Which place is cheaper, Lima or Oslo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Oslo or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oslo 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: Oslo or Lima?
Oslo
Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.
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 Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOslo $137Lima $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Oslo is $137, while the average daily cost in Lima is $76. 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 Oslo and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOslo $81Lima $49
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOslo $162Lima $98
Compare Hotels in Oslo and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Oslo 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Oslo Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oslo $23Lima $5.67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
-
Tram Ticket$6.61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Trondheim Vaernes Airport (TRD) to Trondheim - Arrival Transfer : $41
- Oslo hotels to Oslo Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Trondheim Vaernes Airport (TRD) to Trondheim- Round-Trip Transfer: $81
- Private Transfer from Olso Airport to Olso Hotels: $82
- Private One-way Airport Transfer (Oslo Airport To/From Oslo): $89
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo Airport (OSL) - Departure Private Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from Oslo Airport to Oslo Cruise Port: $90
- Oslo City Center to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Olso: Private Transfer from the City Center to Oslo Airport: $108
- Departure Private Transfer from Oslo to Oslo Airport OSL by Business Car: $114
- Arrival Private Transfer Oslo OSL Airport to Oslo by Business Car: $115
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
-
Taxi Ride$5.37
-
Taxi Ride$5.37
-
Short Taxi Ride$4.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.00
- Lima Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Miraflores: $5.63
- Lima Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Lima city center: $6.00
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Hotels in Lima: $13
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport: $17
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $18
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $20
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport to Hotel by Aludy Travel: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Oslo or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Oslo 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
-
Food Meals for one dayOslo $30Lima $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oslo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.
- Oslofjord Cruise with Seafood Dinner: $59
- Oslo Alternative Culture and Street Food Tour: $73
- Christmas Street Food Tour with Akevitt and Christmas beer : $111
- 3-course Dinner Cruise in the Oslofjord: $119
- Oslo Fjord 3 Course Dinner Sightseeing Cruise: $119
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
-
Lunch for Two$4.30
-
Ice cream$3.49
-
Coffee$2.95
-
Donut$0.94
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
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oslo $19Lima $8.57
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Explore Oslo with Passionate Tour Guides: $3.23
- Guided Walking Tour in Central Oslo: $4.45
- Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Tour a Pie en Oslo en Español: $7.41
- Downtown Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- An Oslo Waterfront Stroll: Self-paced Audio Tour: $7.99
- A Self-Guided Tour of Akershus to Kongen Marina Waterfront: $7.99
- Oslo Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.07
- Discover Oslo's Heart: Audio Tour Through Time and Beauty: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- The Fram Museum Admission Ticket: $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:
-
Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)$16
-
Movie Tickets$2.28
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
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayOslo $11Lima $5.57
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:
-
Bottle of Wine$7.23
-
Beer$4.03
-
Cocktail$3.22
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 Oslo and Lima, we can see that Oslo is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oslo 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 Oslo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oslo 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 Oslo Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oslo or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Oslo. When comparing the sizes of Oslo 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 Oslo or Lima?
Oslo 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 Oslo or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Oslo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Oslo for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Oslo is around the same temperature as Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Oslo averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Oslo. Oslo usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Oslo gets 246 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Oslo usually receives more rain than Lima. Oslo gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyOslo 18°C (64°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Oslo or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Oslo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Oslo in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the autumn, Oslo is much colder than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Oslo in October average around 7°C (45°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Oslo often gets more sunshine than Lima. Oslo gets 86 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Oslo usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Oslo gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOslo 7°C (45°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Oslo or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Oslo and Lima. Most visitors come to Oslo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Oslo can be very cold during winter. In January, Oslo is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Oslo average around -4°C (25°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Oslo usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Oslo gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Oslo usually receives more rain than Lima. Oslo gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOslo -4°C (25°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Oslo or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Oslo as well as Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Oslo because of the activities around the city. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Oslo is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Oslo averages around 6°C (42°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Oslo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lima. Oslo gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Oslo usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Oslo gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilOslo 6°C (42°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Oslo
| Oslo | Lima | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (25°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (26°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (42°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (53°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (45°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (35°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 56 mm (2.2 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.