Which place is cheaper, Lima or Ushuaia?
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 Ushuaia or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Ushuaia or Lima? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Ushuaia or Lima?
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a city on the Tierra del Fuego island of Argentina on the Beagle Strait. The city is considered to be one of the southernmost cities in the world and is often used as a base for cruises to Antarctica. Ushuaia's close proximity to Antarctica and their amazing hiking trails have made it a popular tourist destination over the past few decades.
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 3-Week Tours in Argentina, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires, 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 dayUshuaia $0.00Lima $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Ushuaia is $0.00, 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 Ushuaia and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUshuaia -Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUshuaia $0.00Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Ushuaia and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Ushuaia 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: Ushuaia Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ushuaia -Lima $6.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia
Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared One-way Airport Transfer: $7.00
- Ushuaia Airport Arrival Transfer: $7.00
- Ushuaia Airport Shared Transfer: $9.00
- Airport Transfer: $10
- Calafate: Airport Transfer: $12
- Low Cost Ushuaia Transfer from/to the airport: $16
- Ushuaia Low cost Transfers: $17
- Transfer from the hotel to the airport in shared service: $17
- Transfer from your accommodation to Ushuaia airport: $17
- Transfer from Ushuaia airport to your accomodation: $17
- Private Transfer to Ushuaia Airport (USH): $17
- Sky Resort Roundtrip Transfer: $20
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 Ushuaia or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Ushuaia 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 dayUshuaia -Lima $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia
For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Adventure and Snow Moto + Buffet Lunch or Pizza Rodizio + Transfer: $96
- Beaver Sighting with Dinner off Lake Fagnano: $170
- Ushuaia City Tour: Vespertine Tour with Dinner: $189
- Snowmobile + Snowshoeing + Huskies + Skiing + Lunch or Pizza Buffet: $195
- Tierra del Fuego National Park PM - with Dinner included: $210
- Discovering Lakes Escondido and Fagnano with sunset dinner: $210
- Puerto Almanza and Punta Paraná Tour with Dinner: $210
- Tierra del Fuego National Park: vespertine tour with dinner: $210
- Snow and Fire with Dinner in Firepit, Sledge Ride and Snowmobile: $250
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.Ushuaia -Lima $9.15
Tours and Activities in Ushuaia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.
- Panoramic City Train Tour: $20
- Guided Tour of the City of Ushuaia: $21
- Double-Decker Sightseeing Tour: $23
- Exploring Double Decker Bus Tour: $28
- CITY TOUR USHUAIA+ MARTIAL GLACIER RESERVE VISIT: $28
- City Tour Ushuaia: $30
- USHUAIA | City Tour + Martial Glacier Reserve: $36
- Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour: $50
- LANDSCAPES AND DELIGHTS - CITY TOUR: $50
- End of the World Train Ticket: $55
- Urban Walking Tour with Yatana Forest Historic Site Visit: $55
- Experience in the Classic National Park in Ushuaia: $63
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 dayUshuaia -Lima $5.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Ushuaia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ushuaia:
- Photo tour and Wine Tasting in Ushuaia City: $115
- City tour and Wine tasting: $115
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 Ushuaia and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. And not only is Ushuaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ushuaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ushuaia Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ushuaia or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Ushuaia. When comparing the sizes of Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia or Lima?
Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Ushuaia during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Ushuaia is much colder than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Ushuaia averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in July.
In the summer, Ushuaia often gets more sunshine than Limain July. Ushuaia gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Ushuaia usually gets more rain in January than Limain July. Ushuaia gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JulyUshuaia 10°C (50°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Ushuaia or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ushuaia and Lima. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Ushuaia is much colder than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ushuaia in April average around 6°C (43°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F)in October.
Ushuaia usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Ushuaia gets 74 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In April, Ushuaia usually receives more rain than Limain October. Ushuaia gets 40 mm (1.6 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 OctoberUshuaia 6°C (43°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Ushuaia or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ushuaia as well as Lima. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Ushuaia in the winter. In July, Ushuaia is generally much colder than Limain January. Daily temperatures in Ushuaia average around 2°C (36°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Ushuaia often gets less sunshine than Limain January. Ushuaia gets 61 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Ushuaia usually gets more rain in July than Limain January. Ushuaia gets 30 mm (1.2 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 JanuaryUshuaia 2°C (36°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ushuaia or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Ushuaia 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.
Ushuaia is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Ushuaia averages around 6°C (43°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in April.
Ushuaia usually receives less sunshine than Lima during spring. Ushuaia gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Ushuaia usually receives more rain than Limain April. Ushuaia gets 30 mm (1.2 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 AprilUshuaia 6°C (43°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Ushuaia
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 3°C (37°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 1°C (34°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 4°C (39°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (48°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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