry: $34
- Discover Tavira - Tapas and Wine Tour: $85
- Portuguese Wine Tasting& Tapas in the heart of Faro: $112
- Algarve Portugal Wine Tasting Activity with Pick Up: $182
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€7.00
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Beer€3.90
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Cocktail€3.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Barranco Bohemian Bar Crawl: 4 Bars & Live Music: $24
- Lima Anti Pub Crawl: $60
- From Lima Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Dunes and Wine Tour: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Faro and Lima, we can see that Faro is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Faro 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 Faro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Faro 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 Faro Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Faro or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Faro. When comparing the sizes of Faro 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 Faro or Lima?
Faro 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 Faro or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Faro during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Faro for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Faro is a little warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Faro averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Faro. In the summer, Faro often gets more sunshine than Lima. Faro gets 374 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets less rain in July than Lima. Faro gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFaro 25°C (78°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Faro or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Faro and Lima. Many visitors come to Faro in the autumn for the shopping scene. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Faro is around the same temperature as Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Faro in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In Faro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Faro usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Faro gets 222 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Faro usually receives more rain than Lima. Faro gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFaro 20°C (68°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Faro or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Faro as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Faro for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In January, Faro is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Faro average around 12°C (54°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Faro often gets less sunshine than Lima. Faro gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Faro gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFaro 12°C (54°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Faro or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Faro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Faro because of the beaches. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Faro is cooler than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Faro averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Faro. Faro usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Faro gets 248 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Faro usually receives more rain than Lima. Faro gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFaro 17°C (62°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Faro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (58°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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