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 Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Cultural Tours in 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 €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €175, while the average daily cost in Lima is €81. 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 €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin €128Lima €88
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 €5.16
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:
- Berlin Private Transfer to/from Berlin Brandenburg Airport: $58
- Private One way Airport Transfer Berlin To Berlin Airport: $64
- Listening Station Teufelsberg Tour with Transfer: $65
- Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $77
- Transfer from Berlin City Center to Berlin Brandenburg Airport: $77
- Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) - Departure Transfer: $82
- Private Transfers from to Berlin Airport BER: $108
- Berlin Private Transfer from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City centre: $110
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $118
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $120
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $130
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin by Luxury Van: $130
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Short Taxi Ride€3.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $269
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $263
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $201
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chávez (LIM) Airport to Lima: $59
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima J Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
- Assistance - Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel & Viceversa: $40
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Private Lima Airport Transfer - Minivan 24hrs: $35
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:
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $39
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $84
- Berlin Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $86
- Vegan and Gluten-Free Dinner Experience: $88
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $92
- Street Food Tour with 10 Tastings: $93
- Vegetarian Berlin Food Tour Global Flavors in Alexanderplatz: $94
- Berlin Street Food Tour by Bike: $102
- Berlin Center Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Local Tastings: $106
- Berlin 4-Course Sunset Dinner Cruise Including Drinks : $143
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.91
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Ice cream€3.17
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Coffee€2.69
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Donut€0.85
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.Berlin €22Lima €7.79
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.
- Rude Walking Tour: $3.52
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.61
- Berlin Third Reich Walking Tour: $4.81
- Berlin's Museum Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Ku'damm Couture and Currywurst: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.48
- Berlin Wall: Greatest Escapes Self-Guided Walking Adventure: $6.00
- Berlin Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.45
- The Dönerkebab's History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Third Reich Quest Experience in Berlin: $7.20
- Haunts and Horrors of Berlin GPS Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.80
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Berlin's Jewish Quarter: $7.99
- Berlin Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.40
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€2.07
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 dayBerlin €16Lima €5.07
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:
- Beer hike in Berlin Experience brewery and craft beer: $66
- Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $76
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€6.57
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Beer€3.66
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Cocktail€2.93
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 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.