Which place is cheaper, Lima or Toulouse?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Toulouse 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 Toulouse 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: Toulouse or Lima?
Toulouse
Toulouse is the capital city of the southwest French Department of Haute-Garonne, as well as the Occitanie region. It rests on the banks of the River Garonne. Toulouse is the fourth largest city and metropolitan area in France with nearly 500,000 inhabitants. Toulouse is the headquarters of the European aerospace industry, with the headquarters of Airbus, the Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, the Aerospace Group, ATR, and the Aerospace Valley. Toulouse is a city with unique architecture made of pink terracotta bricks, which earned it the nickname la Ville Rose ("the Pink City"). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-colored shop fronts and churches. Toulouse knows how to have a good time, whether in food markets or the thick of its smoldering jazz, techno and rock scenes. From the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars, time spent in Toulouse truly has a rose colored glow.
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, 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 dayToulouse €125Lima €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Toulouse is €125, 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 Toulouse and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personToulouse €67Lima €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomToulouse €134Lima €90
Compare Hotels in Toulouse and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Toulouse 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: Toulouse Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Toulouse €41Lima €5.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toulouse
Also for Toulouse, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse by Car or Van: $41
- Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse city centre to Toulouse Airport: $66
- Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse Airport to City centre: $67
- Private transfer from or to Toulouse Airport: $87
- Departure Private Transfer: Toulouse to Toulouse Airport TLS in Luxury Van: $92
- Transfer Toulouse to Carcassonne center: $240
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:
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $198
- Private Transfer From Lima To Paracas With 2 Stops : $176
- Premium Peruvian Horse Show with Lunch & Transfers: $150
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $134
- Round-Trip Transfer in Private Minivan from-to Lima Airport (LIM) in Lima City: $122
- Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers: $119
- Airport Transfer Service in Lima: $95
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima city hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $87
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer for small groups: $79
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port : $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Toulouse or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Toulouse 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 dayToulouse €34Lima €16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toulouse
For Toulouse, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- No Diet Club - Best food tour in Toulouse !: $53
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $77
- Traditional Toulouse Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Victor Hugo Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $105
- Marché Victor Hugo Small Group Food Tour: $107
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.Toulouse €15Lima €7.96
Tours and Activities in Toulouse
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Toulouse.
- Toulouse : Self-guided Reading Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Toulouse : Walking tour with audio guide: $5.33
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Toulouse Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Tour: $6.56
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.00
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
- Toulouse's Timeless Splendor: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Toulous: Glory of Occitania Audio Tour: $15
- Aeroscopia Admission Ticket: $16
- Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Minibus: $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€2.12
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 dayToulouse €7.50Lima €5.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Toulouse
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Toulouse:
- From Toulouse Cite de carcassonne et wine tasting: $534
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 Toulouse and Lima, we can see that Toulouse is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Toulouse 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 Toulouse would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toulouse 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 Toulouse Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Toulouse or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Toulouse. When comparing the sizes of Toulouse 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 Toulouse or Lima?
Toulouse 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 Toulouse or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Toulouse during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Toulouse this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the summer, Toulouse is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Toulouse in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Toulouse. In the summer, Toulouse often gets more sunshine than Lima. Toulouse gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Toulouse usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Toulouse gets 41 mm (1.6 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 JulyToulouse 22°C (72°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Toulouse or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Toulouse and Lima. Many travelers come to Toulouse for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Toulouse is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Toulouse average around 15°C (60°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Toulouse usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Toulouse gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Toulouse usually receives more rain than Lima. Toulouse gets 52 mm (2 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 OctoberToulouse 15°C (60°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Toulouse or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Toulouse as well as Lima. Many visitors come to Toulouse in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Toulouse is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Toulouse averages around 6°C (44°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Toulouse often gets less sunshine than Lima. Toulouse gets 88 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Toulouse usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Toulouse gets 55 mm (2.2 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 JanuaryToulouse 6°C (44°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Toulouse or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Toulouse are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Toulouse for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Toulouse is much colder than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Toulouse in April average around 12°C (54°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
Toulouse usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lima during spring. Toulouse gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Toulouse usually receives more rain than Lima. Toulouse gets 64 mm (2.5 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 AprilToulouse 12°C (54°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Toulouse
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (44°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (49°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (67°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 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.