Which place is cheaper, Lima or Antwerp?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antwerp 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 Antwerp and Lima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Lima?
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
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 Tours for Seniors to Belgium, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels, 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 dayAntwerp €123Lima €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €123, while the average daily cost in Lima is €71. 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 Antwerp and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Lima €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Lima €90
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp 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: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Lima €5.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Arrival Private Transfer Antwerp Airport ANR to Antwerp by Sedan: $68
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $86
- Private Transfer from Antwerp to Bruges or ZeeBrugge By Luxury car: $141
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $163
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $175
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $235
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Car: $274
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.99
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Taxi Ride€4.99
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Short Taxi Ride€3.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Airport Transfer Service in Lima: $95
- Assistance /Transfer Hotel - Airport Lima Airport : $40
- Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
- From The Larco Museum Complete Tour with transfers: $56
- J.Chavez Airport to Miraflores City Hotels- Round Trip Transfer: $41
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer : $31
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $61
- Jorge Chavez International Airport: Private Transfer: $25
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $134
- Lima : Private transfer between airport to your destination: $29
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Antwerp 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 dayAntwerp €39Lima €16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- 2-Hour Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $71
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.99
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Ice cream€3.24
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Coffee€2.74
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Donut€0.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Market Food Tour: $33
- Lima Market Food Tour: $34
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $40
- Ceviche Cooking Class Including Pisco Sour Lesson: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $45
- Lima Food Tour: $45
- Street Food Tour in Miraflores District: $45
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Barranco Tour with Dinner: $47
- Bohemian tour of Barranco with Dinner: $47
- Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Lima €7.96
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.22
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.26
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.27
- Escape Game and Tour: $7.00
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $7.11
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.29
- Antwerp In App Audio Tour : Belgian Port City (EN, DU): $7.59
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.07
- Walking Tour with Audioguide App: $8.07
- Walking Tour Big five Rubens' churches (audio): $16
- Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp: $16
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)€15
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Movie Tickets€2.12
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Free Walking Tour of Lima: $2.00
- Peru's Best Bike Experience since 2014 - 4 Hours Hire: $9.90
- Customize your trip to Peru with Lima Experience: $12
- bike tour: $12
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $13
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Barranco Street Art Tour: $17
- Party tour Fridays Barranco / Saturdays Miraflores: $18
- Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima : $19
- Private Tour with guide in Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI: $20
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $20
- Lima Downtown Tour from Miraflores in 3 hrs: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Lima €5.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $17
- Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $62
- Antwerp Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $66
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $97
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€6.71
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Beer€3.74
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Cocktail€2.99
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $12
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $18
- Exclusive Pub Crawl with 10+ benefits: $18
- Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $18
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $25
- Local Wine Tour : $39
- Local Wine Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Lima, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp 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 Antwerp Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Antwerp. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp 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 Antwerp or Lima?
Antwerp 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 Antwerp or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and Lima. Many visitors come to Antwerp in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Antwerp is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 17°C (63°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Antwerp, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antwerp usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Antwerp gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Antwerp usually receives more rain than Lima. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntwerp 17°C (63°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Antwerp for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Antwerp is much colder than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Antwerp often gets more sunshine than Lima. Antwerp gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntwerp 12°C (54°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Antwerp can be very cold. In the winter, Antwerp is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Antwerp in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Antwerp gets 47 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Antwerp usually receives more rain than Lima. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntwerp 3°C (38°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Antwerp during the spring are popular places to visit. The activities around the city are the main draw to Antwerp this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In April, Antwerp is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 8°C (47°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Lima. Antwerp gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntwerp 8°C (47°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Antwerp
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 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.