Which place is cheaper, Lima or Prague?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $111Lima $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $111, while the average daily cost in Lima is $76. 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 $68Lima $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPrague $136Lima $98
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 $8.26Lima $5.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Bus Transfer Between Prague Airport and the City: $5.00
- River Cruise with Transfer to Pier: $16
- Prague Airport Shared Arrival Transfer: $17
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $22
- Private Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG): $24
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport: $25
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport to Hotels: $25
- Shared Departure Transfer: Prague Hotel to Prague Airport: $25
- One Way Shuttle Airport & Hotel Transfer in Prague: $26
- Express Train Transfer Ticket to and from Krakow: $26
- Transfer from train/bus station to Hotel: $31
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Short Taxi Ride$4.03
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 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 $26Lima $17
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.30
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Lunch for One$13
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Bananas$0.61
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Cookies$0.34
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: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $52
- Prague Street Food Tour: $53
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $54
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $58
- Folklore dinner: $58
- Vltava River Cruise with Dinner: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.30
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Ice cream$3.49
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Coffee$2.95
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Donut$0.94
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.Prague $16Lima $8.57
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$4.30
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.02
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Image Theatre for Two$41
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.79
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $3.01
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.05
- Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.05
- Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.09
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.09
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.14
- Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.14
- Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.18
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Walking tour New Town + Operation Anthropoid WWII Tip based: $3.23
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.26
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)$16
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Movie Tickets$2.28
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 dayPrague $11Lima $5.57
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$6.83
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $24
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $36
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $37
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $47
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $49
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$7.23
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Beer$4.03
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Cocktail$3.22
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 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) |
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.