Which place is cheaper, Lima or Hoi An?
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 Hoi An or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Hoi An and Lima. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Hoi An or Lima?
Hoi An
Located just south of the city of Da Nang, Hoi An is famous for it's beautiful old town. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unfortunately, since its designation as a World Heritage Site in 1999, mass tourism has grown and the city has felt the growing pains. Most of the homes and shops in the old town are now used for commercial purposes. The city is still quaint, but the old town is lined with tailor shops, souvenir stores, and restaurants. Foreigners are required to purchase a ticket to enter the old town of Hoi An (120,000 VND, about $5).
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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Vietnam, The Best Historical Tours in Vietnam, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Hoi An Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHoi An $51Lima $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Hoi An is $51, 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 Hoi An and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHoi An $20Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHoi An $40Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Hoi An and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Hoi An 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: Hoi An Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hoi An $18Lima $6.06
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Hoi An are as follows:
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Taxi From Danang to Hoi An$8.34
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Bus From Hoi An Bus Station to Town$0.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hoi An
Also for Hoi An, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hue Private Car with Driver for Customizable Trip & Transfer: $7.09
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 Hoi An or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Hoi An 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 dayHoi An $16Lima $32
Typical Food Prices in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner at Bamboo Village (for Two)$13
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$3.79
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$7.58
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.Hoi An $12Lima $9.15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hoi An
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Hoi An's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Golf (for Two)$140
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Short Boat Ride$1.52
Tours and Activities in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Hue : Shuttle bus from Hue to Hoi An and sightseeing: $16
- Hue-Da Nang-Hoi An Bus Tour with English Guide & Sightseeing: $22
- Hue: Half-Day Tour with Optional Dragon Boat Perfume River: $28
- Phu Quoc: 3 Islands Snorkeling/ Cable Car Adventure: $45
- Hoi An Experience 3 Hours Wood Carving Class with Local Artist: $47
- My Son Sanctuary Private Tour - Early Morning or Half Day Tour: $50
- My Son - Hoi An Full Day Private Tour With Meals: $75
- My Son - Danang from Tien Sa cruise harbor: $150
- Cruiseship Trip from TIEN SA or CHAN MAY Port to MY SON HOLYLAND & HOI AN City: $154
- Cruiseship Trip from TIEN SA or CHAN MAY Port to MY SON HOLYLAND & DA NANG City: $154
- Cruiseship Tour to MY SON HOLYLAND - DA NANG CITY From Chan May or Tien Sa Port: $179
- My Son - Danang from Tien Sa cruise harbor: $180
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 dayHoi An $8.59Lima $5.95
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Hoi An are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$9.10
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 Hoi An and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. And not only is Hoi An much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hoi An 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 Hoi An would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hoi An 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 Hoi An.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hoi An Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hoi An or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 240 times larger than the population of Hoi An. When comparing the sizes of Hoi An 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 Hoi An or Lima?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Hoi An or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hoi An as well as Lima. Hoi An attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Also, February to July in Hoi An is the dry season. September to January in Hoi An is the rainy season. Hoi An usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Hoi An gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hoi An this time of the year. In the summer, Hoi An often gets more sunshine than Lima. Hoi An gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Hoi An is much warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Hoi An averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHoi An 29°C (85°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Hoi An are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hoi An throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Hoi An. In October, Hoi An usually receives more rain than Lima. Hoi An gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Hoi An usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Hoi An gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Hoi An is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hoi An in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHoi An 25°C (78°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Hoi An during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hoi An because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
February to July is the dry season in Hoi An. September to January is the rainy season in Hoi An. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hoi An. Hoi An usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Hoi An gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Hoi An often gets less sunshine than Lima. Hoi An gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
In January, Hoi An is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Hoi An average around 22°C (71°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHoi An 22°C (71°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hoi An or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hoi An and Lima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hoi An year-round. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Hoi An usually receives more rain than Lima. Hoi An gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In Hoi An, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hoi An usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Hoi An gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
Hoi An is a little warmer than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Hoi An averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHoi An 26°C (80°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Hoi An
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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