Which place is cheaper, Lima or San Pedro?
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 San Pedro or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between San Pedro 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: San Pedro or Lima?
San Pedro
San Pedro is the largest town on Ambergris Caye, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. Here you can find a tropical paradise with warm weather, clear blue waters, plenty of activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving, and a host of hotels, restaurants, and other amenities.
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 Budget Tours to Belize, The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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San Pedro Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySan Pedro $163Lima $95
The average daily cost (per person) in San Pedro is $163, 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 San Pedro and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSan Pedro $66Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSan Pedro $132Lima $104
Compare Hotels in San Pedro and Lima
Looking for a hotel in San Pedro 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: Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.San Pedro $34Lima $6.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Pedro
Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Pedro:
- Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure (Boat Transfer): $210
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:
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $17
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $17
- Private Airport Transfer to Miraflores San Isidro and Barranco: $18
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima Hotels: $18
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into San Pedro or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and San Pedro 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 daySan Pedro $69Lima $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Pedro.
- Maya Sunset Dinner Feast: $49
- The Maya Dinner Experience: Season 2: $111
- The Garifuna Dinner Experience: Season I: $111
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.San Pedro $33Lima $9.15
Tours and Activities in San Pedro
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:
- The Maya Brunch Experience: $44
- 3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize: $59
- Haunted Tales of the Maya: Cocktail | Dessert Experience: $66
- Ambergris Caye Food and History Tour: $75
- Half Day Snorkeling Tour Caye Caulker: $80
- Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $85
- Belizean Food Experience: $87
- San Pedro Local Diving Experience : $97
- Hol Chan Full-Day Bucket List Snorkeling and Marine Life Tour: $99
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $99
- Caye Caulker Private Camping Adventure: $100
- Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour - Ambergris Caye: $113
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:
- 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 daySan Pedro $16Lima $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 San Pedro and Lima, we can see that San Pedro is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since San Pedro is in Central America 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 San Pedro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Pedro 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 San Pedro Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, San Pedro or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 920 times larger than the population of San Pedro. When comparing the sizes of San Pedro 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 San Pedro or Lima?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit San Pedro or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and San Pedro are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Pedro throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in San Pedro. In July, San Pedro usually receives more rain than Lima. San Pedro gets 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Pedro. San Pedro usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. San Pedro gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, San Pedro is generally much warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in San Pedro average around 28°C (82°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySan Pedro 28°C (82°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit San Pedro or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and San Pedro during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to San Pedro because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in San Pedro. San Pedro usually gets more rain in October than Lima. San Pedro gets 255 mm (10 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, San Pedro often gets more sunshine than Lima. San Pedro gets 196 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
San Pedro is a little warmer than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in San Pedro averages around 26°C (80°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSan Pedro 26°C (80°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit San Pedro or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both San Pedro and Lima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Pedro year-round. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
San Pedro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, San Pedro usually receives more rain than Lima. San Pedro gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
San Pedro usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during winter. San Pedro gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, San Pedro is around the same temperature as Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in San Pedro in January average around 24°C (74°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySan Pedro 24°C (74°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit San Pedro or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to San Pedro as well as Lima. San Pedro attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
San Pedro usually gets more rain in April than Lima. San Pedro gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Pedro this time of the year. In the spring, San Pedro often gets more sunshine than Lima. San Pedro gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
In April, San Pedro is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in San Pedro average around 27°C (80°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSan Pedro 27°C (80°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and San Pedro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (74°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (78°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 243 mm (9.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 255 mm (10 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (76°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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