Which place is cheaper, Lima or Florianopolis?
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 Florianopolis or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Florianopolis or Lima? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Florianopolis or Lima?
Florianopolis
With a population of almost 500,000, Florianopolis is the capital city of the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. The city is split between mainland Brazil and Santa Catarina Island.
Florianopolis has grown in popularity with tourists recently because of its wonderful scenery, beautiful beaches, and fascinating culture. Many Brazilians have also moved here, leaving behind the big cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Florianopolis has a warm humid subtropical climate. There are summer, winter, spring and fall seasons. Frosts are rare but do occur occasionally. Highs during the warmest months are usually in the high 70s Fahrenheit. Rain is evenly distributed throughout the year and there is no distinct dry season.
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 Wildlife Tours to Brazil, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Florianopolis Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorianopolis $74Lima $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Florianopolis is $74, while the average daily cost in Lima is $95. 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 Florianopolis and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorianopolis $25Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorianopolis $50Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Florianopolis and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Florianopolis 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: Florianopolis Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florianopolis $13Lima $6.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florianopolis
Also for Florianopolis, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Transfer: $13
- Hercilio Luz Airport - North Island Transfer: $13
- Private Transfer Florianópolis Airport to City Center: $31
- Shared transfer from Florianópolis airport to Balneário Camboriú: $56
- Transfer Hotels in Florianópolis/Airport - private: $67
- Private Transfer from FLN Airport to the City Balneario Camboriú : $81
- Private Transfer from Florianópolis Airport to Bombinhas: $115
- Roundtrip transfer from Florianópolis Airport to Bombinhas: $228
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.73
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Taxi Ride$5.73
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Short Taxi Ride$4.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima APT-HTL (LIM) : $34
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Round Trip Transfer from and to the Airport in Miraflores/Barranco/Sani : $33
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- Private Transfers from/to Lima Airport (Price per Vehicle): $29
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $201
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Florianopolis or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Florianopolis 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 dayFlorianopolis $36Lima $32
Typical Food Prices in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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A Quick Snack$0.42
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.59
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Ice cream$3.73
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Coffee$3.15
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Donut$1.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $32
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $40
- Lima Food Tour - Prepare your Anticuchos and Pisco Sour : $48
- #1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class: $49
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $55
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Peru’s Most Beloved Recipes Cooking Class: $58
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Lima Night: Cooking Experience with locals: $65
- Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting: $65
- Vegan Peruvian Food Cooking Class | Ceviche + Pisco Sour: $69
- 4 iconic restaurants of Lima / 3-hour guided food tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florianopolis $25Lima $9.15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florianopolis
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Florianopolis's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Internet$0.56
Tours and Activities in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Florianopolis Walking Tour - History, Art and Gastronomy: $17
- Bombinhas Beach and 4 Islands Tour: $21
- Florianópolis city tour (full day): $21
- Shared Shuttle between Florianópolis Airport and Hotel with optional City Tour: $26
- Discover Florianópolis: Full Day City Tour and Local Highlights: $27
- Rafting Adventure in Apuama - Rio Cubatão in Greater Florianópolis: $35
- Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour: $35
- Tour Balneario Camboriu and Laranjeiras Beach TELEFERICO INCLUDED: $36
- Balneário Camboriú tour and cable car ride from Florianópolis: $39
- Secret Island Adventure: Gravata Trail, Floripa: $39
- Blumenau City Tour - departing from Florianópolis: $40
- Blumenau City Tour from Florianópolis: $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)$17
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Movie Tickets$2.44
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Tour From Lima (Private Group): $190
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $30
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- Private Stopover Tour of Lima from the Airport: $150
- Sunset in Huacachina and Tacama: Private Tour from Lima: $220
- #1 Full Day Tour From Paracas and Huacachina Oasis: $59
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $279
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $149
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $149
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorianopolis $8.34Lima $5.95
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florianopolis
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florianopolis from other travelers:
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Beer$0.56
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$7.71
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Beer$4.30
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Cocktail$3.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $19
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $30
- Local Wine Tour : $55
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima : $138
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florianopolis and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. And not only is Florianopolis much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Florianopolis would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Florianopolis 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 Florianopolis.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florianopolis Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florianopolis or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Florianopolis. When comparing the sizes of Florianopolis 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 Florianopolis or Lima?
Florianopolis 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 Florianopolis or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Florianopolis as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Florianopolis for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In January, Florianopolis is generally a little warmer than Limain July. Daily temperatures in Florianopolis average around 25°C (76°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In the summer, Florianopolis often gets more sunshine than Limain July. Florianopolis gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Florianopolis receives a lot of rain in the summer. Florianopolis usually gets more rain in January than Limain July. Florianopolis gets 163 mm (6.4 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 January and JulyFlorianopolis 25°C (76°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Florianopolis or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Florianopolis are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Florianopolis because of the hiking trails and the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Florianopolis is a little warmer than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Florianopolis averages around 22°C (71°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in October.
Florianopolis usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Florianopolis gets 179 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In April, Florianopolis usually receives more rain than Limain October. Florianopolis gets 93 mm (3.7 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 April and OctoberFlorianopolis 22°C (71°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Florianopolis or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Florianopolis during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Florianopolis this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the winter, Florianopolis is cooler than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Florianopolis in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F)in January.
In the winter, Florianopolis often gets less sunshine than Limain January. Florianopolis gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Florianopolis usually gets more rain in July than Limain January. Florianopolis gets 100 mm (3.9 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 July and JanuaryFlorianopolis 17°C (62°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Florianopolis or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Florianopolis and Lima. Many travelers come to Florianopolis for the beaches. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Florianopolis is generally cooler than Limain April. Daily temperatures in Florianopolis average around 20°C (68°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Florianopolis usually receives less sunshine than Lima during spring. Florianopolis gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
Florianopolis gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Florianopolis usually receives more rain than Limain April. Florianopolis gets 110 mm (4.3 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 October and AprilFlorianopolis 20°C (68°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Florianopolis
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 95 mm (3.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (71°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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