Which place is cheaper, Lima or Dubrovnik?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubrovnik or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dubrovnik 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: Dubrovnik or Lima?
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
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 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia, 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 dayDubrovnik $103Lima $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is $103, while the average daily cost in Lima is $76. 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 Dubrovnik and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubrovnik $53Lima $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubrovnik $106Lima $98
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Dubrovnik 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: Dubrovnik Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubrovnik $13Lima $5.67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Airport Transfer to/from City Center: $16
- Porter Service, Baggage Transfer, Baggage pick up & delivery.: $16
- Night Transfer from Dubrovnik Old Port to New Port by Karaka Boat: $22
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $23
- Private transfer from Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik airport: $24
- Return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $25
- Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik: $27
- From Dubrovnik Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $28
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Cruise Port to Dubrovnik Hotels: $28
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Cruise Port Arrival Private Transfer: $28
- Dubrovnik Cruise Port to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) - Departure Private Transfer: $28
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Port to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Short Taxi Ride$4.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $198
- Private Transfer From Lima To Paracas With 2 Stops : $176
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $150
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $134
- Round-Trip Transfer in Private Minivan from-to Lima Airport (LIM) in Lima City: $122
- Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers: $119
- Airport Transfer Service in Lima: $95
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima city hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $87
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer for small groups: $79
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port : $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Dubrovnik 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 dayDubrovnik $35Lima $17
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $81
- Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town: $82
- Secrets of traditional Dalmatian cuisine with a cooking class: $128
- Old Town Food Tour: $144
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $147
- Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $166
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $179
- Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $199
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $203
- Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside : $208
- Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $210
- Private Dinner with Wine and Homemade Tapas: $215
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.30
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Ice cream$3.49
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Coffee$2.95
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Donut$0.94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Market Food Tour: $33
- Lima Market Food Tour: $34
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $40
- Ceviche Cooking Class Including Pisco Sour Lesson: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $45
- Lima Food Tour: $45
- Street Food Tour in Miraflores District: $45
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Barranco Tour with Dinner: $47
- Bohemian tour of Barranco with Dinner: $47
- Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubrovnik $20Lima $8.57
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$14
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$56
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$48
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Selfguided tour of the old town of Dubrovnik: $5.38
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.46
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Medieval Adventure City Game: $6.99
- Time Travel Adventure Outdoor Escape Game in Dubrovnik: $7.12
- Shell Museum Private Guided Tour: $7.68
- Historic Center Self-Guided Audio Tour (ENG): $7.70
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $8.61
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $8.74
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town: $8.99
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)$16
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Movie Tickets$2.28
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- The best of Lima walking tour: $198
- Cultural Tour of the city of Lima & Gastronomic: $62
- 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
- 2d/1n Tour: Flight to the Nazca, Paracas and Huacachina Lines: $289
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Day Tour to Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3-Day Trip to Lima Tour Package: $150
- 3-Hour Private Scooter Tour through Miraflores with Guide: $50
- 360° Panoramic bus - Sightseeing Tour: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubrovnik $15Lima $5.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $49
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $60
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $70
- From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $75
- Interactive Wine Tour: $81
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $84
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting: $84
- Interactive Wine Tour in Dubrovnik: $89
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting in Dubrovnik Old Town : $89
- 2-Hour Kayaking at Sunset with Wine Tasting and Appetizers: $93
- E-Bike Tour + Gourmet Snack + Wine Tasting (Small Group): $97
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$7.23
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Beer$4.03
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Cocktail$3.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $12
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $18
- Exclusive Pub Crawl with 10+ benefits: $18
- Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $18
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $25
- Local Wine Tour : $39
- Local Wine Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubrovnik and Lima, we can see that Dubrovnik is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 270 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik or Lima?
Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Dubrovnik during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Dubrovnik for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the summer, Dubrovnik is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dubrovnik in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Dubrovnik usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Dubrovnik gets 26 mm (1 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 JulyDubrovnik 25°C (77°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubrovnik and Lima. The autumn months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Dubrovnik is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Dubrovnik average around 18°C (64°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Dubrovnik gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Dubrovnik usually receives more rain than Lima. Dubrovnik gets 162 mm (6.4 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 OctoberDubrovnik 18°C (64°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dubrovnik as well as Lima. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Dubrovnik this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Dubrovnik is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Dubrovnik averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Dubrovnik receives a lot of rain in the winter. Dubrovnik usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Dubrovnik gets 139 mm (5.5 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 JanuaryDubrovnik 9°C (48°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Dubrovnik are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Dubrovnik for the beaches and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Dubrovnik is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dubrovnik in April average around 14°C (57°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
It's quite rainy in Dubrovnik. In April, Dubrovnik usually receives more rain than Lima. Dubrovnik gets 104 mm (4.1 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 AprilDubrovnik 14°C (57°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Dubrovnik
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 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) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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