Which place is cheaper, Lima or Prague?
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 Prague or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Prague and Lima. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Prague or Lima?
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
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 Czech Republic, The Best Tours for Seniors to 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 dayPrague $140Lima $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $140, 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 Prague and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPrague $74Lima $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPrague $148Lima $104
Compare Hotels in Prague and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Prague 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: Prague Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Prague $8.81Lima $6.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Prague Airport Shared Arrival Transfer: $20
- Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG): $25
- Private Transfers to the city in Prague: $39
- Prague Airport Private Departure Transfer: $46
- Private Departure Transfer: Central Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport: $47
- Private Prague Airport Transfer with Driver: $48
- Private ARRIVAL Transfer by LIMOUSINE 3+1pax: $48
- Prague City Private Transfer to Vaclav Havel Airport PRG: $51
- Prague Airport (PRG) Departure Transfer from Prague City: $51
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $56
- Private Prague Airport Departure Transfer: $56
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Business Car: $56
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 Prague or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Prague 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 dayPrague $49Lima $32
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.60
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Lunch for One$14
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Bananas$0.65
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Cookies$0.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $17
- Prague Comedy Walking Tour with Unlimited Drinks & Dinner: $56
- Prague Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $60
- Folklore Dinner with Unlimited Drinks 4course Menu: $65
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $73
- Small-Group Local Pubs Walking Tour And Traditional Czech Dinner: $74
- Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $80
- Folkloric Dinner with Transfer: $80
- 3-Hour Prague by Night Dinner Cruise: $81
- Folklore Evening with Music and Dinner: $86
- Prague Crystal Dinner: 3-Hour Panoramic Glass Boat Cruise: $93
- PragueWay Food Tour: Hidden Flavors & Scenic Views: $95
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.Prague $18Lima $9.23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.60
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.45
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Image Theatre for Two$44
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Electric Trike Tour in Prague - City Sightseeing & Fun Riding: $3.42
- Grand City Tour of Prague on Retro Styled E-Bike: $3.42
- Prague Panoramic Views Live Guided Tour on Trike EBike EScooter: $3.42
- Grand City Tour on E-Trike in Prague: $3.42
- Prague's Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Comfortable E-bike: $3.42
- Prague's Panoramic Viewpoints & Sightseeing on Electric Trike: $3.42
- Prague on Stylish Retro styled E-Bike - Viewpoints & Sightseeing: $3.42
- Prague Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- Scenic Panoramic views e-Scooter/ eBike Guided Tour of Prague: $3.42
- Prague Segway Fun & Beer tour with a guide: $3.43
- Prague Castle E-scooter Tour: $3.43
- Prague Castle Tour: $3.43
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 dayPrague $12Lima $6.00
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$7.32
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Prague Blaze Pub Crawl 2hr Unlimited Drinks and Top Club Entry: $37
- Drunken Monkey Blaze Pub Crawl: 2hr Unlimited Drinks & Club EP!C: $37
- Prague Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & 5 Story Club Entry: $39
- Pub Crawl: 2Hour Open Bar, Welcome Shots & VIP Club-Limited Spots: $43
- 2.5-Hour Prague Wine Tasting Walking Tour: $50
- Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $62
- Brewery tour in the center of Prague: $66
- Prague Microbrewery Tour and Beer Tasting: $72
- COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY. Bike / e-Bike tour: $74
- Czech Local Wine Tasting in Grape & Sour: $80
- Prague Private Brewery Tour: $86
- Strahov Monastery and Brewery Experience with Pickup: $90
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 Prague and Lima, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Prague 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague 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 Prague Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Prague or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Prague. When comparing the sizes of Prague 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 Prague or Lima?
Prague 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 Prague or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Prague are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Prague because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Prague is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Prague average around 19°C (66°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Prague. Prague usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Prague gets 216 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Prague usually receives more rain than Lima. Prague gets 70 mm (2.7 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 JulyPrague 19°C (66°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Prague or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Prague during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Prague this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Prague is much colder than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Prague averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Prague often gets more sunshine than Lima. Prague gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Prague usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 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 OctoberPrague 11°C (52°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Prague or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Prague and Lima. Many travelers come to Prague for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Prague. In the winter, Prague is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Prague in January average around 1°C (33°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Prague usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Prague gets 49 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Prague usually receives more rain than Lima. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryPrague 1°C (33°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Prague or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Prague as well as Lima. Many visitors come to Prague in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In April, Prague is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Prague average around 10°C (49°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Prague often gets less sunshine than Lima. Prague gets 145 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Prague usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Prague gets 51 mm (2 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 AprilPrague 10°C (49°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Prague
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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