Which place is cheaper, Lima or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Nadi (Port Denarau) or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nadi (Port Denarau) or Lima, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Nadi (Port Denarau) or Lima?
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
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 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 dayNadi (Port Denarau) $201Lima $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $201, while the average daily cost in Lima is $97. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNadi (Port Denarau) $108Lima $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNadi (Port Denarau) $216Lima $106
Compare Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau) and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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: Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.93Lima $6.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Private Transfer-Nadi International Airport to Hotels: $6.97
- Private VIP Transfers - All Hotels to Nadi International Airport: $8.83
- Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.29
- Shared Transfer To Nadi Airport from Denarau Resorts: $9.29
- Private Departure Transfer From Your Hotel To Nadi Airport (cfc approved): $9.31
- Private Departure Transfer To Nadi Airport From Your Hotel: $9.31
- Shared Transfers from Airport to Denarau: $12
- Private Transfer from Nadi Intl Airport to Sheraton Fiji Resort: $12
- Port Denarau Island from Your Resort (Private Transfer): $12
- Private Departure Transfer to Nadi Airport from Your Hotel: $12
- Private Transfer: Nadi Int Airport - Denarau Island Hotels: $14
- Denarau Hotels to Nadi Airport (Private Departure Transfer): $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.88
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Taxi Ride$5.88
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Short Taxi Ride$4.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores Kennedy Park: $5.95
- Lima Airport : Bus transfer to/from Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $11
- SHARED AIRPORT TRANSFER - From or To Lima Airport: $11
- Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel or Hotel-Airport!!: $15
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $15
- Lima Airport Transfer Service Available 24 7: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $17
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM): $17
- Private Transfer from Callao Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $18
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Nadi (Port Denarau) or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 dayNadi (Port Denarau) $70Lima $33
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.71
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Ice cream$3.82
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Coffee$3.24
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Donut$1.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Food tours on the forbidden side of Lima (Min. 3 Guests – Max. 6): $15
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $30
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $45
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $46
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- Peruvian Cooking Class with Chef Lucia Dabdoub: $50
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $55
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $59
- Dinner at the Cala Restaurant in Lima: $63
- Lima Market Food Tour: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $33Lima $9.39
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- FIJI: Official Tifajek Mud Pool and Hot Spring Tour: $33
- Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour with Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring: $44
- Garden of Sleeping Giant with Sabeto Hotspring Mudpool Tour: $58
- Nadi Tour With Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring: $58
- Sabeto Waterfall Tour (Nadi): $60
- Finding Nemo - Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island: $66
- Discover Nadi with Sabeto Hotspring and Mudpool Tour: $72
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $74
- Private Tour: Hot spings & Sleeping Giant Garden hiking Adventure: $81
- Coral Coast Sightseeing & Pottery Village Tour: $81
- Cultural Night Tour: $81
- Fiji Lautoka Shore Excursions Tour: $84
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$2.50
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Lima Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Adventure at the Airport of Peru: $10
- Lima Cathedral Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Jogging Activity through Tourist Places facing the Sea in Lima: $15
- Walking Tour in the Historical Centre and China Town: $18
- Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Barranco Street Art Tour - Unmasked: $20
- Colorful Barranco Tour and Street Art: $20
- Fun Latin Dance Experience in Lima for Beginners: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Huaca Pucllana Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNadi (Port Denarau) $12Lima $6.10
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$7.91
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Beer$4.41
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Cocktail$3.53
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $22
- Discover Barranco's Nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $24
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $38
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $45
- Local Wine Tour: $77
- From Lima Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Dunes and Wine Tour: $89
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima: $139
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nadi (Port Denarau) and Lima, we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 180 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Nadi (Port Denarau) 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.
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.