A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Belgrade vs. Lima for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Belgrade 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 Belgrade 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: Belgrade or Lima?

Belgrade

Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.

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 2-Week Tours from Belgrade, The Best Cultural Tours in Serbia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.


Which place is cheaper, Lima or Belgrade?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $51, while the average daily cost in Lima is $88. 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 Belgrade and Lima in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    Lima $48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    Lima $96
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Lima

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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.

Hotels in Belgrade


Hotels in Lima


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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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.51
    Lima $5.65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $4.66
  • Airport Transfer to a city location: $34
  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport(BEG) to Belgrade - Arrival Transfer: $34
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Downtown to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $36
  • Private Limo Transfer from Beograd Airport to Belgrade downtown : $38
  • Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $38
  • Serbia: Belgrade Airport One-way Transfers: $44
  • Belgrade airport transfer (by car): $45
  • Belgrade Private Airport Transfer: $45
  • Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
  • Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $52
  • Airport Transfer: $53

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    $5.35
  • Taxi Ride
    $5.35
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $4.01

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:

  • QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.50
  • Lima Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Miraflores: $5.63
  • Lima Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Lima city center: $6.00
  • SHARED AIRPORT TRANSFER - From or To Lima Airport: $11
  • Transfer: Lima City Center to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) : $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 the Airport to Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $18
  • Lima Private Transfer from City to Airport (LIM): $18
  • Airport to Hotel Transfer: $18
  • Transfer To Lima Airport: $18

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Lima?

Prices for flights to both Lima and Belgrade 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Belgrade $16
    Lima $30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.

  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $64
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $74
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $74
  • Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $75

Typical Food Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:


  • Lunch for Two
    $4.28
  • Ice cream
    $3.48
  • Coffee
    $2.94
  • Donut
    $0.94

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.

  • Miraflores: Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour: $35
  • Ceviche Cooking Class Including Pisco Sour Lesson: $40
  • Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
  • Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima: $48
  • Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $49
  • Food History & Local Markets (Food Tour): $56
  • 4-dish Peruvian Food Cooking Class + Pisco Sour Making: $56
  • Lima's Food Tour through Local Markets & Barranco Visit: $59
  • Peruvian Cooking Class: $59
  • Lima's #1 Reviewed Cooking Class: $59
  • Lima Market Food Tour: $59
  • Lima Street Food Tour: $65

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.44
    Lima $8.53

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:

  • Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.07
  • Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.22
  • Red Star Football Club Museum Ticket: $7.40
  • Downtown Belgrade Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $14
  • Sightseeing by Open-top Bus: $14
  • Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
  • Bus tickets from airport to city centre: $15
  • Walking Tour in Belgrade: $16
  • Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
  • Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
  • Red Star Football Club Stadium Tour Ticket: $26
  • Belgrade walking tour 11:00 or 17:30: $26

Typical Entertainment Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:


  • Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)
    $16
  • Movie Tickets
    $2.27

Tours and Activities in Lima

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:

  • Lima's Historic Center with Free Walking Tour: $5.00
  • Skip the Line: Peruvian Regional Dances Ticket: $14
  • Lima Historic Center Walking Tour: $15
  • Party tour Fridays Barranco / Saturdays Miraflores: $18
  • Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima : $19
  • Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
  • Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $22
  • Colorful Barranco Tour and Street Art: $23
  • Historic Center Walking Tour with Pisco Sour Tasting: $25
  • colonial lima walking tour + pisco tasting: $25
  • Larco Museum Entry Ticket: $25
  • Coffee tasting experience at Terrua Cafe: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Lima $5.55

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:

  • Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $22
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $52
  • Natural wine tasting with great views: $54
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $79
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $91
  • Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $95
  • Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $105
  • Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $106
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $182

Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:


  • Bottle of Wine
    $7.20
  • Beer
    $4.01
  • Cocktail
    $3.21

Sample the Local Flavors in Lima

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:

  • Party tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl Lima: $23
  • Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $23
  • Pisco Pub Crawl: $35
  • Pub Crawl in Lima: $36
  • Local Wine Tour: $50
  • Anti Pub Crawl | Extreme Underground Nightlife Experience: $89
  • From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Day Trip: $105
  • From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Day Trip: $105
  • From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Tour: $105
  • From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Day Trip: $114


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Lima, we can see that Lima is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belgrade 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 Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Lima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lima than you might in Belgrade.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Lima?

Lima has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Lima?

Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Lima in the Summer?

Both Lima and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the summer, Belgrade is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Belgrade in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Lima. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Lima 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Lima in the Autumn?

Both Lima and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.

In October, Belgrade is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (57°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In the autumn, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Lima. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Lima 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Lima in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Lima. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Belgrade can get quite cold in the winter. Belgrade is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 2°C (35°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Lima. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Lima 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Lima in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Lima. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.

In the spring, Belgrade is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Belgrade in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).

In the spring, Belgrade often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lima. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Lima 22°C (72°F)

Typical Weather for Lima and Belgrade

Belgrade Lima
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 23°C (73°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 24°C (75°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 23°C (73°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 22°C (72°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 20°C (68°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 19°C (66°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 18°C (64°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 17°C (63°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 18°C (64°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 22°C (72°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)