Which place is cheaper, Lima or Temuco?
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 Temuco or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Temuco and Lima. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Temuco or Lima?
Temuco
Temuco is a large and modern city found 680 km south of Santiago. While the city is dynamic, it does not have any particular charm with the exception of being a great point of departure for many excursions around the lake region and the many national parks found in the surrounding area. Temuco is also well known for its Mapuche culture, a proud and rebellious community of around 20 000 in the area today, who has fought continuously against every invaders in the past.
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 Luxury Tours to Chile, The Best Budget Tours to Chile, 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 dayTemuco $96Lima $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Temuco is $96, 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 Temuco and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTemuco $44Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTemuco $88Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Temuco and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Temuco 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: Temuco Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Temuco $23Lima $6.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Temuco
Also for Temuco, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers from or to Temuco - Araucanía Airport: $40
- Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Resorts - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Transfer from Temuco Airport to Pucon: $140
- Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Thermal Resorts-Round-Trip Transfer: $167
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:
- Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $269
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $263
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $201
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chávez (LIM) Airport to Lima: $59
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima J Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
- Assistance - Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel & Viceversa: $40
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Private Lima Airport Transfer - Minivan 24hrs: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Temuco or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Temuco 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 dayTemuco $38Lima $32
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.Temuco $7.85Lima $9.15
Tours and Activities in Temuco
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Temuco.
- Tour Mapuche Community Araucanía: $592
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:
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Tour From Lima (Private Group): $190
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $30
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- Private Stopover Tour of Lima from the Airport: $150
- Sunset in Huacachina and Tacama: Private Tour from Lima: $220
- #1 Full Day Tour From Paracas and Huacachina Oasis: $59
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 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
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTemuco $5.13Lima $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 comparing the travel costs between Temuco and Lima, we can see that Temuco is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Temuco Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Temuco or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Temuco. When comparing the sizes of Temuco 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 Temuco or Lima?
Temuco 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 Temuco or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Temuco during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the summer, Temuco is around the same temperature as Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Temuco in January average around 17°C (62°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F)in July.
It's quite sunny in Temuco. In the summer, Temuco often gets more sunshine than Limain July. Temuco gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Temuco usually gets more rain in January than Limain July. Temuco gets 42 mm (1.7 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 JulyTemuco 17°C (62°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Temuco or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Temuco and Lima. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Temuco is generally much colder than Limain October. Daily temperatures in Temuco average around 12°C (53°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Temuco usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Temuco gets 150 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In April, Temuco usually receives more rain than Limain October. Temuco gets 80 mm (3.1 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 OctoberTemuco 12°C (53°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Temuco or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Temuco as well as Lima. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Temuco is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Temuco averages around 8°C (46°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in January.
In the winter, Temuco often gets less sunshine than Limain January. Temuco gets 78 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Temuco receives a lot of rain in the winter. Temuco usually gets more rain in July than Limain January. Temuco gets 169 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 JanuaryTemuco 8°C (46°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Temuco or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Temuco are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Temuco is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Temuco in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F)in April.
Temuco usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during spring. Temuco gets 193 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Temuco usually receives more rain than Limain April. Temuco gets 86 mm (3.4 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 AprilTemuco 12°C (54°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Temuco
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (62°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 9°C (47°F) | 177 mm (7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 8°C (46°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 9°C (48°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 10°C (50°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.