Which place is cheaper, Lima or Piriapolis?
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 Piriapolis or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Piriapolis 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: Piriapolis or Lima?
Piriapolis
Piriapolis is a small beach town between Montevideo and Punta del Este in Uruguay. It is a more laid back version of Punta del Este with fewer fancy restaurants and clubs but it has perhaps more charm, with its grand old hotel and beachfront promenade backed by small mountains. The rather old-school coastal resort is vaguely reminiscent of a Mediterranean beach town.
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 Uruguay, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, 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 dayPiriapolis $80Lima $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Piriapolis is $80, while the average daily cost in Lima is $97. 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 Piriapolis and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPiriapolis $26Lima $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPiriapolis $52Lima $106
Compare Hotels in Piriapolis and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Piriapolis 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: Piriapolis Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Piriapolis $30Lima $6.21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.88
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Taxi Ride$5.88
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Short Taxi Ride$4.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Airport Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport LIM to Lima by Sedan: $51
- Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
- From Lima Private transfer to Paracas: $290
- Guided Assistance -Hassle-free service -Airport -Hotel transfers: $30
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $42
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $160
- Lima Airport : Bus transfer to/from Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $11
- Lima Airport Departure Transfer: $22
- Lima Airport One Way Private Transfer LIM to Lima City Center: $12
- Lima Airport Transfers: Lima City to Jorge Chavez Airport LIM in Standard Car: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Piriapolis or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Piriapolis 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 dayPiriapolis $38Lima $33
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.71
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Ice cream$3.82
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Coffee$3.23
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Donut$1.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Food tours on the forbidden side of Lima (Min. 3 Guests – Max. 6): $5.00
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $49
- Lima Street Food Tour : Try the best Peruvian street food: $49
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- Private Churros Cooking Class, Miraflores & Hotel Pickup: $50
- Private Cooking Class in Causa & Lomo Saltado: $50
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $55
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Dinner at the Cala Restaurant in Lima: $63
- Lima Market Food Tour: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Piriapolis $5.63Lima $9.38
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)$18
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Movie Tickets$2.50
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Miraflores Guided Walking Tour and Surquillo Market Experience: $5.00
- Adventure at the Airport of Peru: $10
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Historic Lima & Catacombs Tour with Optional Pickup: $19
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Colorful Barranco Tour and Street Art: $20
- Huaca Pucllana Tour: $20
- Private Tour with guide in Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $21
- Barranco Street Art Tour - Unmasked: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPiriapolis $7.75Lima $6.10
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$7.91
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Beer$4.41
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Cocktail$3.53
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Discover Barranco's Nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $22
- Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $24
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $50
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima: $139
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Piriapolis and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. And not only is Piriapolis much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Piriapolis would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Piriapolis 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 Lima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lima than you might in Piriapolis.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Piriapolis Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Piriapolis or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 970 times larger than the population of Piriapolis. When comparing the sizes of Piriapolis 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 Piriapolis or Lima?
Piriapolis 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 Piriapolis or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Piriapolis and Lima. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Piriapolis is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Piriapolis in January average around 23°C (73°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F)in July.
In Piriapolis, it's very sunny this time of the year. Piriapolis usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Piriapolis gets 296 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In January, Piriapolis usually receives more rain than Limain July. Piriapolis gets 75 mm (3 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 January and JulyPiriapolis 23°C (73°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Piriapolis or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Piriapolis as well as Lima. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In April, Piriapolis is generally cooler than Limain October. Daily temperatures in Piriapolis average around 17°C (63°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Piriapolis often gets more sunshine than Limain October. Piriapolis gets 171 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Piriapolis usually gets more rain in April than Limain October. Piriapolis gets 84 mm (3.3 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 April and OctoberPiriapolis 17°C (63°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Piriapolis or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Piriapolis are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Piriapolis is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Piriapolis averages around 10°C (50°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in January.
Piriapolis usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Piriapolis gets 135 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Piriapolis usually receives more rain than Limain January. Piriapolis gets 90 mm (3.5 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 July and JanuaryPiriapolis 10°C (50°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Piriapolis or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Piriapolis during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the spring, Piriapolis is cooler than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Piriapolis in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Piriapolis. In the spring, Piriapolis often gets more sunshine than Limain April. Piriapolis gets 248 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Piriapolis usually gets more rain in October than Limain April. Piriapolis gets 85 mm (3.3 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 October and AprilPiriapolis 16°C (61°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Piriapolis
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 22°C (72°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 11°C (52°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 10°C (50°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 11°C (52°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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