Which place is cheaper, Lima or Palermo?
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 Palermo 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 Palermo 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: Palermo or Lima?
Palermo
Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to 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 dayPalermo €114Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Palermo is €114, 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 Palermo and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalermo €56Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalermo €112Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Palermo and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Palermo 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: Palermo Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palermo €5.64Lima €5.16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palermo
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:
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Bus to Monreale€3.00
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Bus From Airport€6.00
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90 Minute Bus Pass€1.30
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Short Taxi Ride€4.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:
- Quintocanto Hotel & Spa to Palermo Airport, Private Transfer: $41
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Palazzo Brunaccini or vice versa: $41
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to the Astoria Palace Hotel or vice versa : $48
- Palermo Airport ⇄ Palermo City: Private Transfer Service: $55
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Artemisia Palace Hotel or vice versa: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to ibis Styles Palermo Cristal: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Best Western Ai Cavalieri Hotel: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Palazzo Sitano or vice versa: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Porta Felice or vice versa: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Elite or vice versa: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Europa or vice versa: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Massimo Plaza Hotel or vice versa: $56
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:
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $17
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $17
- Private Airport Transfer to Miraflores San Isidro and Barranco: $18
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima Hotels: $18
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Palermo or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Palermo 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 dayPalermo €51Lima €27
Typical Food Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€32
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Fast Food Lunch€5.32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Palermo.
- Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making: $48
- Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $70
- Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better: $78
- Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with a Local -For real foodies!: $83
- Cooking class in Palermo city center: $114
- Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with a Well-known Italian Chef: $119
- Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù: $119
- Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour: $119
- Sicilian Cooking Class : Homemade Pasta: $123
- Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view: $138
- Capo Market Tour and Sicilian Cooking Class: $150
- Handmade Sicilian Pasta Cooking Class: $216
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.Palermo €17Lima €7.79
Typical Entertainment Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:
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Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)€6.00
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Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)€12
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Theater Tickets (for Two)€49
Tours and Activities in Palermo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Palermo are as follows:
- Discover the Charm of A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour: $36
- Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily: $39
- Guided tour of the historic center Palermo: $42
- Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo: $42
- Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Tour – Small Group or Private: $44
- Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $54
- Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food: $54
- Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty: $83
- Palermo half day tour, (4 hour): $102
- Half day Monreale and Catacombs tour: $108
- Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences: $132
- Tour Monreale and Mondello half day (4 hour) : $132
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:
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting: $16
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Bike Tour Lima: $19
- Water Magic Circuit Lima Night Tour by Panoramic Bus: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Bohemian and artistic ravine walking tour: $22
- Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups): $24
- Pisco Sour experience with mini causitas at República del Pisco: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalermo €11Lima €5.07
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palermo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:
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Beer€2.56
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Bottle of Quality Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:
- Wine Tasting Experience for Small Groups from Palermo: $269
- Private Tour to Segesta, Erice and Wine Tasting in Marsala: $275
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 Palermo and Lima, we can see that Palermo is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Palermo 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 Palermo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palermo 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 Palermo Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palermo or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Palermo. When comparing the sizes of Palermo 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 Palermo or Lima?
Palermo 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 Palermo or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Palermo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Palermo this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Palermo is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Palermo in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palermo. Palermo usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Palermo gets 347 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Palermo usually receives less rain than Lima. Palermo gets 2 mm (0.1 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 JulyPalermo 25°C (76°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Palermo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Palermo for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In October, Palermo is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Palermo average around 20°C (67°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Palermo. In the autumn, Palermo often gets more sunshine than Lima. Palermo gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Palermo usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Palermo gets 61 mm (2.4 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 OctoberPalermo 20°C (67°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Palermo and Lima. Many visitors come to Palermo in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Palermo is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Palermo averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Palermo usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Palermo gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Palermo usually receives more rain than Lima. Palermo gets 56 mm (2.2 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 JanuaryPalermo 12°C (53°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Palermo as well as Lima. Most visitors come to Palermo for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the spring, Palermo is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Palermo in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palermo this time of the year. In the spring, Palermo often gets more sunshine than Lima. Palermo gets 219 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Palermo usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Palermo gets 37 mm (1.5 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 AprilPalermo 15°C (58°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Palermo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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