Lima travel budget

Lima: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Lima

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Lima for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 24 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.5 per person
  • $ 2.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 672* (2394 PEN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 80 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2437* (8666 PEN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 113 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 4215* (14980 PEN)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Lima compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Lima in 2025 is 36% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Lima in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Lima by expense type

Restaurant budget in Lima

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Lima is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 6/person
($ 3.6 to $ 9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 20/person
($ 13 to $ 39)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.5/person
($ 6 to $ 9)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4.6)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4.6)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 4.6)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Lima

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Lima is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 27/night
($ 20 to $ 34)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 18 to $ 178)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 22 to $ 481)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 39 to $ 446)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 282/night
($ 91 to $ 815)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 33/month
($ 19 to $ 55)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 99/month
($ 19 to $ 397)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 135/month
($ 50 to $ 820)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 62/month
($ 19 to $ 193)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 122/month
($ 26 to $ 487)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Lima

On average, the price of supermarket food in Lima is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.8/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 6)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 4.7)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.6/kg
($ 3 to $ 11)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Lima

On average, the price of transport in Lima is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Lima (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181810.70.72.72.71.51.53838United StatesLimaBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.7/km
($ 2.1 to $ 4.6)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
($ 2.1 to $ 6)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 38/24hrs
($ 25 to $ 155)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Lima

On average, budget for leisure activities in Lima is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9/ticket
($ 6 to $ 12)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
($ 9.1 to $ 31)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Lima

On average, shopping budget in Lima is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6/pack
($ 5.4 to $ 7.5)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 51
($ 31 to $ 92)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 41
($ 25 to $ 55)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Lima
London → Lima
London → Lima
$ 1028
(fair price: $ 942)
Montreal → Lima
Montreal → Lima
Montreal → Lima
$ 642
(fair price: $ 566)
New York City → Lima
New York City → Lima
New York City → Lima
$ 843
(fair price: $ 657)
Toronto → Lima
Toronto → Lima
Toronto → Lima
$ 572
(fair price: $ 491)
Los Angeles → Lima
Los Angeles  → Lima
Los Angeles  → Lima
$ 975
(fair price: $ 794)
Vancouver → Lima
Vancouver → Lima
Vancouver → Lima
$ 702
(fair price: $ 583)

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About this information on the cost of living in Lima

The information about the cost of living in Lima shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Lima was updated on 11-11-2024.

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