Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Lima?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lima or Toronto?
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 Toronto. 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
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 Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLima $76Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Lima is $76, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLima $49Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLima $98Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Lima and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Lima or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lima $5.67Toronto $32
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:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima HTL-APT (LIM): $34
- 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
- Tegucigalpa to Tegucigalpa Toncontin Airport (TGU) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Convenient bus transfer between Hamilton Airport and Toronto: $3.65
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $9.03
- One Way: from/to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) - Private Transfer: $38
- Private Airport Transfer Pearson Airport to or from Toronto: $41
- Private Departure Transfer-Toronto to Pearson Airport(YYZ) or YTZ: $41
- Private Transfer Toronto Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotels: $42
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by Business Car: $59
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Richmond Hill Black Car Service: $61
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto hotel/address -Arrival Private Transfer: $63
- Toronto City to Pearson Airport Departure Private Transfer: $64
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Mississauga City Black Car Service: $64
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Lima or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $17Toronto $66
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 Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- E-Scooter Food Tour Toronto: $45
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lima $8.57Toronto $31
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.65
- Downtown City Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.31
- Toronto Beneath The Surface Walking Tour: $4.47
- Downtown Toronto Walking Tour: $4.47
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.47
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.12
- Queen Street West: An audio tour exploring Toronto's coolest street: $5.20
- Kensington Market: Downtown Toronto Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Kensington Market, Chinatown and the Art Gallery of Ontario: A Self-Guided Tour: $5.99
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Toronto's Waterfront: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.21
- Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLima $5.57Toronto $22
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 Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Finest Whisky Exploration Game in Toronto Distillery District: $8.20
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $21
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto: $36
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lima and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lima or Toronto?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Toronto. When comparing the sizes of Lima and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto 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 Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Lima averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Toronto, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Lima often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Lima gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Lima usually gets less rain in July than Toronto. Lima gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLima 18°C (64°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Lima or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lima and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the autumn, Lima is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lima in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Lima usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Lima gets 60 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lima usually receives less rain than Toronto. Lima gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLima 19°C (66°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Lima or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lima as well as Toronto. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Toronto. In January, Lima is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Lima average around 23°C (73°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
In the winter, Lima often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Lima gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Lima usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Lima gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLima 23°C (73°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Lima or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto 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 much warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Lima averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Lima usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Toronto during spring. Lima gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lima usually receives less rain than Toronto. Lima gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLima 22°C (72°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Lima
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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.