Which place is cheaper, Lima or Paphos?
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 Paphos or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos 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: Paphos or Lima?
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Paphos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos €125Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, 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 Paphos and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Paphos 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Lima €5.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Shared shuttle transfer from Hotels to Paphos Airport: $17
- Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise with Bus Transfer: $30
- Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise from Paphos with Transfers: $30
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Slide, Music & Hotel Transfer: $34
- Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide, music & Paphos hotel transfers: $35
- Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise with Bus Transfer from Paphos: $42
- Blue Lagoon Pafos to Latchi, bus transfer+ Boat trip H/D: $42
- Paphos to Paphos Int Airport (PFO) - Departure Private Transfer: $43
- Blue Lagoon trip with Transfer from Paphos including 1 hour swim : $45
- Blue Lagoon: 3 Hours Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $46
- Private Airport Transfer from Hotel to Paphos Airport in a 4-seater taxi: $46
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport to Paphos City: $51
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 Paphos or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Paphos 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 dayPaphos €65Lima €27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $62
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $73
- Cyprus: Cooking Class-Mousaka, Tzatziki & Greek Salad: $88
- Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $226
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.Paphos €12Lima €7.79
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Lagoon Mediterranean One Boat Cruise from Latchi: $21
- Pafos Zoo Ticket: $22
- The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel: $23
- Paphos Sunset Cruise Swim Snorkel & Jump into the Golden Hour : $24
- From Limassol Experience: $29
- Latchi to Blue Lagoon Glass Bottom+slide Boat Tour: $30
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour : $30
- Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide : $30
- Latchi Blue Lagoon Cruise: $36
- Akamas, Baths of Aphrodite and Blue Lagoon Day Tour: $41
- Turtle Watching Cruise,Snorkelling Adventure &Sunset: $41
- Yellow Submarine Swim Cruise with Unlimited Drinks: $41
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 dayPaphos €9.98Lima €5.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- Afternoon Tour to Agios Neophytos Monastery with Wine Tasting: $44
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $70
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $89
- Local Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $111
- Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $138
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings and Winery Visits: $762
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 Paphos and Lima, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos 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 Paphos Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paphos or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 220 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos 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 Paphos or Lima?
Paphos 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 Paphos or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Paphos and Lima. Many travelers come to Paphos for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Paphos is a little warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Paphos averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Paphos, it's very sunny this time of the year. Paphos usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Paphos gets 388 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Paphos usually receives less rain than Lima. Paphos gets 0 mm (0 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 JulyPaphos 27°C (80°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Paphos as well as Lima. Many visitors come to Paphos in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the autumn, Paphos is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Paphos in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Paphos this time of the year. In the autumn, Paphos often gets more sunshine than Lima. Paphos gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Paphos usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Paphos gets 19 mm (0.7 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 OctoberPaphos 21°C (70°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Paphos are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Paphos 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.
In January, Paphos is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Paphos average around 12°C (53°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Paphos usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during winter. Paphos gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Paphos usually receives more rain than Lima. Paphos gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryPaphos 12°C (53°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Paphos during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Paphos because of the beaches and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Paphos is cooler than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Paphos averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Paphos. In the spring, Paphos often gets more sunshine than Lima. Paphos gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Paphos usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Paphos gets 11 mm (0.4 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 AprilPaphos 17°C (62°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Paphos
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (62°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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