Which place is cheaper, Lima or Paris?
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 Paris or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Paris or Lima? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Paris or Lima?
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in 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 dayParis €265Lima €85
The average daily cost (per person) in Paris is €265, 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 Paris and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParis €153Lima €47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParis €306Lima €94
Compare Hotels in Paris and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Paris 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: Paris Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paris €21Lima €5.44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro€6.40
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Train from Airport€9.00
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Metro tickets€6.80
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Train€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from/to CDG, ORLY airports DISNEYLAND: $23
- Transfer from/to PARISNORMANDY (DEAUVILLE, MONT ST MICHEL): $23
- McArthurGlen Paris-Giverny Designer Outlet transfer from Paris: $33
- Paris CDG Airport to and from Paris City and Disneyland Transfer: $34
- Paris Private Transfer: One-Way City Ride: $37
- Private Transfer Service in Paris – Select Your Route: $39
- Notre Dame Interior and Exterior tour with Optional transfer: $41
- Private Arrival Transfer: Paris Train Station to Hotel: $44
- CDG/ORY Airport Private Transfer to/from Paris City Center: $45
- Private Transfer CDG Airport→ Disneyland by Sedan: $46
- Paris Private Airport Transfers - Comfort Cars: $46
- Transfer From/To Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG): $47
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€5.15
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Taxi Ride€5.15
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Short Taxi Ride€3.86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- From Lima Private transfer to Paracas: $290
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $255
- Lima round trip transfers airport - hotel - airport + City Tour: $218
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port: $213
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $213
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port: $195
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $195
- Lima Airport Luxury Arrival or Departure Transfer: $163
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $159
- Private Largevan Transfer - Arrival Lima Airport to Hotel: $79
- Transfer in Private Van from the Airport to Hotels in Lima: $60
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chávez (LIM) Airport to Lima: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Paris or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Paris 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 dayParis €72Lima €29
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream€8.00
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Breakfast€7.00
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Breakfast for 2€30
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Dinner on River Cruise€86
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Dinner€57
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Cheese€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Marais Walking Food Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $66
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $68
- Seine River Cruise and Dinner at Traditional Parisian Restaurant: $74
- Paris Theo Boat Seine River Italian Trattoria Style Dinner Cruise: $75
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris: $75
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $75
- Paris Food Tour: $80
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $83
- 2 Hour Express Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine: $87
- Award Winning Local Paris Food Tour with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets: $87
- Montmartre Pastries and Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $92
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€4.12
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Ice cream€3.35
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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.
- Food tours on the forbidden side of Lima (Min. 3 Guests – Max. 6): $5.00
- Miraflores Cooking Class Ceviche, Tartar & Pisco Sour: $45
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- Lima Street Food Tour : Try the best Peruvian street food: $49
- Private Churros Cooking Class, Miraflores & Hotel Pickup: $50
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- Private Cooking Class in Causa & Lomo Saltado: $55
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Lima Market Food Tour: $65
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $67
- Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paris €76Lima €8.22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two€18
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Admission to Pantheon€5.00
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Catacombs (2)€23
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Free Perfume Museum & Opera District Tour in English: $2.77
- Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.25
- Paris Hidden Gems: Self Guided Secret Spots Tour: $3.47
- Montmartre Walking Tour: Artists & the Soul of Paris: $3.47
- Paris Le Marais Self Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.48
- Paris Notre-Dame Tour with Scheduled Group Access: $3.48
- Paris Montmartre Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt: $3.48
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Paris: $4.63
- Rude Bastards Tour of Paris: $4.63
- Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour: $4.64
- Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based): $4.64
- Louvre Museum, Self Guided Video Tour: $5.00
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€2.19
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: $279
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $134
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $134
- 2-Day Tour in Paracas and Visit Huacachina: $140
- 2D Tour from Lima Paracas and Huacachina with Night in Huacachina: $230
- 3 Day Tour From Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Days Tour of Paracas Huacachina and Nazca: $275
- 3 Hours Walking Tour of Lima Old Town and Catacumbs: $59
- 3-Day Tour Discover Paracas and Huacachina from Lima: $260
- 4 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParis €24Lima €5.34
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $20
- Paris City Center Guided Pub Crawl With Shots & Club Entry: $20
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $29
- Visit and tasting at the distillery L'Alambic Parisien: $32
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $35
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $41
- Paris A burlesque cabaret in a former brothel: $43
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $54
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $68
- Paris Wine Tasting & French Cheese Pairing with Sommelier: $70
- Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with a Local Cheesemonger: $80
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€6.93
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Beer€3.86
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Cocktail€3.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $22
- Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $24
- Local Wine Tour: $77
- From Lima Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Dunes and Wine Tour: $89
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima: $139
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paris and Lima, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paris or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Paris. When comparing the sizes of Paris 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 Paris or Lima?
Paris 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 Paris or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Paris during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Paris is a little warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Paris averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Paris. In the summer, Paris often gets more sunshine than Lima. Paris gets 241 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Paris usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Paris gets 58 mm (2.3 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 JulyParis 20°C (68°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Paris or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Paris and Lima. The autumn months attract visitors to Paris because of 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 the autumn, Paris is cooler than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Paris in October average around 13°C (56°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
Paris usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Paris gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Paris usually receives more rain than Lima. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 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 OctoberParis 13°C (56°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Paris or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Paris as well as Lima. The museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Paris this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Paris in the winter. In January, Paris is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Paris average around 5°C (40°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Paris often gets less sunshine than Lima. Paris gets 62 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Paris usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 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 JanuaryParis 5°C (40°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Paris or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Paris are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Paris is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Paris averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Paris usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during spring. Paris gets 172 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Paris usually receives more rain than Lima. Paris gets 50 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 AprilParis 11°C (52°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Paris
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| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (42°F) | 55 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.