Which place is cheaper, Lima or Pamukkale?
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 Pamukkale or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Lima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Lima?
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
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 Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, 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 dayPamukkale $162Lima $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $162, while the average daily cost in Lima is $95. 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 Pamukkale and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $44Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $88Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale 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: Pamukkale Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $28Lima $6.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya/Belek/Lara: Land Of legends Night Show Transfer: $20
- Gumbet Turkish Bath with hotel transfer and Oil massage: $38
- Paragliding Tour w/ Scenic Views & Hotel Transfer: $73
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $78
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $108
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $114
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $114
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $120
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $121
- Denizli Airport Transfer to Pamukkale (Private): $141
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $149
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Center Private Transfer: $244
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.73
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Taxi Ride$5.73
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Short Taxi Ride$4.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $269
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $263
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $201
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chávez (LIM) Airport to Lima: $59
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima J Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
- Assistance - Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel & Viceversa: $40
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Private Lima Airport Transfer - Minivan 24hrs: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Pamukkale 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 dayPamukkale $94Lima $32
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.59
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Ice cream$3.73
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Coffee$3.15
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Donut$1.00
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.Pamukkale $42Lima $9.15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pamukkale
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance fees Travertines & Pool$1.57
Tours and Activities in Pamukkale
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
- From Antalya or Kemer: Full-Day Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour: $41
- Full Day Pamukkale City Tour From Pamukkale And Karahayit Hotels: $45
- From Antalya: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch: $47
- Pamukkale&Hierapolis Small Group Tour (Entrance Tickets Extra): $50
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Skip-the-Line Tickets and Audio Guide: $51
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Experience Including Pickup: $59
- Pamukkale Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots: $64
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- Pamukkale Paragliding Tour : $70
- Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City Tour from Antalya: $80
- Natural Pamukkale Tour From Pamukkale - Small Group : $82
- Izmir: Ephesus, House of Mary Tour w/Entry Tickets & Lunch: $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)$17
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Movie Tickets$2.44
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Tour From Lima (Private Group): $190
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $30
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- Private Stopover Tour of Lima from the Airport: $150
- Sunset in Huacachina and Tacama: Private Tour from Lima: $220
- #1 Full Day Tour From Paracas and Huacachina Oasis: $59
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 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
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $11Lima $5.95
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$7.71
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Beer$4.30
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Cocktail$3.44
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 Pamukkale and Lima, we can see that Pamukkale is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 770 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale or Lima?
Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Pamukkale during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Pamukkale in the summer for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the summer, Pamukkale is much warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pamukkale in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Lima. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Lima. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 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 JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Lima. Most visitors come to Pamukkale for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Pamukkale is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 19°C (67°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Lima. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 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 OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Lima. The winter months attract visitors to Pamukkale because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Pamukkale is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets less sunshine than Lima. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The natural beauty are the main draw to Pamukkale this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Pamukkale is cooler than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pamukkale in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Lima. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 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 AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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