Which place is cheaper, Lima or Korcula?
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 Korcula 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 Korcula 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: Korcula or Lima?
Korcula
Korcula is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. It lies just off the Dalmatian coast. This island is known for its dense forest and the ancient Greeks called the island Black Korcula for this reason. Korcula is one of Croatia's most treasured islands. Rich in vineyards, olive groves, and small villages, and harboring a glorious old town, the island of Korcula is the sixth-largest Adriatic island. Quiet coves and small sandy beaches dot the steep southern coast while the northern shore is flatter and with more pebbles. Tradition is alive and kicking on Korcula, with age-old religious ceremonies, folk music, and dances still being performed to the delight of an ever-growing influx of tourists.
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 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, 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 dayKorcula €111Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Korcula is €111, while the average daily cost in Lima is €81. 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 Korcula and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKorcula €58Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKorcula €116Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Korcula and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Korcula 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: Korcula Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Korcula €1.41Lima €5.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Korcula
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Korcula:
- Island Stupe / Moro Beach Transfer: $31
- Private Transfer from Orebic to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $262
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Short Taxi Ride€3.66
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 Korcula or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Korcula 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 dayKorcula €49Lima €27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Korcula
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Korcula.
- Half-Day Cooking Workshop Gastronomy in Korcula: $96
- Korcula walking tour and dinner for Food Lovers: $250
- Korčula: Island Yacht Cruise with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $527
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.91
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Ice cream€3.17
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Coffee€2.69
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Donut€0.85
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.Korcula €11Lima €7.79
Tours and Activities in Korcula
Here are a few actual costs in Korcula for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Semi-Submarine Tour: $21
- Korcula Semisubmarine Tour: $24
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Korčula & Lumbarda Islands: $42
- Korčula: 3 Island Hop-on Hop-off Tour Daily Ticket: $42
- 1 Hour Private Walking Tour in Korcula : $45
- Korčula: Croatian Identity Walking Tour: $47
- Korčula: Healing Nature Tour: $47
- 3 Islands Tour - HopOnHopOff - Daily Ticket : $48
- Korčula: Culture and History Walking Tour: $59
- Sunset Hike and Picnic Tour in Vela Luka: $72
- Korčula for Early Risers and Coffee Lovers Private Walking Tour: $76
- Kayaking Korčula's Paradise -Half Day Guided Kayak Tour : $78
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€2.07
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 dayKorcula €9.71Lima €5.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Korcula
Also in Korcula, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting at Black Island Winery: $48
- Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $114
- Slurp of Grk Wine Tour: $119
- Korcula Island Buggy Safari Tour Local Food & Wine Tasting: $128
- Korcula Buggy Tour Including our Local Food and Wine Tasting: $129
- Korcula Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $129
- Private Korcula wine tour and tasting : $143
- Korcula Bike & Wine Tour - Mountain Bike Tour: $144
- Wine tour Korčula - private tour: $164
- Enchanted Forest Hike and Wine Tasting Private Tour: $209
- Guided Wine Tour with Tastings: $263
- Private Korcula Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $293
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€6.57
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Beer€3.66
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Cocktail€2.93
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 Korcula and Lima, we can see that Korcula is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Korcula 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 Korcula would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Korcula 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 Korcula Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Korcula or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 2460 times larger than the population of Korcula. When comparing the sizes of Korcula 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 Korcula or Lima?
Korcula 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 Korcula or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Korcula and Lima. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Korcula this time of year. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Korcula is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Korcula average around 26°C (80°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Korcula, it's very sunny this time of the year. Korcula usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Korcula gets 345 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Korcula usually receives more rain than Lima. Korcula 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 JulyKorcula 26°C (80°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Korcula or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Korcula as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Korcula for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Korcula is around the same temperature as Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Korcula averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Korcula this time of the year. In the autumn, Korcula often gets more sunshine than Lima. Korcula gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Korcula usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Korcula 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 OctoberKorcula 18°C (64°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Korcula or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Korcula are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Korcula 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, Korcula is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Korcula in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Korcula usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Korcula gets 128 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Korcula usually receives more rain than Lima. Korcula 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 JanuaryKorcula 8°C (47°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Korcula or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Korcula during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Korcula for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In April, Korcula is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Korcula average around 15°C (59°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Korcula. In the spring, Korcula often gets more sunshine than Lima. Korcula gets 212 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Korcula usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Korcula 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 AprilKorcula 15°C (59°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Korcula
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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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