Which place is cheaper, Lima or Belfast?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belfast or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Belfast 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: Belfast or Lima?
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. It has a population of about 270,000 and almost 500,000 in the metropolitan area. It's located on the mouth of the River Lagan and is set between many low hills that rise up around it.
One of the most famous, and tragic times in Belfast's history is referred to as "The Troubles." During this time, between 1969 and 1997, there were many bomb and gun attacks throughout the city. This left many areas as essentially no-go zones. Neighborhoods became completely lawless do to the lack of security and the damage is still visible today in some areas. In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement was signed and much of the politically motivated violence ended. The city actually received praise recently as the safest city in the UK based on crime rate. Tourism is growing and many visitors enjoy seeing this less popular travel destination. The city has a lot of character and will give you an interesting take on Irish and British history.
Belfast has a temperate climate and temperature and precipitation have little variation throughout the year. The climate is influenced by the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, making it warmer than many cities that are found at the same latitude. Rain is common with precipitation falling an average of 157 days a year. Snow is much less common, although it does happen about ten days a year. The warmest days during the summer may reach a temperature around 25 degrees Celsius and the coldest days have lows that drop just below freezing.
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 Budget Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Tours for Seniors to 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 dayBelfast £133Lima £60
The average daily cost (per person) in Belfast is £133, while the average daily cost in Lima is £60. 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 Belfast and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelfast £68Lima £39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelfast £136Lima £78
Compare Hotels in Belfast and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Belfast 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: Belfast Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belfast £14Lima £4.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belfast
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belfast:
- Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Belfast Accommodation - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Belfast Accommodation to Belfast City Airport (BHD) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Holywood Accommodation - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Belfast City to Belfast International Airport (BFS) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Lisburn City - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Private Belfast Arrival Transfer- Belfast City Airport to Belfast Hotel / Accomm: $44
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Belfast Airport: $44
- Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Belfast Accommodation - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $46
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dundonald : $46
- Private Transfer from Belfast Central to Belfast City Airport (BHD): $50
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bangor : $50
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Comber: $50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride£4.26
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Taxi Ride£4.26
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Short Taxi Ride£3.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.00
- Lima Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Miraflores: $5.63
- Lima Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Lima city center: $6.00
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Hotels in Lima: $13
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport: $17
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $18
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $20
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport to Hotel by Aludy Travel: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Belfast or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Belfast 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 dayBelfast £51Lima £14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belfast
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belfast.
- Guided Craft Beer and Street Food Tour: $82
- Belfast Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $108
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two£3.41
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Ice cream£2.77
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Coffee£2.34
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Donut£0.75
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.Belfast £18Lima £6.80
Typical Entertainment Prices in Belfast
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Belfast are as follows:
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Movie Tickets£8.00
Tours and Activities in Belfast
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belfast are as follows:
- Belfast’s Titanic Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Belfast's Iconic Sites: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.47
- Museum Ticket: $6.93
- Hillsborough Castle Gardens Entrance Ticket: $13
- If Buildings Could Talk Tour Belfast: $15
- If Buildings Could Talk Tour: $15
- Crumlin Road Gaol Experience: $18
- 2.5-Hour Street Murals Tour in Spanish: $19
- Belfast Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK: $19
- Belfast Murals Political Tour in Spanish: $19
- Line of Duty Guided Walking Tour: $21
- Belfast Line of Duty Walking Tour: $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:
- 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 dayBelfast £7.86Lima £4.42
Sample the Local Flavors in Belfast
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Belfast:
- Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks: $15
- Explore & Taste: Distillery Tour at Titanic Distillers: $32
- Belfast Giant's Causeway and Titanic Distillery Whiskey Tour: $69
- VIP Skip-the Line Titanic Museum and Distillery Tasting Tour: $119
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£5.73
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Beer£3.20
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Cocktail£2.56
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 Belfast and Lima, we can see that Belfast is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belfast 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 Belfast would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belfast 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 Belfast Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belfast or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Belfast. When comparing the sizes of Belfast 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 Belfast or Lima?
Belfast 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 Belfast or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Belfast are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Belfast for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Belfast is cooler than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Belfast averages around 15°C (59°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Belfast usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Belfast gets 151 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Belfast usually receives more rain than Lima. Belfast gets 70 mm (2.8 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 JulyBelfast 15°C (59°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Belfast during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Belfast in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the autumn, Belfast is much colder than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belfast in October average around 9°C (48°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Belfast often gets more sunshine than Lima. Belfast gets 92 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Belfast usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Belfast gets 90 mm (3.5 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 OctoberBelfast 9°C (48°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belfast and Lima. Most visitors come to Belfast for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Belfast can be very cold during winter. In January, Belfast is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Belfast average around 4°C (39°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Belfast usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Belfast gets 50 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Belfast usually receives more rain than Lima. Belfast gets 80 mm (3.1 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 JanuaryBelfast 4°C (39°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Belfast as well as Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Belfast because of the activities around the city. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Belfast is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Belfast averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Belfast often gets less sunshine than Lima. Belfast gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Belfast usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Belfast gets 50 mm (2 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 AprilBelfast 8°C (46°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Belfast
| Belfast | Lima | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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