Which place is cheaper, Lima or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 €95Lima €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Lima is €71. 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 €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Lima €90
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 €5.27
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:
- Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $16
- Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $33
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $41
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $41
- Private Airport Transfer: $43
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $44
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $48
- Airport Transfer Service: $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.99
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Taxi Ride€4.99
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Short Taxi Ride€3.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima HTL-APT (LIM): $34
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima APT-HTL (LIM) : $34
- Transfers from / to Lima airport: $43
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Lima Jorge Chávez Airport to Lima City: $40
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Lima City to Airport: $40
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Lima City - Lima Airport (LIM): $61
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $18
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- The Larco Museum Complete Tour with transfers: $52
- Tegucigalpa to Tegucigalpa Toncontin Airport (TGU) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $20
- Round-Trip Transfer in Private Minivan from-to Lima Airport (LIM) in Lima City: $122
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 €36Lima €16
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 TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $64
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $137
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.99
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Ice cream€3.24
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Coffee€2.74
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Donut€0.87
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.Tallinn €5.63Lima €7.96
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $7.00
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.60
- Tales of Reval Smartphone App Self-Guided GPS Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $14
- Terrific Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self-Guided Tour to Most Instagrammable Places in Tallinn: $15
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $16
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€2.12
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- The best of Lima walking tour: $198
- Cultural Tour of the city of Lima & Gastronomic: $62
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $279
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $149
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $149
- 2d/1n Tour: Flight to the Nazca, Paracas and Huacachina Lines: $289
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Day Tour to Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3-Day Trip to Lima Tour Package: $150
- 3-Hour Private Scooter Tour through Miraflores with Guide: $50
- 360° Panoramic bus - Sightseeing Tour: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Lima €5.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $22
- Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $124
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€6.71
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Beer€3.74
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Cocktail€2.99
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 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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