Which place is cheaper, Lima or Salzburg?
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 Salzburg or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg 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: Salzburg or Lima?
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria, 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 daySalzburg €185Lima €83
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €185, while the average daily cost in Lima is €83. 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 Salzburg and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Lima €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Lima €92
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Lima €5.33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $70
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $97
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $99
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $99
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $99
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $99
- Airport Transfer: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg by Luxury Car: $116
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Car: $116
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Zell am See, Innsbruck or Kitzbuhel: $123
- Salzburg Airport to Kitzbühel Private Ski Transfer: $143
- Salzburg Airport to Zell am See Private Ski Transfer: $143
- Salzburg Airport to Saalbach Hinterglemm Private Ski Transfer: $149
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€5.05
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Taxi Ride€5.05
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Short Taxi Ride€3.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- Lima Airport : Bus transfer to/from Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $11
- Lima Airport One Way Private Transfer LIM to Lima City Center: $12
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Transfer: Lima City Center to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $14
- Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel or Hotel-Airport!!: $15
- Lima Airport Transfer Service Available 24 7: $15
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $15
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $15
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $16
- Private Taxi Transfers to Lima Jorge Chavez Airport: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Salzburg 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 daySalzburg €71Lima €28
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad€9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Apple Strudel & Salzburg Prezel Cooking Class Experience & Lunch: $70
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $70
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $76
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $99
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $99
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $99
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $132
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $156
- Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class Salzburg: $170
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€4.04
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Ice cream€3.28
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Coffee€2.78
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Donut€0.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- Lima Street Food Tour: Markets & Local Life: $50
- Peruvian Cooking Class with Chef Lucia Dabdoub: $50
- Private Cooking Class in Causa & Lomo Saltado: $50
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $59
- Lima Market Food Tour: $65
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $67
- Lima Food Tour - Prepare your Anticuchos and Pisco Sour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salzburg €30Lima €8.05
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Salzburg City Self-Guided Audio Tour With 100 Captivating Stories: $3.49
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg with Audio Guide: $5.83
- Kaprun Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $5.84
- Bad Ischl Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.34
- Salzburg Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h45 and 24 reviews: $6.88
- Salzburg Music, Myths and Baroque Beauty Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
- Salzburg Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.18
- Salzburg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Sightseeing with the Sound of Music: A Salzburg Audio Tour: $12
- Introducing A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Stiegl Brauwelt Museum ticket: $16
- Nuns and Nazis Walking Tour in Salzburg: $21
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€2.14
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Lima Cathedral Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Walking Tour in the Historical Centre and China Town: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Best Art and History Tour in Barranco: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
- Colorful Barranco Tour and Street Art: $20
- Tour around Lima City: $20
- From Pyramids & Bohemian Streets: Lima Miraflores & Barranco Tour: $25
- Miraflores & Barranco Bike Tour with Local Guide: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg €26Lima €5.24
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer€3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $44
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€6.79
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Beer€3.78
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Cocktail€3.03
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
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $38
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $50
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Lima, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg 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 Salzburg or Lima?
Salzburg 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 Salzburg or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Salzburg for 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 the summer, Salzburg is around the same temperature as Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Salzburg in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salzburg. Salzburg usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Lima. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 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 JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Salzburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In October, Salzburg is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (52°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Salzburg often gets more sunshine than Lima. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Salzburg gets 51 mm (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 OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Lima. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Salzburg can be very cold during winter. Salzburg is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Lima. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 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 JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the spring, Salzburg is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Salzburg in April average around 11°C (51°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Lima. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 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 AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Salzburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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