Which place is cheaper, Lima or Dijon?
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 Dijon or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dijon or Lima? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Dijon or Lima?
Dijon
Dijon is a city in eastern France, capital of the Cote-d'Or department and of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comte region. Archaeological finds in this area date back to the Neolithic period, but Dijon later became a Roman settlement before later becoming home to the Dukes of Burgundy between the 11th and 15th centuries. Dijon was a place of tremendous wealth and power, one of the great European centers of art, learning and science. The city has retained varied architectural styles from many of the main periods of the past millennium, including Capetian, Gothic, and Renaissance. Many still-inhabited town houses in the city's central district date from the 18th century and earlier. Dijon is famous for Dijon mustard which originated in 1856, when Jean Naigeon of Dijon substituted verjuice, the acidic green juice of not-quite-ripe grapes, for vinegar in the traditional mustard recipe. Dijon is one of France's most appealing cities. Filled with elegant medieval and Renaissance buildings, the lively center is wonderful for strolling, especially if you like to mix your cultural enrichment with excellent food, fine wine and shopping.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to France, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in France, 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 dayDijon €188Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Dijon is €188, 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 Dijon and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDijon €80Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDijon €160Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Dijon and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Dijon 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: Dijon Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dijon €36Lima €5.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dijon:
- Private driver in Mercedes to visit the highlights and transfer to Dijon: $540
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:
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $17
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $17
- Private Airport Transfer to Miraflores San Isidro and Barranco: $18
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima Hotels: $18
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Dijon or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Dijon 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 dayDijon €84Lima €27
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.Dijon €25Lima €7.79
Tours and Activities in Dijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dijon are as follows:
- Dijon City Self Guided Walking Tour through Smartphone App: $8.67
- Dijon Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.57
- More than just Mustard: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Dijon: $9.99
- Enjoy a photo tour with a professional photographer: $56
- Wine, cheese and Burgundy treasures tasting experience: $58
- Dijon City Tour : Highlights Tour with Gourmet Break: $66
- Dijon City Tour by Bike: $66
- Tour Dijon with a Professional Photographer: $72
- Half-Day Guided Gourmet Bike Tour: $85
- Bike tour and Tastings in the Vineyards of Burgundy: $89
- 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local: $121
- Small-Group Full-Day Tour of Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune Vineyards and Beaune Historical District: $160
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:
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting: $16
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Bike Tour Lima: $19
- Water Magic Circuit Lima Night Tour by Panoramic Bus: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Bohemian and artistic ravine walking tour: $22
- Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups): $24
- Pisco Sour experience with mini causitas at República del Pisco: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDijon €29Lima €5.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Dijon
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Dijon:
- ✨ Masterclass Chardonnay - Wine tasting in Dijon : $41
- Pinot Noir Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon: $42
- Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon: $42
- Cheese and Burgundy Wine Tasting Workshop: $58
- La Cave du Palais Burgundy Wine Tasting Experience: $65
- Small group Burgundy tour of Beaune with Wine Tasting from Dijon: $104
- Côte de Beaune Half-Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $129
- Côte de Nuits Half Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $132
- Côte de Beaune Half-Day Wine Tour from Dijon: $132
- From Burgundy Villages and Wine Tasting Tour: $188
- Dijon Wine Tour Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune Vineyards : $192
- Burgundy Villages and Wine Tour from Dijon: $192
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 Dijon and Lima, we can see that Dijon is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dijon 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 Dijon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dijon 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 Dijon Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dijon or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Dijon. When comparing the sizes of Dijon 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 Dijon or Lima?
Dijon 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 Dijon or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Dijon are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Dijon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Dijon is a little warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Dijon averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Dijon. Dijon usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Dijon gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dijon usually receives more rain than Lima. Dijon gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDijon 21°C (70°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Dijon or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Dijon during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Dijon because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the autumn, Dijon is cooler than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dijon in October average around 13°C (55°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Dijon often gets more sunshine than Lima. Dijon gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Dijon usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Dijon gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDijon 13°C (55°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Dijon or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dijon and Lima. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Dijon this time of year. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Dijon in the winter. In January, Dijon is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Dijon average around 3°C (38°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Dijon usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Dijon gets 53 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Dijon usually receives more rain than Lima. Dijon gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDijon 3°C (38°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Dijon or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Dijon as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Dijon for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Dijon is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Dijon averages around 11°C (53°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Dijon often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lima. Dijon gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Dijon usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Dijon gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDijon 11°C (53°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Dijon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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