Which place is cheaper, Lima or Zadar?
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 Zadar or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Zadar 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: Zadar or Lima?
Zadar
You'll find Zadar in northern Dalmatia, Croatia. It is located on the Adriatic Sea and is the center of Zadar County. It is both the historic center for the region and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zadar. There are a handful of sights around town, most of which can be explored on foot.
The climate for the city is a mix between humid subtropical and a Mediterranean climate. The winters are usually mild and wet, and the summers are humid and warm. The hottest months are July and August when temperatures can exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Average yearly rainfall usually exceeds 917 mm. Fall months often remain warm and temperatures are often around 30 degrees Celsius as well. In general, the temperatures rarely drop below freezing, even during the coldest month of January. The rainiest months are October and November, although winter is considered the wet season. July is usually the driest month. Water temperatures are around 25 degrees Celsius in July and August and it may be possible to swim any time between May and October.
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 Croatia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Croatia, 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 dayZadar €110Lima €83
The average daily cost (per person) in Zadar is €110, while the average daily cost in Lima is €83. 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 Zadar and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZadar €51Lima €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZadar €102Lima €92
Compare Hotels in Zadar and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Zadar 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: Zadar Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zadar €9.53Lima €5.33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zadar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zadar:
- Modern bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Zadar: $52
- Plitvice Lakes from Round-Trip Transfer: $53
- Private Transfer from Zadar Hotels to Zadar Airport: $54
- Zadar Airport to Zadar City Private Transfer: $56
- Zrmanja River Kayaking, with optional transfer from Zadar: $65
- Private Transfer from Zadar Port to Zadar Airport (ZAD): $66
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Borik Zadar: $66
- Private Transfer from Zadar City to Zadar Airport (ZAD): $66
- Private Transfer from Borik Zadar to Zadar Airport (ZAD): $66
- Transfer From Zadar Airport to Town Zadar: $66
- Transfer from Zadar airport to Vir: $68
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Biograd Na Moru: $73
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€5.05
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Taxi Ride€5.05
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Short Taxi Ride€3.78
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 Lima Airport to Miraflores Kennedy Park: $5.95
- Lima Airport One Way Private Transfer LIM to Lima City Center: $12
- Lima Airport Transfer Service Available 24 7: $15
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $15
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $17
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels: $18
- Private Transfer from Callao Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $18
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Lima Hotels to Lima Airport (LIM)- Departure Private Transfer: $21
- Lima Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima -Arrival Private Transfer: $21
- Lima to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) - Departure Private Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Zadar or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Zadar 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 dayZadar €49Lima €28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zadar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zadar.
- Golden Hour Cruise RIB Tour Island Dinner Stop & Swim: $41
- Zadar City Market Food Tour: $51
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with 3-Course Meal: $88
- Zadar Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $105
- Private Cooking Class: $140
- Gourmet Sunset dinner on board: $236
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€4.04
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Ice cream€3.28
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Coffee€2.78
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Donut€0.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Food tours on the forbidden side of Lima (Min. 3 Guests – Max. 6): $15
- Dinner at Café del Museo Larco restaurant: $30
- Lima Street Food Tour: Taste Authentic Peruvian Delights: $45
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $45
- Dinner at Mangos Larcomar Restaurant: $48
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $50
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!: $59
- Dinner at the Cala Restaurant in Lima: $63
- Lima Market Food Tour: $65
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zadar €19Lima €8.05
Tours and Activities in Zadar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zadar are as follows:
- Zadar city tour: Be Local by Šušur: $5.83
- Zadar Old Town Guided Walking Tour by Šušur: $5.90
- TOP Zadar : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- A Self-Guided Tour of Zadar's Medieval Heart: $12
- From Plitvice Lakes Day Tour: $18
- Zadar highlights - Zadar discovery Short tour: $18
- Zadar Walking Tour sponsored by Gligora Cheese and deli: $18
- Old Town Walking Tour: $18
- Guided Beer Tasting Experience in Bibinje: $18
- Zadar Old Town Walking Tour: $18
- Sunset boat tour with champagne: $19
- Romantic Sunset Cruise with unlimited wine: $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€2.14
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Miraflores Guided Walking Tour and Surquillo Market Experience: $5.00
- Adventure at the Airport of Peru: $10
- Lima Cathedral Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Jogging Activity through Tourist Places facing the Sea in Lima: $15
- Walking Tour in the Historical Centre and China Town: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Tour around Lima City: $20
- A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour: $20
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZadar €12Lima €5.24
Sample the Local Flavors in Zadar
Also in Zadar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Speedboat Tour with Food, Oil & Wine Tasting: $41
- NEW Dalmatian Wine Tasting & Tapas Experience: $59
- Guided Pub Crawl with Welcome Shots and VIP Entry: $61
- City Tour with Brewery Visit and Beer Tasting: $92
- City Tour with Educational Beer Tour in Brlog Brewery: $93
- City and Wine Tour in Zadar with Eco Tuk Tuk: $106
- Private Island Hopping & Wine Tasting with Canapés: $350
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€6.79
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Beer€3.78
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Cocktail€3.03
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Free Pub Crawl: $5.00
- Discover Barranco's Nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $38
- Lima Nightlife Tour & Society – Cultural Pub Crawl: $50
- Local Wine Tour: $77
- From Lima Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Dunes and Wine Tour: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zadar and Lima, we can see that Zadar is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zadar 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 Zadar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zadar 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 Zadar Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zadar or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Zadar. When comparing the sizes of Zadar 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 Zadar or Lima?
Zadar 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 Zadar or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Zadar are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Zadar for the beaches, snorkeling, and 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.
In July, Zadar is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Zadar average around 26°C (80°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zadar. Zadar usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Zadar gets 345 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zadar usually receives more rain than Lima. Zadar gets 28 mm (1.1 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 JulyZadar 26°C (80°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Zadar or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Zadar during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Zadar because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Zadar is around the same temperature as Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zadar averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Zadar. In the autumn, Zadar often gets more sunshine than Lima. Zadar gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Zadar usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Zadar gets 79 mm (3.1 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 OctoberZadar 18°C (64°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Zadar or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Zadar and Lima. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Zadar this time of year. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Zadar is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zadar in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Zadar usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Zadar gets 128 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Zadar usually receives more rain than Lima. Zadar gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JanuaryZadar 8°C (47°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Zadar or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Zadar as well as Lima. Many travelers come to Zadar for the beaches and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In April, Zadar is generally cooler than Lima. Daily temperatures in Zadar average around 15°C (59°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Zadar this time of the year. In the spring, Zadar often gets more sunshine than Lima. Zadar gets 212 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Zadar usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Zadar gets 66 mm (2.6 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 AprilZadar 15°C (59°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Zadar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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