Which place is cheaper, Lima or Vienna?
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 Vienna or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna 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: Vienna or Lima?
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 Tours for Seniors to Austria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria, 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 dayVienna €176Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €176, 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 Vienna and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Vienna 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: Vienna Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Lima €5.16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bratislava - Vienna Airport: Direct & Reliable Bus Transfer: $10
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $22
- Vienna VIE Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $27
- Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $48
- Transfer from Vienna airport to Bratislava: $57
- Vienna Airport (VIE) Private Transfer to Vienna City/Hotels: $62
- Departure Private Transfer Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Sedan: $65
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $65
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Vienna City Hotel: $71
- Vienna Airport Transfers From Vienna City With Private Driver: $71
- Private transfer from Vienna to the airport : $72
- Schwechat Airport Private Transfer to Vienna City: $75
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:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lima APT-HTL (LIM) : $34
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Tour Magic Water Park in Lima with Small Group Transfer: $38
- Round Trip Transfer from and to the Airport in Miraflores/Barranco/Sani : $33
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- Private Transfers from/to Lima Airport (Price per Vehicle): $29
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Transfer from Pisco Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $201
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Vienna 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 dayVienna €58Lima €27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $102
- Burlesque Spectacular Dinner Show: $119
- Strauss Dinner Show: $119
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $126
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class : $144
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $155
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $171
- Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $171
- Nabiel's Vienna Cooking Class: $180
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $180
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $188
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.Vienna €38Lima €7.79
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.59
- Self Guided Tours Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.59
- Vienna Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.80
- Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.81
- Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour, Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $5.78
- Krems an der Donau Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.45
- Vienna Prater Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.45
- Vienna (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.45
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Vienna: $7.20
- Vienna Interactive City Tour: $8.42
- Vienna Food Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
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:
- Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Tour From Lima (Private Group): $190
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $30
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- Private Stopover Tour of Lima from the Airport: $150
- Sunset in Huacachina and Tacama: Private Tour from Lima: $220
- #1 Full Day Tour From Paracas and Huacachina Oasis: $59
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 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
- 2 Days 1 Night Paracas Ica Tour from Lima: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Lima €5.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $30
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $54
- Small-group Vienna Wine Tour: $143
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $144
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna: $144
- Wine Tasting Tour: $162
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $162
- In Vienna Veritas - An Exclusive historical Wine tasting tour: $167
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $180
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 Vienna and Lima, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Vienna 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 Vienna or Lima?
Vienna 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 Vienna or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In July, Vienna is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 23°C (73°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In the summer, Vienna often gets more sunshine than Lima. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music 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.
Vienna is much colder than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Vienna usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Vienna usually receives more rain than Lima. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 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 OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Vienna during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Vienna can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Vienna is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vienna in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Lima. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Vienna is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 13°C (55°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Vienna usually receives more rain than Lima. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 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 AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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