Which place is cheaper, Lima or Naples?
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 Naples or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples 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: Naples or Lima?
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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 The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, 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 dayNaples €158Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is €158, while the average daily cost in Lima is €81. 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 Naples and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples €66Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples €132Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Naples and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Naples 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: Naples Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples €21Lima €5.16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Naples Railway Station Private Departure Transfer: $28
- Naples Cruise Port to Central Naples Arrival Transfer: $28
- Round-Trip Shuttle Transfer from Naples to Pompeii: $30
- Naples Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $32
- Ferry Transfers Between Naples and Capri: $36
- Tramvia Napoli: Transfer to Herculaneum Ruins + Vesuvius: $42
- Naples Airport (NAP) to Naples hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Private transfer from Naples Airport to city centre: $56
- Private Transfer Napoli Airport (NAP) to Napoli Hotels or Port: $58
- Private Transfer Napoli Hotels or Port to Napoli Airport (NAP): $58
- Private Transfer From or To Pompeii: $60
- Transfers Airport, port, train, hotel in Naples: $60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Short Taxi Ride€3.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Assistance - Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel & Viceversa: $40
- Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
- Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $269
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer : $22
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores city - Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer: $25
- Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
- Lima Bus Station Arrival Transfer: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Naples 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 dayNaples €69Lima €27
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Naples Street Eats : Authentic Walking Food Tour Experience: $45
- Naples Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing with Local Expert: $46
- Authentic pizza making class with free pizza and limoncello : $48
- Street food tour in Napoli: $49
- Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $51
- Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $51
- Naples Street Food Tour: Discover Local Flavors with Expert Guide: $51
- Authentic Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert Guide : $51
- Sightseeing Tour and Pizza in Napoli: $52
- Naples Pizza Experience: Learn, Bake & Taste the Real Flavor: $55
- 2-Hour Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class in Naples: $59
- Exclusive Pizza Cooking Class in Naples: $59
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.91
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Ice cream€3.17
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Coffee€2.69
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Donut€0.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $32
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $40
- Lima Food Tour - Prepare your Anticuchos and Pisco Sour : $48
- #1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class: $49
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $55
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Peru’s Most Beloved Recipes Cooking Class: $58
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Lima Night: Cooking Experience with locals: $65
- Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting: $65
- Vegan Peruvian Food Cooking Class | Ceviche + Pisco Sour: $69
- 4 iconic restaurants of Lima / 3-hour guided food tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Naples €30Lima €7.79
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self Guided Tours Naples With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.59
- Naples Interactive City Tour: $8.42
- Naples from Ancient Greece to today: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- A Self-Guided Tour Through the Historical Heart of Naples: $9.99
- Caserta Palace Official Entry Tickets with Gardens Option: $12
- Naples Underground Official Skip-the-line Ticket: $18
- Tour Journey into the historical Neapolitan glove factory: $18
- Naples Historic Center 3D Walking Tour: $22
- Tramvia Napoli: Easy Drop-On Drop-Off Tour to Explore Naples: $24
- Mount Vesuvius Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide: $24
- Spanish Quarters Tour: $25
- Mount Vesuvius Skip the Line Ticket + Multilingual Audio Guide: $26
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)€15
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Movie Tickets€2.07
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting: $16
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Bike Tour Lima: $19
- Water Magic Circuit Lima Night Tour by Panoramic Bus: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Bohemian and artistic ravine walking tour: $22
- Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups): $24
- Pisco Sour experience with mini causitas at República del Pisco: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNaples €21Lima €5.07
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer€4.10
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Beer€4.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Napoli Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $18
- Vesuvius wine tasting with company tour: $35
- Visit to the Cellar and Wine Tasting on Astroni Crater: $48
- Regional food and wine tasting: $59
- Ercolano Vineyards Guided Wine Tasting Experience with Brunch: $69
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting with Trivia Games, Napoli: $78
- Guided Wine Tour in Old Town Napoli: $101
- Naples by Night Food and Wine Tasting with Sightseeing Guided Tour: $107
- Wine Tasting - Tour and Tasting in Vesuvius Winemaker: $108
- Scenic Wine Tasting & Lunch on the Slopes of Vesuvius from Naples: $108
- Pompeii & Wine Tasting - Full Day Tour: $144
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Typical Lunch on the Slopes: $144
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€6.57
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Beer€3.66
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Cocktail€2.93
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $19
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $30
- Local Wine Tour : $55
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima : $138
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naples and Lima, we can see that Naples is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Naples is in Europe 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples 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 Naples Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naples or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Naples. When comparing the sizes of Naples 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.
When is the best time to visit Naples or Lima?
Naples 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 Naples or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Naples and Lima. Many travelers come to Naples for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Naples is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Naples in July average around 23°C (74°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In Naples, it's very sunny this time of the year. Naples usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Naples gets 313 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Naples usually receives more rain than Lima. Naples gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNaples 23°C (74°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Naples or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Naples as well as Lima. Many visitors come to Naples in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In October, Naples is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 17°C (63°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Naples often gets more sunshine than Lima. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Naples receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Naples usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Naples gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNaples 17°C (63°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Naples or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Naples are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Naples for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Naples is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Naples averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Naples usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Naples gets 115 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Naples. In January, Naples usually receives more rain than Lima. Naples gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNaples 8°C (47°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Naples or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Naples during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Naples because of the activities around the city. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the spring, Naples is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Naples in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Naples often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lima. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Naples usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Naples gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNaples 13°C (55°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Naples
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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