Which place is cheaper, Easter Island or Lima?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lima or Easter Island?
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 Easter Island. 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 Easter Island?
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.
Easter Island
Although Easter Island is considered a territory of Chile, it is actually located far out in the Pacific, almost halfway to Tahiti. Easter Island is well known, despite being one of the most isolated islands on Earth, because of the mysterious giant stone busts which date back centuries. There are 887 monumental statues, called moai, that were built by the Rapa Nui people. There remains much mystery around the historic Polynesian culture which created the stones, as well as the specific meaning for them.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, The Best Adventure Tours to Peru, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Chile, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLima $77Easter Island $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Lima is $77, while the average daily cost in Easter Island is $80. 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 Easter Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLima $49Easter Island $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLima $98Easter Island $88
Compare Hotels in Lima and Easter Island
Looking for a hotel in Lima or Easter Island? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lima $5.73Easter Island $2.59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.43
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Taxi Ride$5.43
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Short Taxi Ride$4.07
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
- Transfers from / to Lima airport: $43
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Lima Jorge Chávez Airport to Lima City: $40
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Lima City to Airport: $40
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Lima City - Lima Airport (LIM): $61
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $18
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- The Larco Museum Complete Tour with transfers: $52
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $20
- Round-Trip Transfer in Private Minivan from-to Lima Airport (LIM) in Lima City: $122
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores Kennedy Park: $5.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Lima or Easter Island?
Prices for flights to both Easter Island 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 $18Easter Island $25
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.34
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Ice cream$3.53
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Coffee$2.99
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Donut$0.95
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
- Lima Street Food Tour: $40
- Lima Food Tour: $45
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Lima Street Food Tour: $45
- Street Food Tour in Miraflores District: $45
- Barranco Tour with Dinner: $47
- Bohemian tour of Barranco with Dinner: $47
- Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima: $48
- Lima Night Food Tour: $48
- Lima Market Food Tour: $52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Easter Island
For Easter Island, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner, Show and Traditional Curanto Te Ra'ai Cultural Experience: $120
- Rapa Nui Dinner Show on Easter Island: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lima $8.66Easter Island $40
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$2.31
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
- Lima in 1 Day! - City Tour + Miraflores, Barranco & San Isidro: $85
- Tour to Historical Places in Lima: $30
- 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 Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Lima: $51
Typical Entertainment Prices in Easter Island
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Easter Island's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Bike Rental$8.38
Tours and Activities in Easter Island
For Easter Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Tour in Rapa Nui: $70
- Full Day Hotu Matua Tour from Vaihu to Anakena: $70
- Orongo, Ahu Vinapu and Rano Kau Half Day Tour: $91
- Easter Island Moai Archaeology Tour: Ahu Akivi, Ahu Tahai and Puna Pauâ Quarry.: $91
- Full Day Tour in Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island: $97
- Private Sunrise Tour at 15 Moai Tongariki Park: $120
- Full day tour - DREAM: $120
- The Rapa Nui Stargazing Experience : $125
- Private Tour: Tongariki Sunrise Experience: $125
- Tour to the Motus: Boat trip and snorkeling in Rapa Nui: $149
- Rapa Nui: Private Tour "The Legend of the BirdMan": $150
- Private Tour: The Underground World of Rapa Nui Caves: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLima $5.63Easter Island $5.34
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$7.30
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Beer$4.07
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Cocktail$3.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $12
- Exclusive Pub Crawl with 10+ benefits: $18
- Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $18
- Party tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $25
- Local Wine Tour: $50
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Oasis + Wine Tour !! The best price: $226
When comparing the travel costs between Lima and Easter Island, we can see that Easter Island is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lima Expensive? and Is Easter Island Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lima or Easter Island?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 1930 times larger than the population of Easter Island. When comparing the sizes of Lima and Easter Island, 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 Easter Island?
Easter Island 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 Easter Island in the Summer?
Both Easter Island and Lima during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Lima is cooler than Easter Island in the summer. The daily temperature in Lima averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Easter Island fluctuates around 24°C (74°F)in January.
In Easter Island, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Lima often gets less sunshine than Easter Islandin January. Lima gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Easter Island receives 272 hours of full sun.
Lima usually gets less rain in July than Easter Islandin January. Lima gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryLima 18°C (64°F)Easter Island 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Lima or Easter Island in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lima and Easter Island. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the autumn, Lima is cooler than Easter Island. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lima in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Easter Island averages at about 22°C (72°F)in April.
Lima usually receives less sunshine than Easter Island during autumn. Lima gets 60 hours of sunny skies, while Easter Island receives 185 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Easter Island receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lima usually receives less rain than Easter Islandin April. Lima gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilLima 19°C (66°F)Easter Island 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Lima or Easter Island in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lima as well as Easter Island. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Lima is generally a little warmer than Easter Islandin July. Daily temperatures in Lima average around 23°C (73°F), and Easter Island fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In the winter, Lima often gets more sunshine than Easter Islandin July. Lima gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Easter Island receives 148 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Easter Island. Lima usually gets less rain in January than Easter Islandin July. Lima gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyLima 23°C (73°F)Easter Island 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Lima or Easter Island in the Spring?
Both Easter Island and Lima are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Lima is a little warmer than Easter Island in the spring. The daily temperature in Lima averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Easter Island fluctuates around 20°C (67°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Easter Island. Lima usually receives less sunshine than Easter Island during spring. Lima gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Easter Island receives 224 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lima usually receives less rain than Easter Islandin October. Lima gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberLima 22°C (72°F)Easter Island 20°C (67°F)
Typical Weather for Easter Island and Lima
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
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