Which place is cheaper, Lima or Palma de Mallorca?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Palma de Mallorca or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca or Lima?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
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 2-Week Tours in Spain, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €139Lima €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €139, 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 Palma de Mallorca and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Lima €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Lima €90
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Lima €5.27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€6.80
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Bus Ride€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Round Trip Transfer from/to Palma Aquarium: $29
- Palma de Mallorca Half Day Sightseeing Tour with Transfers: $33
- Palma de Mallorca to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Mallorca Airport (PMI): $35
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Palma de Mallorca: $35
- Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Magaluf - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
- Palma Nova to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma Nova - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca city to Mallorca airport (PMI): $59
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Palma de Mallorca city: $59
- Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma de Mallorca - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $66
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $71
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 Palma de Mallorca or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €45Lima €16
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Spanish Cooking Class Experience in Palma with 5+ Tastings: $21
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $109
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $130
- Mediterranean cooking experience in nature: $131
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $147
- Sailboat Dinner and Movie Night: $650
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.Palma de Mallorca €34Lima €7.96
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Palma Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.99
- Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $7.27
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $9.83
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $9.83
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $10
- Secrets with the Palma Medieval Jewish Quarter Audio Tour: $11
- Palma: Couple Adventure, fun game and city walk: $11
- Uncover Secrets of Palma: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Mallorca Cathedral Skip The Line Tickets: $13
- Self-guided tour to must visit places in Mallorca : $14
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 dayPalma de Mallorca €29Lima €5.17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting with wines from the smallest wineries in Mallorca: $43
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $43
- Guided tour of the Winery with wine tasting, Vineyard and much more!: $49
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour: $53
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca : $54
- Gastronomic Mallorquin Wine Tasting & local delicacies: $71
- Wine Tasting Experience with Mallorcan Delights in Alcudia: $87
- Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $158
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $158
- Mallorca Bodega & Olive Tour with Wine Tasting (full day): $163
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 Palma de Mallorca and Lima, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca or Lima?
Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Palma de Mallorca as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Palma de Mallorca is a little warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 24°C (76°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palma de Mallorca this time of the year. In the summer, Palma de Mallorca often gets more sunshine than Lima. Palma de Mallorca gets 334 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in July than Lima. Palma de Mallorca gets 7 mm (0.3 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 JulyPalma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Palma de Mallorca are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music 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 the autumn, Palma de Mallorca is around the same temperature as Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palma de Mallorca. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Palma de Mallorca gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Palma de Mallorca usually receives more rain than Lima. Palma de Mallorca gets 58 mm (2.3 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 OctoberPalma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Palma de Mallorca during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In January, Palma de Mallorca is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 11°C (52°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Palma de Mallorca often gets less sunshine than Lima. Palma de Mallorca gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Palma de Mallorca gets 41 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryPalma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Palma de Mallorca and Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches and the natural beauty. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Palma de Mallorca is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Palma de Mallorca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Palma de Mallorca gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Palma de Mallorca usually receives more rain than Lima. Palma de Mallorca gets 46 mm (1.8 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 AprilPalma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Palma de Mallorca
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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