Which place is cheaper, Lima or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica 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: Podgorica or Lima?
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
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 Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, 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 dayPodgorica €105Lima €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, 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 Podgorica and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Lima €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Lima €90
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica 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: Podgorica Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Lima €5.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer Podgorica city center- Podgorica Airport: $22
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer: Podgorica Airport TGD to Podgorica in Sedan Car: $34
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport in Business Car: $41
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer from Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port: $47
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Private transfer to Tivat: $54
- Private transfer to Kotor: $54
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
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:
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.00
- Lima Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Miraflores: $5.63
- Lima Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Lima city center: $6.00
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Hotels in Lima: $13
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport: $17
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $18
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $20
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport to Hotel by Aludy Travel: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Podgorica 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 dayPodgorica €41Lima €16
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.Podgorica €21Lima €7.96
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.23
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Lake Skadar Grmozur Fortress and Monastery Cruise: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Walking tour, all the secrets of Podgorica: $75
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:
- Free Walking Tour of Lima: $2.00
- Peru's Best Bike Experience since 2014 - 4 Hours Hire: $9.90
- Customize your trip to Peru with Lima Experience: $12
- bike tour: $12
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $13
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Barranco Street Art Tour: $17
- Party tour Fridays Barranco / Saturdays Miraflores: $18
- Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima : $19
- Private Tour with guide in Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI: $20
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $20
- Lima Downtown Tour from Miraflores in 3 hrs: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica €20Lima €5.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $78
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $98
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $129
- Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $159
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $197
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 Podgorica and Lima, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica 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 Podgorica or Lima?
Podgorica 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 Podgorica or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Podgorica 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.
Podgorica is a little warmer than Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Lima. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Podgorica during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the autumn, Podgorica is cooler than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. In the autumn, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Lima. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 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 OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Lima. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Podgorica is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Lima. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 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 JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Lima. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Podgorica is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Podgorica often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lima. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. Podgorica usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 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 AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Podgorica
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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