Which place is cheaper, Crete or Lima?
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 Lima or Crete?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lima and Crete. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Lima or Crete?
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.
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, The Best Adventure Tours to Peru, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Lima Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLima $97Crete $168
The average daily cost (per person) in Lima is $97, while the average daily cost in Crete is $168. 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 Lima and Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLima $53Crete $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLima $106Crete $128
Compare Hotels in Lima and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Lima or Crete? 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 and Crete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lima $6.21Crete $55
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:
- Airport Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport LIM to Lima by Sedan: $52
- Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
- Guided Assistance -Hassle-free service -Airport -Hotel transfers: $30
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $42
- LIMA CAR TRANSFER - Private Service: $29
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $160
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $47
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores city - Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer: $23
- Lima Airport Luxury Arrival or Departure Transfer: $163
- Lima Airport One Way Private Transfer LIM to Lima City Center: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- One-Way Shared Transfer From or To Heraklion Air - Hersonissos: $18
- Heraklion Airport: Shared Transfer To/From Rethymno: $19
- One Way Shared Transfer From/To Heraklion Airport - Bali: $22
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $34
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $34
- AcquaPlus WaterPark Entrance Ticket optional Transfer: $35
- One way shared transfer from or to Chania Airport To Bali: $37
- Crete Private Transfer to&from Heraklion Airport Port all Crete: $39
- Heraklion Airport (HER) to Heraklion - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Private Transfer from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Heraklion Port: $40
- Transfer Service in Crete - Starts from Heraklion Prefecture: $47
- Acqua Plus Water Park Entrance with Transfer & Lunch: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Lima or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete and Lima 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 dayLima $33Crete $68
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $33
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $34
- Troy Dinner-Show: $41
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $66
- Plate smashing | Greek Night with Dancing & Buffet Dinner: $68
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $81
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $88
- Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner: $92
- Half Day Sunset Tour in Rethymno with Dinner and Wine: $99
- Maravel Garden Experience Herbal Tour with Yoga and Dinner: $100
- 12:00 Beer & Food Tour Chania Old Town - Crete - shore excursion: $100
- Sightseeing Day Trip with Cooking Lesson and Lunch: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lima $9.39Crete $29
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:
- Miraflores Guided Walking Tour and Surquillo Market Experience: $5.00
- Adventure at the Airport of Peru: $10
- Lima Cathedral Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Jogging Activity through Tourist Places facing the Sea in Lima: $15
- Walking Tour in the Historical Centre and China Town: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Tour around Lima City: $20
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $21
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chania Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.42
- CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete: $18
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide: $19
- Full Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Georgioupolis with Guide: $20
- Chersonissos: Mini-Train City Highlights Tour: $21
- Heraklion: Heraklion Market & CretAquarium *SKIP The Line: $22
- Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet: $22
- Heraklion Market and CretAquarium Guided Tour: $22
- Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Heraklion: Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour: $23
- Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium: $28
- Spinalonga Kritsa Olive Factory Tour From Heraklion: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLima $6.10Crete $26
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Crete Countryside Escape Farm Visits and Wine Tasting: $51
- Wine Tasting: Meet the Cretan Vineyard at West Chania: $59
- Evening -Wine Tasting and Olive Oil Factory: $118
- E-Bike Tour - Knossos Olive Oil Farm to Winery Wine Tasting: $128
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $189
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $195
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch: $207
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages: $212
- Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch: $218
- Private Wine Tour: $270
- Private Wine Tour at Peza Valley - 2 Wineries and Lunch at Peza: $274
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings at Peza Valley (Lunch Included): $295
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lima and Crete, we can see that Crete is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lima is in South America and Crete is in Europe, 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 Crete would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Crete 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 Lima Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Lima or Crete?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Crete. When comparing the sizes of Lima and Crete, 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.
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.