Which place is cheaper, Lima or Pisa?
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 Pisa or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Pisa 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: Pisa or Lima?
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
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 Italy, The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Pisa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPisa €239Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Pisa is €239, 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 Pisa and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPisa €104Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPisa €208Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Pisa and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Pisa 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: Pisa Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pisa €44Lima €5.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Pisa Airport: Transfer to/from Pisa Central Railway Station: $7.58
- Train Transfer from Pisa Airport to San Giusto/Aurelia: $7.58
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Pisa: $104
- Tasting in a Tuscan Vineyard with transfer from Pisa : $107
- Private Transfer from Pisa city hotels to Livorno Cruise Port: $114
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $119
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to City centre: $129
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $136
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Livorno Cruise Port - Departure Transfer: $144
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Vecchiano: $144
- Private Transfer from Marina di Pisa to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $145
- Pisa Airport to Florence Private Transfer: $151
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:
- Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $269
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $263
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $201
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chávez (LIM) Airport to Lima: $59
- Larco Museum Complete Guided Tour with Transfers (Small Group): $55
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima J Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $43
- Lima Airport Transfers by SUV/Van: $43
- Assistance - Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel & Viceversa: $40
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Private Lima Airport Transfer - Minivan 24hrs: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Pisa or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Pisa 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 dayPisa €102Lima €27
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner€75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $59
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Carrara with Show Cooking: $102
- Ultimate Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal with a Local: $104
- Pisa Private Cooking Class: $107
- Pisa’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $112
- Authentic Full dinner & Wine Experience with a Sommelier in Pisa: $112
- Dine & Enjoy a Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Pisa: $119
- Pisa Traditional Food Tour: $143
- Private Show Cooking and Social Dining Experience: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $156
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
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.Pisa €43Lima €7.79
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.16
- Pisa Leaning Tower and Cathedral Official Entry Ticket: $18
- The Electric Minibus Experience: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $21
- The Electric Minibus Experience: $22
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $22
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $23
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $23
- Pisa Leaning Tower & Cathedral Official Ticket & Audio Guide: $23
- Opera del Duomo Museum, Cathedral Ticket & Audio Guide: $24
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $24
- Pisa Leaning Tower Official Entry Ticket: $24
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:
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Tour From Lima (Private Group): $190
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $30
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- Private Stopover Tour of Lima from the Airport: $150
- Sunset in Huacachina and Tacama: Private Tour from Lima: $220
- #1 Full Day Tour From Paracas and Huacachina Oasis: $59
- 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: $149
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $149
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPisa €21Lima €5.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $41
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $46
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $47
- Soiana: Vineyard & Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting near Pisa: $52
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $85
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket: $88
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $98
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $107
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $108
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Pisa: $185
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 Pisa and Lima, we can see that Pisa is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pisa or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Pisa 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 Pisa or Lima?
Pisa 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 Pisa or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Pisa during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Pisa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In July, Pisa is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Pisa average around 23°C (73°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Pisa. In the summer, Pisa often gets more sunshine than Lima. Pisa gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Pisa usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Pisa gets 30 mm (1.2 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 JulyPisa 23°C (73°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pisa and Lima. The autumn months attract visitors to Pisa because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Pisa is cooler than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Pisa averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Pisa usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Pisa gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pisa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Pisa usually receives more rain than Lima. Pisa gets 150 mm (5.9 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 OctoberPisa 17°C (63°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pisa as well as Lima. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Pisa this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the winter, Pisa is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Pisa in January average around 7°C (45°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Pisa often gets less sunshine than Lima. Pisa gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Pisa usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Pisa gets 70 mm (2.8 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 JanuaryPisa 7°C (45°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Pisa or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Pisa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Pisa for the beaches and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Pisa is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Pisa average around 13°C (55°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Pisa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during spring. Pisa gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Pisa. In April, Pisa usually receives more rain than Lima. Pisa gets 110 mm (4.3 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 AprilPisa 13°C (55°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Pisa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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