Which place is cheaper, Lima or Hvar?
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 Hvar 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 Hvar 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: Hvar or Lima?
Hvar
Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Croatia, 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 dayHvar €208Lima €85
The average daily cost (per person) in Hvar is €208, while the average daily cost in Lima is €85. 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 Hvar and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHvar €81Lima €47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHvar €162Lima €94
Compare Hotels in Hvar and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Hvar 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: Hvar Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hvar €51Lima €5.44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€5.15
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Taxi Ride€5.15
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Short Taxi Ride€3.86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.95
- Mc transfer Peru: $10
- Lima Airport : Bus transfer to/from Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $11
- Lima Airport One Way Private Transfer LIM to Lima City Center: $12
- Transfer: Lima City Center to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $14
- Private taxi transfer: Lima Jorge Chávez Airport – Safe: $14
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $15
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM): $17
- Private Transfer from Callao Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $17
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $17
- Private Airport Transfer to Miraflores San Isidro and Barranco: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Hvar or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Hvar 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 dayHvar €96Lima €29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.
- Cooking Class on Hvar Island: A Farm-to-Table Experience: $185
- Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $204
- Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner: $280
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner/Lunch: $292
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€4.12
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Ice cream€3.35
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Coffee€2.83
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Donut€0.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Food tours on the forbidden side of Lima (Min. 3 Guests – Max. 6): $5.00
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- 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
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- Private Churros Cooking Class, Miraflores & Hotel Pickup: $50
- Private Cooking Class in Causa & Lomo Saltado: $50
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $55
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Dinner at the Cala Restaurant in Lima: $63
- Lima Market Food Tour: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hvar €19Lima €8.22
Tours and Activities in Hvar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hvar’s Historical Old Town: $12
- 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $23
- Private Multi-Activity Experience in Adventure Park Hvar Jelsa: $27
- 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $31
- Local Delicacies Tasting Experience in Hvar Town: $31
- Stand Up Paddle school - learn to SUP and make your first SUP tour: $35
- Timeless Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide: $39
- Sunset Wine Boat Tour with Music Stari Grad Bay: $47
- Private Half-Day Kayak Experience in Hvar and Pakleni Islands: $59
- Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on a modern 36ft (11m) sail yacht | Hvar: $76
- Dolphin Watching Boat Tour in Hvar: $82
- Boat Tour at Delfina Hvar: $85
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)€15
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Movie Tickets€2.19
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Miraflores Guided Walking Tour and Surquillo Market Experience: $5.00
- Adventure at the Airport of Peru: $10
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Historic Lima & Catacombs Tour with Optional Pickup: $19
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Colorful Barranco Tour and Street Art: $20
- Huaca Pucllana Tour: $20
- Private Tour with guide in Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $21
- Barranco Street Art Tour - Unmasked: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHvar €19Lima €5.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar
Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Round Trip from Hvar - Family Winery at a Hilltop: $91
- Private Hvar Island Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $114
- Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $134
- Sunset E Bike Tour and Wine Tasting on Hvar Island: $145
- Exclusive Hvar Wine Tour - Scenic Views & Local Wines: $187
- Chocolate and Wine Tasting Small Group Tour from Hvar: $204
- Stari Grad Private Tuk Tuk Tour with Wine Tasting: $257
- The Best of Hvar Small Group with Wine Tasting and Local meal: $297
- From Split: Private Blue Lagoon & Pakleni with Wine Tasting: $2,567
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€6.93
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Beer€3.86
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Cocktail€3.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Discover Barranco's Nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $22
- Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $24
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $50
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima: $139
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hvar and Lima, we can see that Hvar is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hvar 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 Hvar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hvar 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 Hvar Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hvar or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 2100 times larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Hvar 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 Hvar or Lima?
Hvar 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 Hvar or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Hvar are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hvar this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Hvar is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Hvar average around 26°C (80°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hvar. Hvar usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Hvar gets 345 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Hvar usually receives more rain than Lima. Hvar gets 28 mm (1.1 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 JulyHvar 26°C (80°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Hvar during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Hvar for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Hvar is around the same temperature as Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hvar averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Hvar. In the autumn, Hvar often gets more sunshine than Lima. Hvar gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Hvar usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Hvar gets 79 mm (3.1 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 OctoberHvar 18°C (64°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hvar and Lima. Many visitors come to Hvar in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Hvar is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hvar in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Hvar usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Hvar gets 128 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Hvar usually receives more rain than Lima. Hvar gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JanuaryHvar 8°C (47°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hvar or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hvar as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Hvar for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In April, Hvar is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Hvar average around 15°C (59°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hvar this time of the year. In the spring, Hvar often gets more sunshine than Lima. Hvar gets 212 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Hvar usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Hvar gets 66 mm (2.6 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 AprilHvar 15°C (59°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Hvar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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