Which place is cheaper, Lima or Hanoi?
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 Hanoi 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 Hanoi 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: Hanoi or Lima?
Hanoi
Hanoi is the chaotic capital of Vietnam, and it serves as a great introduction to the country for many travelers. It's the second largest city in the country after Saigon and is an interesting combination of East meets West. There's traditional Vietnamese culture with subtle influences brought by the French. The city continues to grow and change rapidly and it's easy to get lost amidst the chaos.
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 Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, 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 dayHanoi $58Lima $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $58, while the average daily cost in Lima is $96. 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 Hanoi and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Lima $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Lima $106
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi 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: Hanoi Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.68Lima $6.16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:
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Taxi to Bus Station$1.16
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.10
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.39
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Short Taxi Ride$1.32
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Private Transfer from Noi Bai Airport to your Hotel: $7.40
- Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport Transfer: $11
- Hanoi Hotel transfer to Noi Bai Airport & Vice Versa_Private Car: $12
- Nội Bài International Airport Private Transfer: $12
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Hotel & Vice versa: $12
- Noi Bai Airport With Private Transfer: $13
- Private Transfer from Hanoi Port to Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN): $13
- Ha Long Bay Full-Day Cruise with Lunch and Hanoi Transfer Option: $13
- Hanoi Airport Transfer: $13
- One Way Transfer From hotel to airport or vice versal: $13
- HaNoi City to Noi Bai Airport transfer by private car: $13
- Private Transfer from Hanoi City Center to Noi Bai Airport: $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.83
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Taxi Ride$5.83
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Short Taxi Ride$4.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Airport Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport LIM to Lima by Sedan: $48
- Enjoy a Football Game in Lima with local guide and Transfers: $99
- Guided Assistance -Hassle-free service -Airport -Hotel transfers: $40
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $160
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores city - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer: $23
- Lima Airport Departure Transfer: $22
- Lima Airport Private Transfer to Miraflores & Barranco: $35
- Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Hanoi 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 dayHanoi $23Lima $33
Typical Food Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:
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High End Dinner (for Two)$11
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.26
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Bowl of Pho$0.77
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$6.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Private Hanoi Cycling Sightseeing & Street Food Tour By Bike: $1.92
- Street Food Tour with Vietnamese Class & Train Street: $7.29
- Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience: $17
- Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways: $18
- Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $18
- From Old Quarter Vegetarian Food Tour: $19
- Rose Kitchen Cooking Class with Vietnamese Coffee: $20
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
- Old Quarter Street Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Hidden Local Eats & Full Meal Experience: $21
- Maya Traditional Cooking Class & Market Tour: $21
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.66
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Ice cream$3.79
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Coffee$3.21
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Donut$1.02
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: $5.00
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $44
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $47
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- #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: 9 Peruvian Experiences: $50
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $55
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $55
- Dinner at the Cala Restaurant in Lima: $63
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $64
- Criollo Nights Lima Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.24Lima $9.30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi
Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Puppet Theater$1.55
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.55
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National History Museum$1.55
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.71
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ninh Binh Private Tour: Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Thung Nham Bird Park: $1.92
- Hanoi City Cycling Tour: West Lake, Old Quarter & Cultural Sights: $1.92
- Hanoi City Private Tour with Bat Trang Village, Water Puppet Show: $1.92
- Sapa Cat Cat Village, Y Linh Ho Tour By Motorbike Or Walking: $1.92
- 2-Day Mai Chau & Pu Luong Tour with Trekking & Bamboo Rafting: $1.92
- 2-Day Ninh Binh Adventure: Trang An, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Cave: $1.92
- Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Adventure with Easy Rider, Round-Trip Bus: $1.92
- Hanoi Old Quarter Shore Excursion from Halong Port Full-Day Tour: $1.92
- Hanoi Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Tour With Coffee Train Street: $1.92
- Hanoi Highlights & Shopping Shore Excursion Tour from Halong Port: $1.92
- 2-4 Day Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour with Easy Rider, Sleeper Bus: $1.92
- Hanoi Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.59
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$2.48
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Barranco Walking Tour with Sunset Option: $5.00
- Night Lima Tour: Pisco and Metropolitano and water show: $5.00
- Economic Tour with Pisco Tasting in Lima: $5.00
- Street Art Walking Tour in Barranco: $5.00
- Dark Side of Lima Evening Walking Tour: $5.00
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Lima: $5.00
- Lima Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Lima Cathedral Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Miraflores Guided Walking Tour and Surquillo Market Experience: $15
- Walking Tour to Miraflores and Barranco with a beer: $15
- Historical Tour through Barranco Art and History: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.46Lima $6.05
Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi
Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hanoi Night Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Free Shots: $45
- Hanoi Nightlife Bar Crawl: Music, Drinks & Good Vibes: $53
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $53
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$7.84
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Beer$4.37
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Cocktail$3.50
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
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $38
- Local Wine Tour: $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hanoi is in Asia 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 Hanoi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hanoi 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 Hanoi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hanoi Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Hanoi. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi 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 Hanoi or Lima?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Hanoi or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Lima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Lima. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In July, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 29°C (84°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Lima. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hanoi usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Hanoi is a little warmer than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Lima. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Hanoi is cooler than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hanoi in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Hanoi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Hanoi is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 24°C (75°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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