Which place is cheaper, Lima or Marseille?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Marseille or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marseille or Lima, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Marseille or Lima?
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
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 Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to 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 dayMarseille €148Lima €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is €148, while the average daily cost in Lima is €71. 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 Marseille and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille €71Lima €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille €142Lima €90
Compare Hotels in Marseille and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Marseille 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: Marseille Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marseille €28Lima €5.27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass€3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal to Marseille Arrival Transfer: $34
- Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal to Marseille - Arrival Private Transfer: $34
- Marseille Terminal to Marseille Airport Departure Transfer: $35
- Marseille to Marseille Airport (MRS) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Marseille Port (MPCT) to Marseille Airport (MRS) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille Port: $35
- Private Transfer to Gare St Charles: $54
- Private Airport Transfer in Marseille from Marseille Provence airport, Marignane: $65
- Private Transfer: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Marseille: $70
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $70
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Aix-en-Provence: $75
- Marseille Airport transfers: $75
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.99
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Taxi Ride€4.99
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Short Taxi Ride€3.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima HTL-APT (LIM): $34
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima APT-HTL (LIM) : $34
- Transfers from / to Lima airport: $43
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Lima Jorge Chávez Airport to Lima City: $40
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Lima City to Airport: $40
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Lima City - Lima Airport (LIM): $61
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $18
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- The Larco Museum Complete Tour with transfers: $52
- Tegucigalpa to Tegucigalpa Toncontin Airport (TGU) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $20
- Round-Trip Transfer in Private Minivan from-to Lima Airport (LIM) in Lima City: $122
Is it cheaper to fly into Marseille or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Marseille 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 dayMarseille €42Lima €16
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $35
- No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Marseille! (Cours Julien): $64
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $73
- Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $74
- Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $94
- Marseille Sunset Apéro Food tour: $97
- Evening Food Tour with Tastings: $102
- Sunset Sailing Dinner in the Frioul Archipelago: $102
- Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $102
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $104
- Marseille Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $108
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.99
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Ice cream€3.24
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Coffee€2.74
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Donut€0.87
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.Marseille €38Lima €7.96
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Marseille:Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.31
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.31
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.37
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Marseille Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-guided Like a Local Highlights Day Tour: $9.58
- Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Game & Sightseeing: $9.94
- Panier District Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Humorous and Informative Tour of the Historic Center of La Ciotat: $11
- Mucem Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $12
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€2.12
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 dayMarseille €27Lima €5.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $22
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $27
- Marseille Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $43
- New Year's Eve Bar Crawl Marseille France: $65
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $119
- Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $144
- Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $144
- Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $146
- Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $146
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $164
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $164
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $165
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€6.71
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Beer€3.74
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Cocktail€2.99
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 Marseille and Lima, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Marseille 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 Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille 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 Marseille Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marseille or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Marseille. When comparing the sizes of Marseille 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 Marseille or Lima?
Marseille 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 Marseille or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Marseille as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Marseille for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the summer, Marseille is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Marseille in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marseille this time of the year. In the summer, Marseille often gets more sunshine than Lima. Marseille gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Marseille usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Marseille gets 14 mm (0.6 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 JulyMarseille 24°C (75°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Marseille are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Marseille in the autumn for 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.
In October, Marseille is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Marseille average around 16°C (61°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. Marseille usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Marseille gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Marseille usually receives more rain than Lima. Marseille gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberMarseille 16°C (61°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Marseille during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Marseille is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Marseille averages around 7°C (44°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Marseille often gets less sunshine than Lima. Marseille gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Marseille usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Marseille gets 47 mm (1.9 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 JanuaryMarseille 7°C (44°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Marseille and Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the natural beauty. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Marseille is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Marseille in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. Marseille usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Marseille gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Marseille usually receives more rain than Lima. Marseille gets 48 mm (1.9 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 AprilMarseille 13°C (56°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Marseille
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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