Which place is cheaper, Lima or Wuyuan?
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 Wuyuan or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Wuyuan and Lima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Wuyuan or Lima?
Wuyuan
Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!
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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Wuyuan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWuyuan $73Lima $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Wuyuan is $73, 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 Wuyuan and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWuyuan $26Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWuyuan $52Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Wuyuan and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Wuyuan 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.Wuyuan $13Lima $6.06
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 Wuyuan or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Wuyuan 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 dayWuyuan $35Lima $32
Typical Food Prices in Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy$0.28
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Cookies$0.70
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.Wuyuan $19Lima $9.15
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)$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 dayWuyuan $14Lima $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 Wuyuan and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. And not only is Wuyuan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Wuyuan Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Wuyuan or Lima?
Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Wuyuan during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In July, Wuyuan is generally much warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Wuyuan average around 30°C (85°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuyuan. Wuyuan usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Wuyuan gets 192 mm (7.6 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 JulyWuyuan 30°C (85°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Wuyuan and Lima. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Wuyuan is around the same temperature as Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Wuyuan averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In October, Wuyuan usually receives more rain than Lima. Wuyuan gets 82 mm (3.2 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 OctoberWuyuan 20°C (68°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Wuyuan as well as Lima. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the winter, Wuyuan is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Wuyuan in January average around 6°C (43°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Wuyuan usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Wuyuan gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryWuyuan 6°C (43°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Wuyuan 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 April, Wuyuan is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Wuyuan average around 18°C (64°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite rainy in Wuyuan. In April, Wuyuan usually receives more rain than Lima. Wuyuan gets 238 mm (9.4 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 AprilWuyuan 18°C (64°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Wuyuan
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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