Which place is cheaper, Lima or Tenerife?
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 Tenerife or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tenerife 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: Tenerife or Lima?
Tenerife
European tourists have long known Tenerife as a top vacation destination. Amazing beaches and a booming nightlife bring in visitors to the largest of the Canary Islands all the way from England, Germany and Spain - particularly during the Easter holiday. Now the rest of the world is catching up. It's not just a spot for spring breakers looking for a party - it is full of mountains, volcanoes and forests ready for exploring.
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 Spain, The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, 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 dayTenerife €156Lima €85
The average daily cost (per person) in Tenerife is €156, while the average daily cost in Lima is €85. 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 Tenerife and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTenerife €53Lima €47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTenerife €106Lima €94
Compare Hotels in Tenerife and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Tenerife 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: Tenerife Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tenerife €60Lima €5.44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tenerife
Also for Tenerife, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Puerto de la Cruz City Tour with Transfers: $28
- Sunset Catamaran Tour with Transfer, Buff & Drinks: $67
- Marine-Life Tour with Transfer, Buffet and Drinks: $67
- Tenerife Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Transfer and Buffet: $69
- From South Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers: $74
- Siam Park Entrance Ticket & Round-Trip Transfer: $82
- Hike above Masca through relict woods. Transfer included.: $90
- Hiking over Masca through laurel relict woods. Transfer included.: $104
- Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer: $105
- Loro Parque & Siam Park Entry Ticket with Transfer: $112
- Tandem Paragliding in Adeje with hotel transfer: $113
- Private Transfer from Santa Cruz Tenerife Cruise Port to Tenerife: $113
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€5.15
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Taxi Ride€5.15
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Short Taxi Ride€3.86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima APT-HTL (LIM): $34
- Transfer: Lima City Center to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $14
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $15
- Transfer from the Airport to hotels in Lima: $30
- Transfer by official taxi from Jorge Chávez Lima Airport: $35
- Transfer by car from the airport to the hotel: $60
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Tour Night Magic Water Park and Ravine with Transfer: $49
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.95
- Private taxi transfer: Lima Jorge Chávez Airport – Safe: $14
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Tenerife or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Tenerife 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 dayTenerife €67Lima €29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Canarian Cooking Class in Ancient Tenerife Village: $39
- Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner & Drink: $39
- MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $56
- Medieval San Miguel Castle Dinner and Show in South Tenerife: $61
- Medieval Castle with dinner from Puerto de la Cruz in TenerifeSur: $61
- Self-Drive Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing - No Dinner: $64
- Self-Drive Teide National Park, Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Tour: $64
- Teide National Park - Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Experience: $74
- Medieval Show and Dinner at Castillo San Miguel with Transfer: $75
- Teide National Park, Dinner, Sunset & Stargazing Coach Tour: $76
- Teide National Park, Sunset & Stargazing Coach Tour - no Dinner: $76
- Paella Cooking Class in Tenerife Ancient Canarian Village: $79
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€4.12
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Ice cream€3.35
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Coffee€2.83
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Donut€0.90
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.Tenerife €27Lima €8.22
Tours and Activities in Tenerife
For Tenerife, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Teide Legends Exhibition Entry Ticket: $3.42
- Entrance Ticket for Students in La Casa de los Balcones: $3.50
- La Orotava Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h and 16 audio reviews: $6.88
- Tenerife Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.98
- Entrance Ticket at La Casa de Los Balcones House-Museum: $6.99
- Camel Experience: $7.97
- Fish Spa Experience Playa Fañabe: $9.11
- Experience at a unique organic farm with tasting and museum: $10
- Twin Ticket Casa de los Balcones + Molino de gofio del Hoyo: $11
- Finca Las Margaritas Banana Plantation Experience: $11
- Skip the Line: Artlandya Admission Ticket in Tenerife: $12
- Pyramids of Güímar SIMPLE Ticket: $15
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)€15
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Movie Tickets€2.19
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- 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: $134
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $134
- 3 Day Tour From Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Days Tour of Paracas Huacachina and Nazca: $275
- 3 Hour Private Electric Scooter Tour of Lima: $75
- 3 Hours Walking Tour of Lima Old Town and Catacumbs: $59
- 3-Day Tour Discover Paracas and Huacachina from Lima: $260
- 4 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $299
- 8-Hour Private Tour Lima Viceroyalty and Gold Museum with Lunch: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTenerife €6.43Lima €5.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Tenerife
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tenerife:
- Guided Tour Montesdeoca Cheese Factory - Cheese and Wine Tasting: $35
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: $52
- Full-Day Gastronomy and Wine Tour: $93
- Wine tasting "Tenerife grape varieties": $175
- Volcano Teide Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting & Tapas: $239
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€6.93
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Beer€3.86
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Cocktail€3.09
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 Tenerife and Lima, we can see that Tenerife is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tenerife is in Europe 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 Tenerife would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tenerife 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 Tenerife Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife or Lima?
Tenerife 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 Tenerife or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tenerife as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Tenerife for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Tenerife is a little warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tenerife this time of the year. In the summer, Tenerife often gets more sunshine than Lima. Tenerife gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets less rain in July than Lima. Tenerife gets 2 mm (0.1 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 JulyTenerife 23°C (73°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Tenerife are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tenerife in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Tenerife is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tenerife in October average around 22°C (72°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tenerife. Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Tenerife gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tenerife usually receives more rain than Lima. Tenerife gets 26 mm (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 OctoberTenerife 22°C (72°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Tenerife during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Tenerife for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In January, Tenerife is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Tenerife average around 17°C (63°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Tenerife often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lima. Tenerife gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Tenerife usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Tenerife gets 43 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryTenerife 17°C (63°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tenerife or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tenerife and Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Tenerife because of the beaches and the natural beauty. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tenerife is cooler than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Tenerife averages around 18°C (64°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Tenerife, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tenerife usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Tenerife gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tenerife usually receives more rain than Lima. Tenerife gets 19 mm (0.7 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 AprilTenerife 18°C (64°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Tenerife
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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