Which place is cheaper, Lima or Foz do Iguacu?
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 Foz do Iguacu or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Foz do Iguacu and Lima can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Foz do Iguacu or Lima?
Foz do Iguacu
Foz do Iguacu is a larger city in Brazil that is most famous for the Iguacu Falls. The city serves as an entry point for Paraguay and Argentina as well. The obvious reason to visit the city is to see the beautiful falls, and together with Ciudad del Este, Paraguay and Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, it makes up one of the largest tourism sights in South America.
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 Luxury Tours to Brazil, The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, 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 dayFoz do Iguacu $79Lima $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Foz do Iguacu is $79, 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 Foz do Iguacu and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFoz do Iguacu $28Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFoz do Iguacu $56Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Foz do Iguacu and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Foz do Iguacu 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: Foz do Iguacu Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Foz do Iguacu $13Lima $6.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
- Transfer In - Airport Hotel: $8.00
- Foz do Iguaçu Airport Shared Transfer: $10
- Transfer Paraguay - Shopping : $29
- Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $39
- Private airport transfers - Brazil - Argentina - Paraguay : $42
- Transfer from Foz de Iguazu Airport to Hotels on the Argentine side: $70
- Private Transfer from IGU to Any Point within Foz Do Iguaçu City: $80
- Private E Bike Tour Iguaçu Waterfalls + Transfers + Tickets: $120
- Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides: $127
- Private Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu from the Airport: $154
- Transfer IN IGU & Iguassu Falls Brazilian side & Macuco Boat Safari: $220
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:
- Assistance - Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel & Viceversa: $40
- Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
- Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $269
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer : $22
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores city - Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer: $25
- Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
- Lima Bus Station Arrival Transfer: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Foz do Iguacu or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Foz do Iguacu 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 dayFoz do Iguacu $37Lima $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Foz do Iguacu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Foz do Iguacu.
- Shared Group: Rafain Dinner and Latin American Show with Transfer: $99
- Rafain dinner Samba Show: $105
- Rafain Dinner Show : $106
- Experience Guamini Mision Dinner and Tango Show Selva Iriapu Hotels Exclusive: $110
- Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu: $114
- Dinner Show Rafain Steakhouse Belmond Hotel Cataratas : $135
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.Foz do Iguacu $23Lima $9.15
Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Humming Bird Garden Experience in Iguazu: $6.00
- Shopping tour at Duty Free Shop Argentina: $18
- Visit to Itaipu: Panoramic Tour: $20
- Iguassu Falls Shopping Tour: $27
- Three Borders Landmark - Rountrip Transportation + Ticket : $32
- Guided tour of the Iguacu Falls on the Argentine side: $32
- Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam - Tickets Included: $33
- Visit to Itaipu: Entrance Ticket for Panoramic View and shuttle: $33
- Tour to Iguazu Falls Brazil with visit at the Bird Park: $36
- Tour to Iguassu Falls Argentinean Side: $38
- Sightseeing Bus Tour of Foz do Iguaçu: $38
- City Tour Foz do Iguaçu - With Ticket: $38
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:
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting: $16
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Bike Tour Lima: $19
- Water Magic Circuit Lima Night Tour by Panoramic Bus: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Bohemian and artistic ravine walking tour: $22
- Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups): $24
- Pisco Sour experience with mini causitas at República del Pisco: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFoz do Iguacu $11Lima $5.95
Typical Alcohol Prices in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Foz do Iguacu from other travelers:
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Beer$0.84
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 Foz do Iguacu and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. And not only is Foz do Iguacu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Foz do Iguacu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Foz do Iguacu 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 Foz do Iguacu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Foz do Iguacu Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Foz do Iguacu or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Foz do Iguacu. When comparing the sizes of Foz do Iguacu 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 Foz do Iguacu or Lima?
Foz do Iguacu 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 Foz do Iguacu or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Foz do Iguacu and Lima. The hiking and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Foz do Iguacu this time of year. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Foz do Iguacu is generally a little warmer than Limain July. Daily temperatures in Foz do Iguacu average around 27°C (81°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Foz do Iguacu gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Foz do Iguacu usually receives more rain than Limain July. Foz do Iguacu gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyFoz do Iguacu 27°C (81°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Foz do Iguacu or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Foz do Iguacu as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Foz do Iguacu for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Foz do Iguacu is a little warmer than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Foz do Iguacu averages around 23°C (73°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in October.
Foz do Iguacu usually gets more rain in April than Limain October. Foz do Iguacu gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberFoz do Iguacu 23°C (73°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Foz do Iguacu or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Foz do Iguacu are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Foz do Iguacu in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Foz do Iguacu is cooler than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Foz do Iguacu in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F)in January.
In July, Foz do Iguacu usually receives more rain than Limain January. Foz do Iguacu gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryFoz do Iguacu 18°C (64°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Foz do Iguacu or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Foz do Iguacu during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Foz do Iguacu for the natural beauty during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In October, Foz do Iguacu is generally around the same temperature as Limain April. Daily temperatures in Foz do Iguacu average around 24°C (75°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Foz do Iguacu. Foz do Iguacu usually gets more rain in October than Limain April. Foz do Iguacu gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilFoz do Iguacu 24°C (75°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Foz do Iguacu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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