Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas or Lima?
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 Lima or Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas?
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.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, The Best Adventure Tours to Peru, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Alaska, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America.
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Lima Prices
Peru PricesLas Vegas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLima $98Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Lima is $98, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLima $54Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLima $108Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Lima and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Lima or Las Vegas? 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 Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lima $6.29Las Vegas $53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.96
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Taxi Ride$5.96
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Short Taxi Ride$4.47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $15
- Lima Airport Transfer Service Available 24 7: $15
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $15
- Private taxi transfer: Lima Jorge Chávez Airport – Safe: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $16
- Private Transfer from Callao Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $18
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $18
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $18
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Transfer from the Airport to Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $21
- Lima to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) - Departure Private Transfer: $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Manila: MNL Airport Private Transfer to/from Manila City Center: $15
- LAS Airport Private Transfer to/from Las Vegas: $17
- Las Vegas Stripe: Private Transfer to/from Harry Reid LAS Airport: $18
- LAS Airport Private Transfer to/from Strip Hotels: $18
- Private Transfer from Las Vegas Stripe to LAS Airport: $19
- Private Transfer from Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $27
- Private Transfer to Las Vegas Airport (LAS): $27
- Transfer Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport: $39
- Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport(LAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Las Vegas - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Manila- Private Airport Transfers (SEDAN): $50
- One Way Private Transfer to/from McCarran Airport: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Lima or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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 $33Las Vegas $139
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.76
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Ice cream$3.87
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Coffee$3.28
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Donut$1.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Local Food Tour at an Iconic Market!!: $24
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $30
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $44
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $45
- 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: $55
- Miraflores Food Tour, eat like a local: $57
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Dimmare's Martinis and Magic® Ticket: Dinner, Cocktails and Show: $35
- Manila Street Food tour and Drinks Tasting : Eat like a local: $48
- Classic Rock n' Roll show & dinner at Firelight Barn: $49
- Cowboy Christmas Show & Dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson NV: $49
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $50
- Binondo Bites Manila Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Manila Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Manila Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $63
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience and Tasting: $65
- Manila Food Tour Experience with Local Guide: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience: $73
- 2 Hour Italian Pasta Cooking Class in Las Vegas: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lima $9.50Las Vegas $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)$18
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Movie Tickets$2.53
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Barranco Walking Tour with Sunset Option: $4.00
- Adventure at the Airport of Peru: $10
- Lima Cathedral Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Walking Tour to Miraflores and Barranco with a beer: $15
- Miraflores Guided Walking Tour and Surquillo Market Experience: $15
- Lima's Historic Center with Free Walking Tour: $15
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Historic Lima & Catacombs Tour with Optional Pickup: $19
- Colorful Barranco Tour and Street Art: $20
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- Discover Vegas Hidden Spots: Your Self-Guided Tour: $4.67
- Podcast Tour The Evolution of Downtown Las Vegas: $5.61
- Casino Matrix Self-Guided Podcast Tour Las Vegas: $5.61
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour to Las Vegas Secret Water Systems: $5.61
- Podcast Tour Las Vegas Neon Noir The Soul of Old Vegas: $5.61
- Downtown Las Vegas Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
- Bachelor Party Experience w/ Limousine Free Entry: $9.99
- Bachelor Party Experience including LIMOUSINE: $9.99
- Las Vegas’ Glitter Gulch, Ghosts and Gangsters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Vintage Vegas Self Guided Walking Tour of Fremont Street: $9.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Henderson by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Red Rock Canyon Tour Self-Guided Drive Experience: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLima $6.18Las Vegas $55
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$8.01
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Beer$4.47
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Cocktail$3.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Barranco Bohemian Bar Crawl: 4 Bars & Live Music: $24
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Bars Unknown Fremont St Bar Crawl with a Local: $31
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
- Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: $49
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $49
- Las Vegas Bar Crawl by Party Bus with Free Drinks: $49
- Fantasy Burlesque Show at Luxor Hotel & Casino: $53
- Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $55
- The LINQ Promenade Bar Crawl 5 Bars 5 Drinks and Poker Game: $58
- Vegas Country Bar Crawl: Party Bus & Drinks Included: $59
- Mystery Paint & Sip Night at a Trendy Brewery: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lima and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lima or Las Vegas?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Las Vegas. When comparing the sizes of Lima and Las Vegas, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.