Which place is cheaper, Lima or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vilnius or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vilnius and Lima. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Vilnius or Lima?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, 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 dayVilnius €94Lima €71
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €94, 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 Vilnius and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Lima €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Lima €90
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.30Lima €5.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Airport Bus Transfer to/from Central Bus Station: $3.23
- Riga: Bus Transfer to/from Vilnius: $20
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Riga: $24
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $36
- Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius by Minivan: $46
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $52
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $52
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $54
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $215
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $215
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $215
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:
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.00
- Lima Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Miraflores: $5.63
- Lima Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Lima city center: $6.00
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Hotels in Lima: $13
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport: $17
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $18
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $20
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport to Hotel by Aludy Travel: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €40Lima €16
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Private National Dinner with Folk Show: $60
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $191
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.Vilnius €9.72Lima €7.96
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.46
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum Ticket Vilnius, Lithuania: $12
- Vibrant Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $19
- Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $19
- Private Europos Parkas Tour with Entrance Ticket: $19
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $19
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:
- Free Walking Tour of Lima: $2.00
- Peru's Best Bike Experience since 2014 - 4 Hours Hire: $9.90
- Customize your trip to Peru with Lima Experience: $12
- bike tour: $12
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $13
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Barranco Street Art Tour: $17
- Party tour Fridays Barranco / Saturdays Miraflores: $18
- Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima : $19
- Private Tour with guide in Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI: $20
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $20
- Lima Downtown Tour from Miraflores in 3 hrs: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.38Lima €5.17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
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 Vilnius and Lima, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Vilnius. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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 Vilnius or Lima?
Vilnius 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 Vilnius or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Vilnius is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 18°C (65°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vilnius. Vilnius usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Vilnius gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vilnius usually receives more rain than Lima. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 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 JulyVilnius 18°C (65°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Vilnius during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Vilnius is much colder than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Vilnius often gets more sunshine than Lima. Vilnius gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 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 OctoberVilnius 8°C (46°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Lima. Many travelers come to Vilnius for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vilnius. In the winter, Vilnius is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vilnius in January average around -5°C (23°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vilnius usually receives more rain than Lima. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryVilnius -5°C (23°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Lima. Many visitors come to Vilnius in the spring for the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In April, Vilnius is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 7°C (45°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Lima. Vilnius gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 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 AprilVilnius 7°C (45°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Vilnius
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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