Which place is cheaper, Lima or Liverpool?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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: Liverpool or Lima?
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
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 United Kingdom, The Best Sightseeing Tours in United Kingdom, 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 dayLiverpool £161Lima £60
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is £161, while the average daily cost in Lima is £60. 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 Liverpool and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool £76Lima £39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool £152Lima £78
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool 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: Liverpool Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool £26Lima £4.50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool£6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- BUS Transfer to/from John Lennon Airport: $5.77
- Manchester Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Liverpool: $6.89
- Liverpool Airport Arrival Private Transfer to Accommodation: $41
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $41
- Liverpool hotels to Liverpool Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer from Liverpool to Liverpool Cruise Port: $41
- Private Arrival Transfer from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool City Center: $47
- Private Liverpool Departure Transfer - Liverpool Hotel / Accomm To Airport: $51
- Private Liverpool Arrival Transfer:Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Hotel/Accomm: $51
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Business Car: $66
- Private Transfer from Birchwood to Manchester Airport (MAN): $70
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Liverpool Airport LPL in Luxury Van: $75
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride£4.26
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Taxi Ride£4.26
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Short Taxi Ride£3.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Airport Transfer Service in Lima: $95
- Assistance /Transfer Hotel - Airport Lima Airport : $40
- Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
- From The Larco Museum Complete Tour with transfers: $56
- J.Chavez Airport to Miraflores City Hotels- Round Trip Transfer: $41
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer : $31
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $61
- Jorge Chavez International Airport: Private Transfer: $25
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $134
- Lima : Private transfer between airport to your destination: $29
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Liverpool or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Liverpool 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 dayLiverpool £59Lima £14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with Beer Tasting and Pizza: $82
- Brewery bus tour, 5 breweries, 12 beers, 1 pizza, 1 bus: $89
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $89
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $100
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two£3.41
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Ice cream£2.77
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Coffee£2.34
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Donut£0.75
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.Liverpool £36Lima £6.80
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Escape Game and Tour: $4.31
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.31
- A Hope Street Stroll: A self-guided tour from the Metropolitan Cathedral to LIPA: $5.20
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Liverpool History and Culture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the River Mersey: $6.99
- Liverpool’s Hidden Histories: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Self-guided walking tour with mobile app: $7.20
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.56
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.59
- Albert Docks Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
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)£13
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Movie Tickets£1.81
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Free Walking Tour of Lima: $2.00
- Peru's Best Bike Experience since 2014 - 4 Hours Hire: $9.90
- Customize your trip to Peru with Lima Experience: $12
- bike tour: $12
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $13
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Barranco Street Art Tour: $17
- Party tour Fridays Barranco / Saturdays Miraflores: $18
- Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima : $19
- Private Tour with guide in Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI: $20
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $20
- Lima Downtown Tour from Miraflores in 3 hrs: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLiverpool £13Lima £4.42
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- FunnyBoyz Liverpool - Drag Shows, Tributes, Brunches & Bar Crawls: $19
- Liverpool Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $50
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $56
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£5.73
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Beer£3.20
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Cocktail£2.56
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 Liverpool and Lima, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool 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 Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool 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 Liverpool Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool 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 Liverpool or Lima?
Liverpool 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 Liverpool or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Liverpool and Lima. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Liverpool this time of year. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Liverpool is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 15°C (60°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Liverpool usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Liverpool gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Liverpool usually receives more rain than Lima. Liverpool gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JulyLiverpool 15°C (60°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Liverpool as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Liverpool for the shopping scene and the music scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Liverpool is much colder than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 12°C (53°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Liverpool often gets more sunshine than Lima. Liverpool gets 97 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Liverpool usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Liverpool gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberLiverpool 12°C (53°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Liverpool are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Liverpool in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Liverpool is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Liverpool in January average around 5°C (42°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Liverpool gets 53 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Liverpool usually receives more rain than Lima. Liverpool gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryLiverpool 5°C (42°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Liverpool during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In April, Liverpool is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 8°C (47°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Lima. Liverpool gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Liverpool usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Liverpool gets 51 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 AprilLiverpool 8°C (47°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Liverpool
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (44°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 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.