Which place is cheaper, Lima or Utrecht?
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 Utrecht or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Utrecht or Lima? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Utrecht or Lima?
Utrecht
Utrecht is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. The city is a unique university city with a lively atmosphere. Imagine Amsterdam but smaller, and with fewer tourists. Utrecht has the same underlying historical/magical feel as Amsterdam, but is full of locals rather than crowds of tourists. It has a population of about 300,000 making it the fourth largest city in the Netherlands.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Utrecht Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUtrecht €231Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Utrecht is €231, while the average daily cost in Lima is €81. 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 Utrecht and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUtrecht €106Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUtrecht €212Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Utrecht and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Utrecht 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: Utrecht Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Utrecht €23Lima €5.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Utrecht
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Utrecht:
- Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam: $17
- Private taxi transfer from Utrecht to Amsterdam: $111
- Private transfer from Utrecht to AMS Schiphol Airport: $131
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Short Taxi Ride€3.66
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 SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $17
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $17
- Private Airport Transfer to Miraflores San Isidro and Barranco: $18
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima Hotels: $18
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Utrecht or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Utrecht 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 dayUtrecht €100Lima €27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Utrecht
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Utrecht.
- Utrecht Food Tour on a Bicycle with local guide: $81
- Utrecht Food Tour with local guide: $83
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.91
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Ice cream€3.17
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Coffee€2.69
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Donut€0.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $32
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $40
- Lima Food Tour - Prepare your Anticuchos and Pisco Sour : $48
- #1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class: $49
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $55
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Peru’s Most Beloved Recipes Cooking Class: $58
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Lima Night: Cooking Experience with locals: $65
- Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting: $65
- Vegan Peruvian Food Cooking Class | Ceviche + Pisco Sour: $69
- 4 iconic restaurants of Lima / 3-hour guided food tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Utrecht €44Lima €7.79
Tours and Activities in Utrecht
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Utrecht are as follows:
- Utrecht 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.58
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht's Charming City Centre: $5.99
- Discover Utrecht's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.29
- Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht: $8.99
- Utrecht Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.53
- Utrecht Historic City: a Self-Guided Augmented Reality Tour: $12
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Pub Trail Utrecht An Adventure Full of Surprises: $13
- Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $16
- Utrecht Guided Highlights Walking Tour: $19
- Utrecht Walking Tour with a local comedian as guide: $23
- Escape Tours Utrecht; find the secret exit and win! : $24
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€2.07
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting: $16
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Bike Tour Lima: $19
- Water Magic Circuit Lima Night Tour by Panoramic Bus: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Bohemian and artistic ravine walking tour: $22
- Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups): $24
- Pisco Sour experience with mini causitas at República del Pisco: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUtrecht €24Lima €5.07
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€6.57
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Beer€3.66
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Cocktail€2.93
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $19
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $30
- Local Wine Tour : $55
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima : $138
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Utrecht and Lima, we can see that Utrecht is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Utrecht 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 Utrecht would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Utrecht 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 Utrecht Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Utrecht or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Utrecht. When comparing the sizes of Utrecht 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 Utrecht or Lima?
Utrecht 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 Utrecht or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Utrecht are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Utrecht for the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Utrecht is around the same temperature as Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Utrecht averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Utrecht usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Utrecht gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Utrecht usually receives more rain than Lima. Utrecht gets 75 mm (3 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 JulyUtrecht 17°C (62°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Utrecht or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Utrecht during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Utrecht because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In the autumn, Utrecht is much colder than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Utrecht in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Utrecht often gets more sunshine than Lima. Utrecht gets 100 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Utrecht usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Utrecht gets 72 mm (2.8 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 OctoberUtrecht 11°C (51°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Utrecht or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Utrecht and Lima. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Utrecht this time of year. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Utrecht in the winter. In January, Utrecht is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Utrecht average around 2°C (36°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Utrecht usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Utrecht gets 38 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Utrecht usually receives more rain than Lima. Utrecht gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryUtrecht 2°C (36°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Utrecht or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Utrecht as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Utrecht for the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Utrecht is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Utrecht averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Utrecht often gets less sunshine than Lima. Utrecht gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Utrecht usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Utrecht gets 52 mm (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 AprilUtrecht 8°C (46°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Utrecht
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 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.