Which place is cheaper, Lima or Cinque Terre?
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 Cinque Terre or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cinque Terre 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: Cinque Terre or Lima?
Cinque Terre
Located on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, Cinque Terra consists of five seaside villages exuding a charm that dates back to medieval times. Fishing boats bob in the harbors, bringing fresh seafood to the tables of the region, while age old vineyards make for fragrant signature wines. Cinque Terre is considered to be a National Park, with its five villages earning a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List for their beauty and timelessness.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy, 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 dayCinque Terre €170Lima €85
The average daily cost (per person) in Cinque Terre is €170, while the average daily cost in Lima is €85. 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 Cinque Terre and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCinque Terre €72Lima €47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCinque Terre €144Lima €94
Compare Hotels in Cinque Terre and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Cinque Terre 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: Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cinque Terre €16Lima €5.43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cinque Terre
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Cinque Terre:
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Ferry Day Pass€15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€5.14
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Taxi Ride€5.14
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Short Taxi Ride€3.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Transfer in Private Van from the Airport to Hotels in Lima: $60
- Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel or Hotel-Airport!!: $25
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $21
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $15
- Roundtrip Private Transfer Lima Airport (LIM): $33
- Round Trip Transfer from and to the Airport in Miraflores/Barranco/Sani: $41
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores Kennedy Park: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.95
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $16
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Hotels in Lima: $16
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $17
- Private Transfer Lima Airport (QuickLlama Airport Shuttle): $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Cinque Terre or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Cinque Terre 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 dayCinque Terre €72Lima €29
Typical Food Prices in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Whole Pizza€9.50
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Panini€3.75
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€52
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Fresh Focaccia€2.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cinque Terre, Authentic Pesto Cooking Class Wine Tasting: $90
- Pesto cooking class with sea view in Riomaggiore: $182
- Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Riomaggiore: $205
- Cesarine: Sunset Spritz Masterclass with Dinner in Cinque Terre: $205
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€4.11
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Ice cream€3.34
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Coffee€2.83
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Donut€0.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $44
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $46
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $55
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $55
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $59
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $67
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $69
- Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting: $72
- Authentic 4-dish Peruvian Food Cooking Class in Lima + Pisco Sour: $75
- Peru Culinary Identity: 10+ Tastes with Sherpa Food Tours: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cinque Terre €13Lima €8.20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cinque Terre
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Cinque Terre's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Double Kayak Rental (One Hour)€10
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Bagni Eden Beach Club Umbrella€16
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Cinque Terre Card (One Day)€5.00
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Cinque Terre Card (Three Days)€12
Tours and Activities in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Lemon tour in Vernazza with tasting of our limoncino and wine: $51
- Olive grove tour with wine and oil tasting of the Cinque Terre: $63
- Monterosso : Cinque Terre boat tour day or sunset with aperitif: $77
- Monterosso : Cinque Terre Boat Tour Day or Sunset with Aperitif: $79
- Cinque Terre Boat Tour Departing from Monterosso: $81
- Cinque Terre Boat Tour Departing from Monterosso: $82
- Cinque Terre Day or Sunset Boat Tour and Aperitif: $83
- Cinque Terre, Genoese Pesto Experience and Gnocchi Lunch: $86
- Kayak experience with Carnassa Tour in Cinque Terre + Snorkeling: $86
- Exclusive E-Bike Tour to Cinque Terre from Monterosso: $86
- La Spezia: Cinque Terre Guided Hiking Tour: $94
- Cinque Terre Boat Tour with Drinks & Pesto Tasting: $96
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€2.18
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $265
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $134
- 3 Day Tour From Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard: $143
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $275
- 4-Hour Tasting Tour in Lima with Pickup: $85
- 8-Hour Private Tour Lima Viceroyalty and Gold Museum with Lunch: $120
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
- All-Inclusive Highlights of Lima Tour: $120
- Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Full Day Tour from Lima: $38
- Ballestas Islands, Paracas Reserve & Skulls Museum Private Tour: $270
- Barranco Bike Tour: From Pyramids to Bohemian Streets: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCinque Terre €6.71Lima €5.33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Cinque Terre
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Cinque Terre:
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Glass of Local Wine€2.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Cinque Terre
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cinque Terre:
- Wine Tasting Experience at Torre Bertram: $34
- Cinque Terre Course of Pesto and Wine Tasting in Vernazza: $71
- BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class: $74
- Cinque terre wine tour and tasting with the somelier: $81
- Private Cinque Terre Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings: $159
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting in Cinque Terre: $182
- Seaview Wine Tasting Cinque Terre Wine School: $183
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€6.91
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Beer€3.85
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Cocktail€3.08
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $22
- Barranco Bohemian Bar Crawl: 4 Bars & Live Music: $24
- Lima Anti Pub Crawl: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cinque Terre and Lima, we can see that Cinque Terre is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cinque Terre or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 4920 times larger than the population of Cinque Terre. When comparing the sizes of Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre or Lima?
Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cinque Terre as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Cinque Terre for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the summer, Cinque Terre is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cinque Terre in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cinque Terre this time of the year. In the summer, Cinque Terre often gets more sunshine than Lima. Cinque Terre gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Cinque Terre usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Cinque Terre gets 30 mm (1.2 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 JulyCinque Terre 24°C (75°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Cinque Terre or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Cinque Terre are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Cinque Terre in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Cinque Terre is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Cinque Terre average around 17°C (63°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Cinque Terre usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Cinque Terre gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Cinque Terre. In October, Cinque Terre usually receives more rain than Lima. Cinque Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 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 OctoberCinque Terre 17°C (63°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Cinque Terre or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Cinque Terre during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Cinque Terre for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Cinque Terre is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Cinque Terre averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Cinque Terre often gets less sunshine than Lima. Cinque Terre gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Cinque Terre gets 100 mm (3.9 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 JanuaryCinque Terre 8°C (46°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Cinque Terre or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cinque Terre and Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Cinque Terre because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Cinque Terre is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cinque Terre in April average around 14°C (57°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
Cinque Terre usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during spring. Cinque Terre gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cinque Terre usually receives more rain than Lima. Cinque Terre gets 85 mm (3.3 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 AprilCinque Terre 14°C (57°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Cinque Terre
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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