Which place is cheaper, Lima or Perth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Perth 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 Perth and Lima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Perth or Lima?
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
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 Adventure Tours to Australia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia, 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 dayPerth $133Lima $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Perth is $133, 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 Perth and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPerth $76Lima $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPerth $152Lima $98
Compare Hotels in Perth and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Perth 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: Perth Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Perth $25Lima $5.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from Perth City Hotels to Fremantle Cruise Port : $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $33
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $59
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $67
- Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Business Car: $76
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $221
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth : $258
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:
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $198
- Private Transfer From Lima To Paracas With 2 Stops : $176
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $150
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $134
- Round-Trip Transfer in Private Minivan from-to Lima Airport (LIM) in Lima City: $122
- Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers: $119
- Airport Transfer Service in Lima: $95
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima city hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $87
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer for small groups: $79
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port : $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Perth or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Perth 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 dayPerth $36Lima $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Half-Day Low and Slow BBQ Food Tour in Perth: $79
- American BBQ Food Tour: $79
- Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise: $112
- Swan River Dinner Cruise with Beverages: $112
- Pinnacles Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Experience a Small Group Tour: $116
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $116
- Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $142
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $159
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.Perth $14Lima $8.57
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.77
- City Exploration Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- Skip the Line: Perth Video Game Console Museum Ticket: $12
- Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $16
- Fabulous Fremantle Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- The Optus Stadium Tour: $18
- Optus Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- The Premium Anzac Bell Tour at the Bell Tower: $21
- AQWA Aquarium of Western Australia Entry Tickets: $22
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 dayPerth $7.54Lima $5.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $17
- Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $63
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $63
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $65
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $76
- Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $89
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $92
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- Half-Day Swan Valley Winery & Brewery: $129
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Perth and Lima, we can see that Perth is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Perth 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Perth or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Perth 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 Perth or Lima?
Perth 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 Perth or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Perth during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Perth in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Perth is a little warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 25°C (76°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in July.
It's quite sunny in Perth. In the summer, Perth often gets more sunshine than Limain July. Perth gets 331 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Perth usually gets less rain in January than Limain July. Perth gets 7 mm (0.3 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 January and JulyPerth 25°C (76°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Perth or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Perth and Lima. Most visitors come to Perth for the shopping scene during these months. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Perth is around the same temperature as Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Perth in April average around 19°C (67°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F)in October.
In Perth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Perth usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Perth gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In April, Perth usually receives more rain than Limain October. Perth gets 40 mm (1.6 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 April and OctoberPerth 19°C (67°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Perth or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Perth as well as Lima. The winter months attract visitors to Perth because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In July, Perth is generally much colder than Limain January. Daily temperatures in Perth average around 13°C (55°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Perth often gets less sunshine than Limain January. Perth gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Perth receives a lot of rain in the winter. Perth usually gets more rain in July than Limain January. Perth gets 170 mm (6.7 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 July and JanuaryPerth 13°C (55°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Perth or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Perth are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches are the main draw to Perth this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Perth is cooler than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Perth averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Perth. Perth usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Perth gets 273 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Perth usually receives more rain than Limain April. Perth gets 62 mm (2.4 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 October and AprilPerth 17°C (62°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Perth
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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