Which place is cheaper, Lima or Plzen?
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 Plzen 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 Plzen 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: Plzen or Lima?
Plzen
Renowned as the home of the pilsner beer, Plzen is a city located in the West Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Beyond beer, it also features a number of impressive landmarks some of which include St. Bartholomew's Cathedral and the Great Synagogue.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic, 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 dayPlzen $136Lima $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Plzen is $136, while the average daily cost in Lima is $96. 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 Plzen and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPlzen $67Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPlzen $134Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Plzen and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Plzen 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: Plzen Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Plzen $9.06Lima $6.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $91
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $121
- Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $283
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.78
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Taxi Ride$5.78
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Short Taxi Ride$4.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores Kennedy Park: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.95
- LIM Airport Private Transfer to/from Lima Center/Barranco: $13
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $15
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Hotels in Lima: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $16
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $17
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $21
- Lima Hotels to Lima Airport (LIM)- Departure Private Transfer: $21
- Miraflores City to Lima Airport(LIM) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer: $23
- Premium Private Transfer Lima Airport (LIM) Meet & Greet 24/7: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Plzen or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Plzen 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 dayPlzen $58Lima $32
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.63
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Ice cream$3.76
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Coffee$3.18
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Donut$1.01
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $44
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $46
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $55
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $55
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $59
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $67
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $69
- Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting: $72
- Authentic 4-dish Peruvian Food Cooking Class in Lima + Pisco Sour: $75
- Peru Culinary Identity: 10+ Tastes with Sherpa Food Tours: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Plzen $23Lima $9.23
Tours and Activities in Plzen
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Plzen are as follows:
- An Audio Tour of the City of Beer: Pilsen's History and Legends: $8.99
- Experience Pilsen through Digital Audio Guide in English: $11
- Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $12
- Pilsen: Panoramic Sightseeing - Bus Tour with audio guide: $19
- Pilsen: Old Town Gastronomy Tour: $35
- Pilsen Walking Tour: Explore Sights & Hidden Gems: $39
- Pilsen: Beer & Spirit Tasting Tour: $59
- Pilsen: Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $59
- Prague Walking and Beer Tour Discover Hidden Gems: $111
- Plzeň: Big Bunker Shooting Experience: $186
- Pilsen Private Walking Tour: $239
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)$17
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Movie Tickets$2.46
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Barranco Walking Tour with Sunset Option: $5.00
- Lima Cathedral Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Miraflores Guided Walking Tour and Surquillo Market Experience: $15
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
- Water Magic Circuit Lima Night Tour by Panoramic Bus: $25
- Skip the Line: Peruvian Regional Dances Ticket: $29
- Lima Bike Tour Miraflores Pyramid & Bohemian Barranco: $34
- Lima City Tour with Catacombs and Pickup: $35
- Barranco Bike Tour: From Pyramids to Bohemian Streets: $35
- City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure From Larcomar: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPlzen $25Lima $6.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Plzen
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:
- Pilsen: Brewery Museum Entrance with a Glass of Beer: $7.62
- Pilsen: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $21
- Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting: $126
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$7.78
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Beer$4.34
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Cocktail$3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $22
- Barranco Bohemian Bar Crawl: 4 Bars & Live Music: $24
- Lima Anti Pub Crawl: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Plzen and Lima, we can see that Plzen is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Plzen 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 Plzen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Plzen 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 Plzen Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Plzen or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Plzen. When comparing the sizes of Plzen 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 Plzen or Lima?
Plzen 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 Plzen or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Plzen are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Plzen is around the same temperature as Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Plzen averages around 20°C (67°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Plzen. Plzen usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Plzen gets 212 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Plzen usually receives more rain than Lima. Plzen gets 81 mm (3.2 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 JulyPlzen 20°C (67°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Plzen or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Plzen during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the autumn, Plzen is much colder than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Plzen in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Plzen often gets more sunshine than Lima. Plzen gets 120 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Plzen usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Plzen gets 30 mm (1.2 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 OctoberPlzen 11°C (51°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Plzen or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Plzen and Lima. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Plzen can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Plzen is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Plzen average around -1°C (31°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Plzen usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Plzen gets 45 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Plzen usually receives more rain than Lima. Plzen gets 25 mm (1 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 JanuaryPlzen -1°C (31°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Plzen or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Plzen as well as Lima. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Plzen is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Plzen averages around 11°C (51°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Plzen often gets less sunshine than Lima. Plzen gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Plzen usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Plzen gets 35 mm (1.4 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 AprilPlzen 11°C (51°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Plzen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (67°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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