Which place is cheaper, Lima or Stockholm?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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: Stockholm or Lima?
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
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 Sweden, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, 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 dayStockholm $169Lima $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $169, 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 Stockholm and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $96Lima $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $192Lima $98
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm 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: Stockholm Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $20Lima $5.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $17
- Train Transfer between City and Arlanda Airport: $21
- Skavsta Airport Bus Transfer: $26
- Stockholm City to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Stockholm Port to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port: $37
- Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Bromma Airport BMA: $37
- Stockholm Hotels to Nynashamn Cruise Port Private Transfer: $38
- Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Arlanda Airport (ARN): $39
- Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Port to Stockholm hotels: $41
- Private Transfer from Stockholm hotels to Stockholm Cruise Port: $41
- Stockholm hotel to Stockholm Port Departure Private Transfer: $41
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:
- Airport Transfer Service in Lima: $95
- Assistance /Transfer Hotel - Airport Lima Airport : $40
- Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
- From The Larco Museum Complete Tour with transfers: $56
- J.Chavez Airport to Miraflores City Hotels- Round Trip Transfer: $41
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer : $31
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $61
- Jorge Chavez International Airport: Private Transfer: $25
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $134
- Lima : Private transfer between airport to your destination: $29
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Stockholm 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 dayStockholm $36Lima $17
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$9.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Food Tour: $102
- Stockholm Food Tour: $103
- Stockholm Walking Food Tour With Small Group: $119
- From Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $129
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.Stockholm $25Lima $8.57
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Free Walking Tour in Stockholm: $0.93
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- 2-Hour Walking Tour Stockholm (Old Town and Surroundings): $3.28
- Walking Tour: Modern Stockholm City: $4.17
- Walking Tour Stockholm Old Town: $4.17
- Tour a pie Estocolmo la Ciudad Vieja: $4.63
- Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Gamla Stan's Landmarks and legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- History and Secrets of Gamla Stan Audio GPS Guided Walking Tour: $6.20
- Stockholm City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
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 dayStockholm $26Lima $5.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $282
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $284
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 Stockholm and Lima, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm 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 Stockholm Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm 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 Stockholm or Lima?
Stockholm 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 Stockholm or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Stockholm and Lima. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Stockholm is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around 18°C (64°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Stockholm, it's very sunny this time of the year. Stockholm usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Stockholm gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Stockholm usually receives more rain than Lima. Stockholm gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JulyStockholm 18°C (64°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Stockholm as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Stockholm for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Stockholm is much colder than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Stockholm often gets more sunshine than Lima. Stockholm gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Stockholm usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Stockholm gets 50 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 OctoberStockholm 8°C (46°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Stockholm are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Stockholm in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Stockholm can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Stockholm is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Stockholm in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Stockholm usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Stockholm gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Stockholm usually receives more rain than Lima. Stockholm gets 36 mm (1.4 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 JanuaryStockholm -3°C (27°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Stockholm during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Stockholm for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In April, Stockholm is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around 5°C (41°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Stockholm often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lima. Stockholm gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Stockholm usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Stockholm gets 31 mm (1.2 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 AprilStockholm 5°C (41°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Stockholm
| Stockholm | Lima | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 45 mm (1.8 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.