Which place is cheaper, Lima or Zagreb?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zagreb 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 Zagreb 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: Zagreb or Lima?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
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 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, 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 dayZagreb $82Lima $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is $82, while the average daily cost in Lima is $76. 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 Zagreb and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb $51Lima $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb $102Lima $98
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb $9.69Lima $5.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $7.00
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $16
- Zagreb to Franjo Tudman Airport(ZAG) - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $20
- Zagreb Airport: One-Way Private transfer To/From Airport: $20
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $32
- Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb - Zagreb Airport: $40
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $43
- Zagreb Airport(ZAG) to Moravske Toplice- Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Private Transfer from Zagreb Train or Bus Station to Zagreb City by car or van: $47
- Arrival Private Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG to Zagreb City by Business Car: $47
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Short Taxi Ride$4.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Airport Transfer Service in Lima: $95
- Assistance /Transfer Hotel - Airport Lima Airport : $40
- Deluxe Car Lima Transfer - Private Service: $29
- From The Larco Museum Complete Tour with transfers: $56
- J.Chavez Airport to Miraflores City Hotels- Round Trip Transfer: $41
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Arrival Private Transfer : $31
- Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $61
- Jorge Chavez International Airport: Private Transfer: $25
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $134
- Lima : Private transfer between airport to your destination: $29
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagreb or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Zagreb 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 dayZagreb $18Lima $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $74
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $75
- Private Authentic Croatian Cooking Class in Central Zagreb: $114
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $137
- Private Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $144
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $196
- Wine & Food tour of Plešivica near Zagreb: $958
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.30
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Ice cream$3.49
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Coffee$2.95
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Donut$0.94
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.Zagreb $13Lima $8.57
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $4.31
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.38
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $7.53
- Zagreb Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $9.69
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Zagreb's Old Town: Walking In-App Audio Tour(ENG): $11
- Small-Group Walking Highlights Tour: $16
- Group walking tour of Zagreb (funicular included): $17
- City Walking Tour with Funicular Ride & WW2 Tunnels: $18
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)$16
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Movie Tickets$2.28
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 dayZagreb $9.49Lima $5.57
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Zagreb Pub Crawl: $16
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $32
- Zagreb Wine Tasting & Jarun Lake Tour: $75
- Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb: $103
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $179
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $199
- Fairytale castle & delicious wine tasting and lunch: $202
- Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb: $208
- Castles & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $235
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$7.23
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Beer$4.03
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Cocktail$3.22
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 comparing the travel costs between Zagreb and Lima, we can see that Zagreb is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Zagreb is in Europe and Lima is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagreb Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Zagreb. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb 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 Zagreb or Lima?
Zagreb 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 Zagreb or Lima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Lima. The summer months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Zagreb is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 22°C (72°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Zagreb, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zagreb usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Zagreb gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Lima. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 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 JulyZagreb 22°C (72°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Lima. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Zagreb is cooler than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 13°C (55°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Zagreb often gets more sunshine than Lima. Zagreb gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Zagreb gets 70 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 OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Zagreb for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Zagreb. In the winter, Zagreb is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zagreb in January average around 1°C (35°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Zagreb gets 54 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Lima. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 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 JanuaryZagreb 1°C (35°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Zagreb during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Zagreb in the spring for the activities around the city. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
In April, Zagreb is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 13°C (55°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Lima. Zagreb gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Zagreb gets 65 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 AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Zagreb
| Zagreb | Lima | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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