Which place is cheaper, Lima or Oxford?
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 Oxford or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oxford 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: Oxford or Lima?
Oxford
Oxford is a city in England best known as the home of the 12-century Oxford University, the oldest English-speaking university in the world. The city also features landmarks such as Christ Church, the Bodleian Library, and a number of world-class museums.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United Kingdom, The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, 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 dayOxford £160Lima £70
The average daily cost (per person) in Oxford is £160, while the average daily cost in Lima is £70. 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 Oxford and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOxford £72Lima £39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOxford £144Lima £78
Compare Hotels in Oxford and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Oxford 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: Oxford Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oxford £26Lima £4.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oxford
Also for Oxford, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fareham to Southampton Airport (SOU) - Departure Private Transfer: $105
- Oxford to Heathrow Airport private transfers: $164
- Oxford to Birmingham Airport Private Transfer: $210
- Oxford City to London Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Service: $210
- Oxford To London Heathrow Airport (LHR ) - Departure Private Transfer: $221
- Oxford To Luton Airport Private Transfer: $240
- Gatwick Airport Transfer To & From London Hotel Meet & Greet: $245
- Portsmouth Port to Heathrow Airport Transfer: $255
- London and Oxford Private Transfer Service: $257
- Portsmouth Cruise Terminals to London Private Transfer: $273
- Oxford To Gatwick Airport Private Transfer: $280
- Oxford To Stansted Airport Private Transfer: $290
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride£4.25
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Taxi Ride£4.25
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Short Taxi Ride£3.19
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: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Round Trip Transfer from and to the Airport in Miraflores/Barranco/Sani : $33
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- Private Transfers from/to Lima Airport (Price per Vehicle): $29
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $201
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Oxford or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Oxford 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 dayOxford £71Lima £24
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two£3.40
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Ice cream£2.76
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Coffee£2.34
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Donut£0.74
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.Oxford £19Lima £6.79
Tours and Activities in Oxford
For Oxford, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Cheltenham by Operation City Quest: $11
- Oxford's Historic Pubs: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- 2 Hour Shared Family Walking Tour in Whitefield Moor: $14
- Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes: $15
- A Guide to the City of Dreaming Spires: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oxford: $15
- Oxford Audio Tour Dreaming Spires Oxford Audio Tour Adventure: $15
- City and Universities Express Tour & Audio Guide: $16
- River Thames Sightseeing Cruise: $18
- Haunted Amersham Ghost Guided Tour: $19
- Guided Sightseeing River Cruise: $20
- Historic Pubs & Taverns Guided Walking Tour: $21
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Crawley by Zombie Scavengers: $22
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)£13
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Movie Tickets£1.81
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 dayOxford £21Lima £4.41
Sample the Local Flavors in Oxford
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oxford:
- Private Wine Tour of Margate: $130
- Chilterns Blue Line Wine Tour Explore Boutique Vineyards: $136
- Wine Tours of Kent Private group booking: $259
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£5.72
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Beer£3.19
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Cocktail£2.55
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 Oxford and Lima, we can see that Oxford is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oxford 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 Oxford would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oxford 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 Oxford Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oxford or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Oxford. When comparing the sizes of Oxford 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 Oxford or Lima?
Oxford 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 Oxford or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Oxford as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Oxford for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Oxford is around the same temperature as Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Oxford averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In the summer, Oxford often gets more sunshine than Lima. Oxford gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Oxford usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Oxford gets 46 mm (1.8 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 JulyOxford 17°C (63°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Oxford or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Oxford are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Oxford in the autumn for the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, 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, Oxford is much colder than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Oxford in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
Oxford usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Oxford gets 107 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Oxford usually receives more rain than Lima. Oxford gets 58 mm (2.3 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 OctoberOxford 11°C (52°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Oxford or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Oxford during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Oxford for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Oxford can be very cold during winter. In January, Oxford is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Oxford average around 3°C (38°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Oxford often gets less sunshine than Lima. Oxford gets 52 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Oxford usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Oxford gets 52 mm (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 JanuaryOxford 3°C (38°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Oxford or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Oxford and Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Oxford because of the small town charm and the natural beauty. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Oxford is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Oxford averages around 9°C (48°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Oxford usually receives less sunshine than Lima during spring. Oxford gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Oxford usually receives more rain than Lima. Oxford gets 45 mm (1.8 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 AprilOxford 9°C (48°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Oxford
| Oxford | Lima | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.