Which place is cheaper, Lima or Berlin?
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 Berlin or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin 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: Berlin or Lima?
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, 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 dayBerlin €175Lima €79
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €175, while the average daily cost in Lima is €79. 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 Berlin and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBerlin €64Lima €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin €128Lima €86
Compare Hotels in Berlin and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Berlin 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: Berlin Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Berlin €18Lima €5.06
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket€1.40
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Bahn Ticket€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Prague: Bus Transfer to/from Berlin Center: $35
- BER Airport to Berlin | Potsdam Hotels Private Transfer: $44
- Berlin Private Transfer to/from Berlin Brandenburg Airport: $55
- Private One way Airport Transfer Berlin To Berlin Airport: $61
- Listening Station Teufelsberg Tour with Transfer: $62
- Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $73
- Transfer from Berlin City Center to Berlin Brandenburg Airport: $73
- Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) - Departure Transfer: $78
- Brandenburg Airport Transfer to Berlin City Center: $79
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Business Car: $81
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $81
- Private Berlin Airport & City Transfer: $86
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.79
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Taxi Ride€4.79
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Short Taxi Ride€3.59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Scenic Flight over the Nasca Lines with Luxury Bus Transfer : $250
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $211
- Private Transfer from Pisco Cruise Port to Lima City Hotels: $193
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $193
- Full Day Small Group Tour in Caral with Transfer: $158
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $149
- 3-Day Trip to Lima Tour Package, hotels & transfers: $140
- Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers: $125
- Enjoy a Football Game in Lima with local guide and Transfers: $85
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer for small groups: $79
- Private Largevan Transfer - Arrival Lima Airport to Hotel: $70
- Lima Peru Jorge Chavez Airport Transfer: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Berlin 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 dayBerlin €90Lima €27
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go€5.00
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Turkish Sandwich€2.00
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Currywurst€2.00
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2 Pho Noodles€9.00
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)€60
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Mauer Park (2)€11
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Coffees at Impala€7.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $19
- English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $37
- Mitte Culinary Food Tour: $50
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $50
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Dinner Upgrade: $55
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $71
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $88
- Berlin 3-Course Dinner Cruise: $89
- 3-Hour Secret Food Tour: $105
- Berlin Food Walking Tour With Secret Food Tours: $106
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.83
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Ice cream€3.11
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Coffee€2.63
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Donut€0.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $40
- Miraflores: Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour: $40
- Top Rated Lima Street Food Tour: Markets, History & Local Life: $45
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $45
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $45
- Market Tour and Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $47
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $49
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- 4-dish Peruvian Food Cooking Class in Lima + Pisco Sour mixology: $55
- Food History & Local Markets (Food Tour): $56
- Lima's Food Tour through Local Markets & Barranco Visit: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Berlin €22Lima €7.64
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)€20
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Historic Jewish walking tour through the city center: $0.85
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.39
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.39
- Self Guided Tours Berlin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.43
- Berlin Highlights Walking Tour: $4.59
- Berlin's Museum Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Berlin World War II and Cold War Self Guided Tour via Mobile App: $5.04
- Berlin Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.15
- Discover the Berlin Wall During Cold War Self-Guided Tour: $6.75
- Jewish Museum Highlights Tour: $6.78
- Nature Bobsled Run Ticket: $7.34
- Berlin Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.45
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)€14
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Movie Tickets€2.04
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Lima Highlights! City Tour + Miraflores, Barranco & San Isidro: $85
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- The best of Lima walking tour: $208
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $279
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $149
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
- 2-Day Private Hiking Adventure in Marcahuasi (Lima): $500
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Day Tour to Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3-Hour Private Scooter Tour through Miraflores with Guide: $50
- 4-Day Tour: Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu Excursion by Train: $1,151
- 4-Hour Tasting Tour in Lima with Pickup: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBerlin €16Lima €4.97
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $18
- Berlin Pub Crawl: $19
- Brewery tour with craft beer tasting in Brauhaus Neulich: $19
- Cirque du Burlesque Berlin Show Ticket: $20
- Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $20
- Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $23
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $25
- Original Pub Crawl Berlin: $28
- Wine on Canvas - Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting: $45
- Beer hike in Berlin Experience brewery and craft beer: $63
- Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $73
- New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl with Open Bar in Berlin: $102
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€6.44
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Beer€3.59
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Cocktail€2.87
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
- Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $19
- Miraflores Nightlife Tour with Bar Crawl & Free Shots: $19
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $24
- Pisco Pub Crawl: $35
- Local Wine Tour : $55
- Local Wine Tour: $58
- Local wine tasting in Lima: $96
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $100
- From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Day Trip: $105
- From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Tour: $105
- Peruvian Wine Tasting & Cheese Pairing + Jade Museum Tour: $114
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Lima, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Berlin 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Berlin or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Berlin. When comparing the sizes of Berlin 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 Berlin or Lima?
Berlin 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 Berlin or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Berlin during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Berlin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In July, Berlin is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Berlin average around 19°C (66°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Berlin. In the summer, Berlin often gets more sunshine than Lima. Berlin gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Berlin usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Berlin gets 50 mm (2 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 JulyBerlin 19°C (66°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Berlin and Lima. Many visitors come to Berlin in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Berlin is much colder than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Berlin usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Berlin gets 106 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Berlin usually receives more rain than Lima. Berlin gets 35 mm (1.4 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 OctoberBerlin 10°C (50°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Berlin as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Berlin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Berlin can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Berlin is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Berlin in January average around -0°C (31°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Berlin often gets less sunshine than Lima. Berlin gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Berlin usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryBerlin -0°C (31°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Berlin are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Berlin because of the activities around the city. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Berlin is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Berlin average around 9°C (47°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Berlin usually receives less sunshine than Lima during spring. Berlin gets 160 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Berlin usually receives more rain than Lima. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilBerlin 9°C (47°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Berlin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (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.