Which place is cheaper, Lima or Copenhagen?
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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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: Copenhagen or Lima?
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
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 Denmark, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark, 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 dayCopenhagen $276Lima $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $276, while the average daily cost in Lima is $97. 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 Copenhagen and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCopenhagen $98Lima $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCopenhagen $196Lima $106
Compare Hotels in Copenhagen and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Copenhagen 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: Copenhagen Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Copenhagen $78Lima $6.21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Copenhagen Airport Transfers City Transfers and Disposal Services: $53
- Transfer Copenhagen City Center to Kastrup Airport (CPH): $72
- Kastrup hotel/address to Malmö City - Private Arrival Transfer: $104
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Airport: $106
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Roskilde Airport RKE: $119
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $120
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen City - Arrival Private Transfer: $121
- Private transfer Copenhagen airport, Port to or from the city: $123
- Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $123
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel/address: $126
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Port: $126
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): $126
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.88
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Taxi Ride$5.88
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Short Taxi Ride$4.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $15
- Transfer in Private Van from the Airport to Hotels in Lima: $50
- Transfer from Lima Airport to your hotel and vice versa: $175
- Transfer by car from the airport to the hotel: $60
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Tour Night Magic Water Park and Ravine with Transfer: $49
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- 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 Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- Private Transfers from/to Lima Airport (Price per Vehicle): $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Copenhagen or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Copenhagen 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 dayCopenhagen $115Lima $33
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $41
- Copenhagen : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $104
- Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $106
- Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $140
- Modern City Food Tour: $149
- Original Copenhagen food tour: 8 tastings, full meal & VIP access: $150
- Copenhagen Modern Food Tour: $153
- NEW! Eating Copenhagen Food Tour: More than Smørrebrød: $158
- E-Bike Guided Food Tour with 3 stops: $188
- Copenhagen Private Culinary Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Classics: $231
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.71
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Ice cream$3.82
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Coffee$3.24
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Donut$1.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Food tours on the forbidden side of Lima (Min. 3 Guests – Max. 6): $15
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $30
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $45
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $59
- Dinner at the Cala Restaurant in Lima: $63
- Lima Market Food Tour: $65
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Copenhagen $34Lima $9.39
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$9.36
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Coffee$15
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Copenhagen Zoo Tower Entry Ticket: $3.92
- Copenhagen Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Luggage Pickup for Cruise travelers: $6.96
- Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.06
- Copenhagen Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h30 and 29 reviews: $7.13
- Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends: $7.99
- Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen: $7.99
- Copenhagen Self-Guided Tour: $8.25
- Sakura in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Copenhagen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.42
- Frederiksborg Castle and Gardens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- The Philosopher's Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard: $9.99
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)$18
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Movie Tickets$2.50
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: $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
- 3 Day Tour From Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Days Tour of Paracas Huacachina and Nazca: $275
- 3 Hour Private Electric Scooter Tour of Lima: $75
- 3 Hours Walking Tour of Lima Old Town and Catacumbs: $59
- 4 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $299
- 8-Hour Private Tour Lima Viceroyalty and Gold Museum with Lunch: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCopenhagen $15Lima $6.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $47
- Vejrhøj Arch Hike with Wine Tasting & Lunch: $251
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$7.91
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Beer$4.41
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Cocktail$3.53
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Discover Barranco's Nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $38
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $50
- Local Wine Tour: $77
- From Lima Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Dunes and Wine Tour: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Copenhagen and Lima, we can see that Copenhagen is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Copenhagen or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Copenhagen. When comparing the sizes of Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen or Lima?
Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Copenhagen as well as Lima. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In July, Copenhagen is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Copenhagen average around 17°C (63°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Copenhagen usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Copenhagen gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JulyCopenhagen 17°C (63°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Copenhagen are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Copenhagen for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, 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.
Copenhagen is much colder than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Copenhagen averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In October, Copenhagen usually receives more rain than Lima. Copenhagen gets 59 mm (2.3 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 OctoberCopenhagen 10°C (50°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Copenhagen during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Copenhagen in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Copenhagen can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Copenhagen is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Copenhagen in January average around 1°C (33°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Copenhagen usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Copenhagen gets 51 mm (2 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 JanuaryCopenhagen 1°C (33°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Copenhagen and Lima. Most visitors come to Copenhagen for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Copenhagen is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Copenhagen average around 7°C (45°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In April, Copenhagen usually receives more rain than Lima. Copenhagen gets 42 mm (1.7 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 AprilCopenhagen 7°C (45°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Copenhagen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 51 mm (2 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 | 3°C (37°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 58 mm (2.3 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.