Which place is cheaper, Lima or Marseille?
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 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 €179Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is €179, 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 Marseille and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille €71Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille €142Lima €88
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 €5.16
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 Airport to Aix en Provence Hotel: Private Transfers: $42
- Marseille Airport transfer for Cassis hotel and apartment : $72
- Taxi Marseille Airport-Transfer Marseille Airport: $84
- Marseille Marignane Airport: transfer Marseille center: $88
- Marseille Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to City centre: $90
- Private Business Car Transfer Marseille Airport MRS to Marseille: $91
- Marseille Private Transfer from Marseille city centre to Marseille Airport: $91
- Private Transfer from Marseille city to Marseille Cruise Terminal: $91
- Private Transfer from Marseille Cruise Terminal to Marseille city: $91
- Marseille to Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- Transfer : $93
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) Private Transfer to Marseille: $98
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:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima APT-HTL (LIM) : $34
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Round Trip Transfer from and to the Airport in Miraflores/Barranco/Sani : $33
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- Private Transfers from/to Lima Airport (Price per Vehicle): $29
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $201
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $18
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 €73Lima €27
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: $38
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $114
- Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better: $119
- Aix-en-Provence 3-Hour Walking Food Tour: $129
- Private Food Tour in Marseille 3 Hours with a local expert.: $155
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.Marseille €38Lima €7.79
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.80
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.81
- Marseille Old Town Exploration Game and Tour: $7.20
- Marseille City Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- entry ticket to the Sky Center panoramic terrace: $17
- Château D’If Entry Ticket: $18
- OM Stadium Tour: $25
- Ecopark Adventures Treetop Adventure: $28
- Cosquer Cave Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $29
- Marseille Grand E-Bike Tour : "le tour du Fada": $42
- Marseille city : easy seaside ebike tour: $44
- Cassis : Two Calanques Tour by Electric Mountain Bike: $48
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:
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Tour From Lima (Private Group): $190
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $30
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- Private Stopover Tour of Lima from the Airport: $150
- Sunset in Huacachina and Tacama: Private Tour from Lima: $220
- #1 Full Day Tour From Paracas and Huacachina Oasis: $59
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 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
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarseille €27Lima €5.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $24
- Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop: $75
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $131
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $179
- From Marseille Cruise Port : Avignon & Wine Tasting: $187
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $198
- Avignon and Côtes du Rhône Wine Tasting Tour: $211
- From Marseille : Sidecar Wine Tour to Cassis and Bandol: $289
- Cassis, Bandol, Le Castellet wine tour: Cliffs and Vineyards: $411
- Marseille Vieux Port & Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $1,116
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 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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