Which place is cheaper, Lima or Tallinn?
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 Tallinn or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn 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: Tallinn or Lima?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, 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 dayTallinn €121Lima €85
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €121, while the average daily cost in Lima is €85. 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 Tallinn and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Lima €47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Lima €94
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Lima €5.42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $33
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $40
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $40
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $45
- Private Airport Transfer: $46
- Private Arrival Transfer Tallinn Airport to Cruise Port: $62
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $68
- From Alpakafarm Guided Tour with Transfer: $69
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $69
- Tallinn Return Airport Transfers: $78
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $86
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€5.13
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Taxi Ride€5.13
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Short Taxi Ride€3.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Transfer in Private Van from the Airport to Hotels in Lima: $60
- Transfer from the Airport to Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $21
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $20
- Transfer from Lima Airport to your hotel and vice versa: $175
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $21
- Transfer by car from the airport to the hotel: $60
- Tour Night Magic Water Park and Ravine with Transfer: $49
- SHARED AIRPORT TRANSFER - From or To Lima Airport: $11
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $198
- Private Transfer from Lima to Jorge Chávez (LIM) Airport: $58
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $216
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €62Lima €29
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $86
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $93
- Old Town Guided Tour with Dinner and Folk Show: $98
- Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $100
- Old Town Guided Tour and Medieval Dinner with Show: $103
- Old Town Food Tour from the cruise port: $109
- From Campfire Cooking Workshop with Guided Hike: $111
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $141
- Authentic Baltic Home Dining and Cooking Class in Tallinn: $199
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $229
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€4.10
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Ice cream€3.34
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Coffee€2.82
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Donut€0.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Food Tours on the Forbidden Side of Lima with Elite DRONE FOOTAGE: $2.50
- Local Food Tour at an Iconic Market!!: $24
- Private Churros Cooking Class, Miraflores & Hotel Pickup: $43
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Miraflores Cooking Class Ceviche, Tartar & Pisco Sour: $45
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $46
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $49
- Lima Street Food Tour : Try the best Peruvian street food: $49
- Lima Food Tour & Market Experience: 13 Peruvian Bites: $50
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $55
- Limeno Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Lima €8.19
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour with 3D Map: $3.45
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $6.90
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.06
- Monks, Ghosts and Legends Self Guided Tour of Tallinn: $8.50
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.21
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $9.22
- Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour Medieval to Digital Estonia: $14
- Towers, Legends and Communism: An Audio Tour of Tallinn: $15
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $16
- Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: Medieval to Digital Estonia: $17
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $17
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€2.18
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 1 day tour in Ica Peru: $200
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $265
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $134
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, Tunnels & Vineyard: $134
- 2D Tour from Lima Paracas and Huacachina with Night in Huacachina: $230
- 3 Day Tour From Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3 Days Tour of Paracas Huacachina and Nazca: $275
- 3 Hour Private Electric Scooter Tour of Lima: $75
- 3 Hours Walking Tour of Lima Old Town and Catacumbs: $59
- 3-Day Tour Discover Paracas and Huacachina from Lima: $260
- 4 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Lima €5.32
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $22
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $22
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Urban Beats Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Clubs: $51
- Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: $275
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€6.90
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Beer€3.85
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Cocktail€3.08
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Discover Barranco's Nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $24
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $24
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Lima, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn 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 Tallinn or Lima?
Tallinn 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 Tallinn or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In July, Tallinn is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 17°C (62°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tallinn this time of the year. In the summer, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Lima. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Tallinn is much colder than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 7°C (44°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Tallinn usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Lima. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Tallinn during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Tallinn can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Tallinn is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tallinn in January average around -5°C (22°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Lima. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the natural beauty. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Tallinn can be very cold. In April, Tallinn is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 4°C (39°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Tallinn usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Lima. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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