Which place is cheaper, Lima or Osaka?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Osaka or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka 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: Osaka or Lima?
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, 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 dayOsaka $88Lima $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $88, while the average daily cost in Lima is $76. 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 Osaka and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOsaka $45Lima $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOsaka $90Lima $98
Compare Hotels in Osaka and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Osaka 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: Osaka Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Osaka $14Lima $5.67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Osaka Itami Airport to/from Osaka City: Shared Transfer: $23
- Shared Departure Transfer: Osaka City to Osaka Itami Airport: $26
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka City: $26
- Private Transfer from Osaka Airport (ITM) to Maizuru Cruise Port: $48
- Osaka Airport ITM to Arima Onsen Resorts Arrival Transfer: $55
- Kuchu Teien Observatory Ticket with Private Transfer: $63
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka city hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Osaka city hotels to Osaka Cruise Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $66
- Osaka Int Airport (ITM) to Osaka city - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
- Shared Departure Transfer : Osaka City to Kansai International Airport: $69
- Airport Transfer from Osaka city to Kansai airport: $70
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Osaka 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 dayOsaka $25Lima $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki DIY Cooking in the Heart of Osaka: $23
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $26
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $37
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $47
- Nosatlgic Namba Osaka Street Food Tour.: $48
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $50
- Home Cooking Class: $51
- Homemade Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka: $51
- Enjoy artistic TEMPURA Cooking Class: $60
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $63
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Osaka $20Lima $8.57
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket: $3.92
- Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.58
- Table Tennis Experience with Local Players: $4.58
- Ryurei Teicha: Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) Experience in Osaka: $5.23
- Osaka Sakishima Observatory Advance Ticket: $5.88
- Tsutenkaku Tower Entry Ticket: $6.54
- Tsutenkaku Entry Ticket: $7.68
- Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount: $7.84
- Osaka Dotonbori Wonder Cruise: $8.02
- Umeda Sky Building E-Ticket: $9.81
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory E-Ticket: $12
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOsaka $12Lima $5.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Born & Raised Local Guide: $31
- Osaka Nights: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $33
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $39
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $40
- 3 Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Namba : $52
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
When comparing the travel costs between Osaka and Lima, we can see that Osaka 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. Even though Osaka is in Asia and Lima is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Osaka Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Osaka or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Osaka. When comparing the sizes of Osaka 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 Osaka or Lima?
Osaka 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 Osaka or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Osaka as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Osaka for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the summer, Osaka is much warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Osaka in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In the summer, Osaka often gets more sunshine than Lima. Osaka gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Osaka receives a lot of rain in the summer. Osaka usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Osaka gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOsaka 28°C (82°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Osaka are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Osaka in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Osaka is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 19°C (66°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Osaka usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Osaka gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Osaka. In October, Osaka usually receives more rain than Lima. Osaka gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOsaka 19°C (66°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Osaka during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Osaka for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Osaka is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Lima. Osaka gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Osaka usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Osaka gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOsaka 6°C (42°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Osaka and Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Osaka because of the activities around the city. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Osaka is cooler than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Osaka in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
Osaka usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during spring. Osaka gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Osaka usually receives more rain than Lima. Osaka gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOsaka 15°C (59°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Osaka
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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