Which place is cheaper, Atlanta or Lima?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lima or Atlanta?
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 Lima and Atlanta. 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: Lima or Atlanta?
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.
Atlanta
Atlanta is a city rich in history but modern in its development and industry. It has a population of just under 500,000 with more than five million people living in the metropolitan area. It is also the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States The city is rich in culture and was at the center of the civil rights movement. It is the capital of the state of Georgia, and was home to the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. It has the world's busiest airport and arguably some of the country's worst traffic, but the residents are recognized for their friendly and welcoming nature and the city is lush with green trees and wonderful parks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, The Best Adventure Tours to Peru, The Best Historical Tours in United States of America, and The Best 10-Day Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLima $76Atlanta $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Lima is $76, while the average daily cost in Atlanta is $173. 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 Lima and Atlanta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLima $49Atlanta $90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLima $98Atlanta $180
Compare Hotels in Lima and Atlanta
Looking for a hotel in Lima or Atlanta? 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: Lima Hotel Prices and Atlanta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lima $5.67Atlanta $44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Short Taxi Ride$4.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $198
- Private Transfer From Lima To Paracas With 2 Stops : $176
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $150
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $134
- Round-Trip Transfer in Private Minivan from-to Lima Airport (LIM) in Lima City: $122
- Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers: $119
- Airport Transfer Service in Lima: $95
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima city hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $87
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer for small groups: $79
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port : $79
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Atlanta
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Atlanta:
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MARTA Subway Ticket$4.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Atlanta
Also for Atlanta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hartsfield Jackson Airport (ATL) to Lithia Springs - Arrival Private Transfer: $33
- Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lithia Springs -Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Hartsfield Jackson Airport (ATL) to Lithia Springs - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $66
- Transfer in Executive Private Minivan from Atlanta Downtown to Atlanta Airport: $67
- Private Arrival Transfer from Atlanta Airport (ATL): $80
- Private Transfer from Atlanta (ATL) Airport to Atlanta City: $94
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Atlanta - Arrival Private Transfer: $97
- Atlanta to Atlanta Airport (ATL) Departure Private Transfer: $97
- Private Transfer: H. J. Airport ATL to Atlanta in Business Car: $119
- Departure Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL by Luxury SUV: $127
- Departure Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL in Luxury SUV: $133
- Arrival Transfer: Atlanta Airport ATL to Atlanta in Luxury SUV: $133
Is it cheaper to fly into Lima or Atlanta?
Prices for flights to both Atlanta and Lima 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 dayLima $17Atlanta $43
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.30
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Ice cream$3.49
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Coffee$2.95
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Donut$0.94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Market Food Tour: $33
- Lima Market Food Tour: $34
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $40
- Ceviche Cooking Class Including Pisco Sour Lesson: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $45
- Lima Food Tour: $45
- Street Food Tour in Miraflores District: $45
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Barranco Tour with Dinner: $47
- Bohemian tour of Barranco with Dinner: $47
- Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima: $48
Typical Food Prices in Atlanta
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Atlanta:
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Fast Food Lunch (for 2)$15
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Lunch$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Atlanta
For Atlanta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 2 Hour Guided Wood Fired Pizza Class in Atlanta: $55
- City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop: $65
- City Lights Night Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop: $65
- 2 Hour Historic Market Food Tour and Hands-On Biscuit Class: $70
- Historic Market Food Tour and Biscuit Cooking Class: $70
- Ponce City Market 2.5-Hour Weekend Food Tour: $99
- Food Tour of Inman Park and the Atlanta Beltline: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lima $8.57Atlanta $56
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)$16
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Movie Tickets$2.28
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- The best of Lima walking tour: $198
- Cultural Tour of the city of Lima & Gastronomic: $62
- 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
- 2d/1n Tour: Flight to the Nazca, Paracas and Huacachina Lines: $289
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Day Tour to Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3-Day Trip to Lima Tour Package: $150
- 3-Hour Private Scooter Tour through Miraflores with Guide: $50
- 360° Panoramic bus - Sightseeing Tour: $27
Tours and Activities in Atlanta
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Atlanta.
- Civil Rights Self-Guided Audio App Walking Tour: $6.75
- Atlanta Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $9.00
- Olympic Park & Pemberton Place: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Civil Rights Movement in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Atlanta Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $13
- Atlanta Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $13
- SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket: $16
- Atlanta Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $18
- Skip the Ticket Line: World of Coca-Cola Admission in Atlanta: $23
- World of Coca-Cola Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry: $23
- LEGO® Discovery Center Admission Ticket: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLima $5.57Atlanta $17
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$7.23
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Beer$4.03
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Cocktail$3.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $12
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $18
- Exclusive Pub Crawl with 10+ benefits: $18
- Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $18
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $25
- Local Wine Tour : $39
- Local Wine Tour: $50
Sample the Local Flavors in Atlanta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Atlanta:
- Drag Queen Guided Pub Crawl and Cabaret Show: $36
- ATLANTA Yes, Queen! Drag Queen Pub Crawl : $40
- Half-Day Wine Tastings in the North Georgia Mountains : $115
- North Georgia Mountains Two Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $137
- Bartram Trail Hike plus Wine Tasting: $159
- North Georgia Mountains Three Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $165
- North Georgia Mountains Private Three Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $180
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lima and Atlanta, we can see that Atlanta is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lima is in South America and Atlanta is in North 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 Atlanta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Atlanta 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 Lima Expensive? and Is Atlanta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lima or Atlanta?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Atlanta. When comparing the sizes of Lima and Atlanta, 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 Lima or Atlanta?
Atlanta 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 Lima or Atlanta in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lima as well as Atlanta. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Atlanta for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Lima is generally much colder than Atlanta. Daily temperatures in Lima average around 18°C (64°F), and Atlanta fluctuates around 82°F (28°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Atlanta. In the summer, Lima often gets less sunshine than Atlanta. Lima gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Atlanta receives 271 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Atlanta. Lima usually gets less rain in July than Atlanta. Lima gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Atlanta receives 5.2 inches (133 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLima 18°C (64°F)Atlanta 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Lima or Atlanta in the Autumn?
Both Atlanta and Lima are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Atlanta because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Lima is around the same temperature as Atlanta in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lima averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Atlanta fluctuates around 66°F (19°C).
It's quite sunny in Atlanta. Lima usually receives less sunshine than Atlanta during autumn. Lima gets 60 hours of sunny skies, while Atlanta receives 222 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lima usually receives less rain than Atlanta. Lima gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Atlanta receives 3 inches (77 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLima 19°C (66°F)Atlanta 66°F (19°C)
Should I visit Lima or Atlanta in the Winter?
Both Atlanta and Lima during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Atlanta this time of year.
In the winter, Lima is much warmer than Atlanta. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lima in January average around 23°C (73°F), and Atlanta averages at about 45°F (7°C).
In the winter, Lima often gets more sunshine than Atlanta. Lima gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Atlanta receives 164 hours of full sun.
Atlanta gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lima usually gets less rain in January than Atlanta. Lima gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Atlanta receives 4.7 inches (120 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLima 23°C (73°F)Atlanta 45°F (7°C)
Should I visit Lima or Atlanta in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lima and Atlanta. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round. Also, many travelers come to Atlanta for the activities around the city.
In April, Lima is generally a little warmer than Atlanta. Daily temperatures in Lima average around 22°C (72°F), and Atlanta fluctuates around 65°F (18°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Atlanta this time of the year. Lima usually receives less sunshine than Atlanta during spring. Lima gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Atlanta receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
Atlanta receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Lima usually receives less rain than Atlanta. Lima gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Atlanta receives 4.1 inches (104 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLima 22°C (72°F)Atlanta 65°F (18°C)
Typical Weather for Atlanta and Lima
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 inches (120 mm) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 inches (123 mm) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 inches (147 mm) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 inches (104 mm) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 inches (91 mm) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 inches (133 mm) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 inches (95 mm) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 66°F (19°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 inches (111 mm) |
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