Which place is cheaper, Lima or Milan?
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 Milan 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 Milan 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: Milan or Lima?
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, 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 dayMilan €195Lima €85
The average daily cost (per person) in Milan is €195, while the average daily cost in Lima is €85. 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 Milan and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMilan €96Lima €47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMilan €192Lima €94
Compare Hotels in Milan and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Milan 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: Milan Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Milan €35Lima €5.43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport€7.00
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)€22
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Taxi From Airport€90
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Public Transit Day Pass€4.50
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Short Taxi Ride€7.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lake Como: Train Transfer to/from Milan with Scenic Views: $7.05
- Bus Transfer from/to Bergamo Airport: $9.43
- Bus transfer to/from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY): $11
- Transfer Milan city center - Malpensa airport: $11
- Transfer From Milano Centro To Bergamo Airport: $11
- Malpensa Airport T1/T2 (MXP): Transfer to/from Milan Center: $12
- Transfer from Malpensa Airport to Milan city center: $13
- One-way Train Transfer to/from Peschiera del Garda: $16
- Milan Malpensa Airport to Turin Bus Transfer: $22
- Serravalle Designer Outlet Roundtrip Bus Transfer: $29
- Luxury Private Day Transfer from Milan to Linate Airport: $36
- Private Luxury transfer Milan center to/from train metro station: $43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€5.14
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Taxi Ride€5.14
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Short Taxi Ride€3.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- From Lima Private transfer to Paracas: $290
- Lima to Huacachina Private Transfer with 2 Stops: $252
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $159
- Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers: $125
- Transfer in Private Van from the Airport to Hotels in Lima: $60
- Lima Airport Transfers: Lima City to Jorge Chavez Airport LIM in Standard Van: $56
- Lima Airport Transfer to Hotel Deluxe Car English Driver: $50
- Round Trip Transfer from and to the Airport in Miraflores/Barranco/Sani: $41
- Roundtrip Private Transfer Lima Airport (LIM): $33
- Lima Airport Arrival Private Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer Lima Airport (QuickLlama Airport Shuttle): $29
- Private Airport Transfer Service – Arrival or Departure: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Milan or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Milan 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 dayMilan €67Lima €29
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station€8.60
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Restaurant Pizza€6.60
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)€27
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€64
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Cappuccino€1.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $27
- Food Point of Sale Tour and Italian Cooking Class in Milan: $38
- Pizza and Tiramisu lesson in Milan: $44
- Pizza and Tiramisu Class in Milan: $45
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $46
- Milan Walking Food Tour with City Highlights: $48
- Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $48
- only in ITALIAN - International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $50
- Milano Food Tour with audioguide in the centre: $51
- Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $51
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $52
- Delicious Food Tour and City Center Sightseeing: $53
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€4.11
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Ice cream€3.34
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Coffee€2.83
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Donut€0.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $44
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $46
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $55
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $55
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $59
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $67
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $69
- Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting: $72
- Authentic 4-dish Peruvian Food Cooking Class in Lima + Pisco Sour: $75
- Peru Culinary Identity: 10+ Tastes with Sherpa Food Tours: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Milan €31Lima €8.20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- Milan's Best-Kept Secrets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.41
- Self-Guided Tours In Milan With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.41
- Milan Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.00
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $4.56
- The Empire and Art Tour of Milan with Self Guided Mobile App: $5.00
- Milan Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.03
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Milan: $5.71
- Milan Essential : Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide: $5.99
- Milan Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Milan Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h00 and 23 Audio Commentaries: $6.74
- Podcast Tour Milan the Architecture of Tomorrow: $6.84
- Stories of the Fashion Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Milan: $6.99
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)€15
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Movie Tickets€2.18
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $265
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $134
- 3 Day Tour From Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard: $143
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $275
- 4-Hour Tasting Tour in Lima with Pickup: $85
- 8-Hour Private Tour Lima Viceroyalty and Gold Museum with Lunch: $120
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
- All-Inclusive Highlights of Lima Tour: $120
- Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Full Day Tour from Lima: $38
- Ballestas Islands, Paracas Reserve & Skulls Museum Private Tour: $270
- Barranco Bike Tour: From Pyramids to Bohemian Streets: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMilan €24Lima €5.33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar€8.40
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Beer€3.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Ultimate Bar Crawl with Shots and Games: $29
- Milan Pub Crawl Party with Free Shots, Club Entry and Drink Deals: $40
- Legendary Halloween Pub Crawl Party in Milan 2025: $41
- Wine Tasting Experience with Platter: $45
- Wine Tasting Experience: $46
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan City Center: $51
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $53
- Wine Tasting Experience - Urban Cellar: $57
- Wine Tasting in Milan with the Producer: Valter Mattoni: $83
- Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier: $101
- Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $103
- Franciacorta Wine Tasting Tour from Milan with Lake Iseo Cruise: $113
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€6.91
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Beer€3.85
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Cocktail€3.08
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $22
- Barranco Bohemian Bar Crawl: 4 Bars & Live Music: $24
- Lima Anti Pub Crawl: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Milan and Lima, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Milan 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan 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 Milan Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Milan or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Milan. When comparing the sizes of Milan 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 Milan or Lima?
Milan 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 Milan or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Milan during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Milan this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the summer, Milan is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Milan in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Milan. In the summer, Milan often gets more sunshine than Lima. Milan gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Milan usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Milan gets 60 mm (2.4 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 JulyMilan 23°C (73°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Milan or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Milan and Lima. Many travelers come to Milan for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Milan is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Milan average around 15°C (58°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Milan usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Milan gets 152 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Milan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Milan usually receives more rain than Lima. Milan gets 103 mm (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 OctoberMilan 15°C (58°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Milan or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Milan as well as Lima. Many visitors come to Milan in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Milan can get quite cold in the winter. Milan is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Milan averages around 5°C (41°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Milan often gets less sunshine than Lima. Milan gets 119 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Milan usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Milan gets 68 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryMilan 5°C (41°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Milan or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Milan are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Milan for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Milan is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Milan in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
Milan usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during spring. Milan gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Milan usually receives more rain than Lima. Milan gets 76 mm (3 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 AprilMilan 13°C (55°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Milan
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (49°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (49°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 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.