Which place is cheaper, Lima or Hobart?
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 Hobart or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hobart and Lima can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Hobart or Lima?
Hobart
Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. It is small compared to the mainland's larger cities and has a cooler climate with four distinct seasons. Hobart is also the second oldest capital, behind Sydney, with remnants of its past visible in old sandstone warehouses now home to cafes and galleries, as well as a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages.
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 Walking Tours in Australia, The Best Eco Tours in Australia, 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 dayHobart $156Lima $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Hobart is $156, 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 Hobart and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHobart $77Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHobart $154Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Hobart and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Hobart 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: Hobart Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hobart $28Lima $6.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hobart
Also for Hobart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hobart Airport: Express Bus Transfer to Hobart City: $15
- Grand Cayman Shared Airport Transfer: $40
- Hobart Intl Airport (HBA) to Hobart - Arrival Private Transfer: $50
- Private Arrival or Departure Hobart Airport Transfer: $91
- Hobart Intl Airport (HBA) to Hobart - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $100
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $152
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $152
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 Hobart or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Hobart 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 dayHobart $49Lima $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hobart
For Hobart, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hobart Half Day Wine and Food Tour: $120
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.Hobart $23Lima $9.15
Tours and Activities in Hobart
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hobart.
- kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus - One Way Tour : $20
- Admission Ticket to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary: $23
- Morning River Cruise: $23
- Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart: $24
- 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket: $30
- Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $30
- kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours): $34
- Port Arthur Shuttle and Tasman Sights Tour: $34
- From Mt Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hour Small Group Tour: $36
- 48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $36
- Mt Wellington Ultimate Afternoon Tour: $40
- 3-Hour City Sightseeing Tour: $40
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 dayHobart $15Lima $5.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Hobart
Also in Hobart, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cascade Brewery Historic Tour: $17
- Cascade Brewery Experience: $26
- Cascade Brewery Tour: $27
- LARK Distillery Tour: $46
- Signature Saturday Wine Tour: $100
- 7- 8 Hour StelaVino Guided Wine Tours From Hobart, Tasmania: $124
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania: $145
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania: $148
- Moorilla's Big Day Out at Mona - Wine Tasting and Lunch: $165
- Tasmania: Private Distillers Reserve Distillery Tour: $224
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 Hobart and Lima, we can see that Hobart is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hobart is in Pacific 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 Hobart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hobart 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 Hobart Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hobart or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 160 times larger than the population of Hobart. When comparing the sizes of Hobart 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 Hobart or Lima?
Hobart 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 Hobart or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Hobart during the summer are popular places to visit. The hiking and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hobart this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In January, Hobart is generally around the same temperature as Limain July. Daily temperatures in Hobart average around 17°C (63°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Hobart. In the summer, Hobart often gets more sunshine than Limain July. Hobart gets 259 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Hobart usually gets more rain in January than Limain July. Hobart gets 41 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 JulyHobart 17°C (63°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Hobart or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hobart and Lima. Many travelers come to Hobart for the hiking trails and the shopping scene. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Hobart is cooler than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hobart averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in October.
Hobart usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Hobart gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In April, Hobart usually receives more rain than Limain October. Hobart gets 44 mm (1.7 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 OctoberHobart 14°C (57°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Hobart or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hobart as well as Lima. Many visitors come to Hobart in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the winter, Hobart is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hobart in July average around 9°C (47°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F)in January.
In the winter, Hobart often gets less sunshine than Limain January. Hobart gets 152 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Hobart usually gets more rain in July than Limain January. Hobart gets 60 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryHobart 9°C (47°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hobart or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Hobart 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 October, Hobart is generally much colder than Limain April. Daily temperatures in Hobart average around 13°C (55°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hobart. Hobart usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Hobart gets 209 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Hobart usually receives more rain than Limain April. Hobart gets 58 mm (2.3 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 AprilHobart 13°C (55°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Hobart
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 9°C (48°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 9°C (47°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 10°C (49°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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