Which place is cheaper, Lima or Suzhou?
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 Suzhou or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Suzhou and Lima can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Suzhou or Lima?
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, 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 daySuzhou $127Lima $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Suzhou is $127, 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 Suzhou and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSuzhou $39Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSuzhou $78Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Suzhou and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Suzhou 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.Suzhou $58Lima $6.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Suzhou Gardens Entry Ticket with Optional Guide&Transfer Services: $8.00
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Tianping Mountain from Suzhou: $51
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $80
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Tongli Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $144
- Suzhou to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $178
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 Suzhou or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Suzhou 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 daySuzhou $57Lima $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $55
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $63
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
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.Suzhou $9.47Lima $9.15
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- Tiger Hill Ticket Booking: $14
- Lingering Garden Ticket Booking: $15
- Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket Booking: $18
- Huqiu Adult Tickets without Time Slots: $20
- Suzhou:Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket for Adult: $22
- Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour: $55
- Suzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service : $65
- Zen Culture and Garden Tour: $68
- Zhouzhuang and Tongli Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options : $72
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- Shantang Street Shared Suzhou Walking Tour: $80
- Suzhou Private English Tour Guide Service: $91
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 daySuzhou $6.50Lima $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 Suzhou and Lima, we can see that Suzhou is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Suzhou is in Asia 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou 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 Suzhou Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Suzhou or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Suzhou. When comparing the sizes of Suzhou 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 Suzhou or Lima?
Suzhou 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 Suzhou or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Suzhou are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Suzhou is much warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Suzhou averages around 28°C (83°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Suzhou. Suzhou usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Suzhou gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Suzhou. In July, Suzhou usually receives more rain than Lima. Suzhou gets 128 mm (5 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 JulySuzhou 28°C (83°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Suzhou during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the autumn, Suzhou is around the same temperature as Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Suzhou in October average around 19°C (65°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Suzhou often gets more sunshine than Lima. Suzhou gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Suzhou usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Suzhou gets 61 mm (2.4 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 OctoberSuzhou 19°C (65°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Suzhou and Lima. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Suzhou can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Suzhou is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Suzhou average around 4°C (39°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Suzhou usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Suzhou gets 135 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Suzhou usually receives more rain than Lima. Suzhou gets 39 mm (1.5 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 JanuarySuzhou 4°C (39°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Suzhou as well as Lima. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Suzhou is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Suzhou averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Suzhou often gets less sunshine than Lima. Suzhou gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Suzhou receives a lot of rain in the spring. Suzhou usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Suzhou gets 102 mm (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 AprilSuzhou 15°C (58°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Suzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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