Which place is cheaper, Lima or Birmingham?
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 Birmingham or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Birmingham and Lima can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Birmingham or Lima?
Birmingham
Birmingham, England, is often known as Britain's second-largest city. It is located in the western Midlands of England. Birmingham is nearly in the center of England, so almost all rail and motorways cross here. The city gained popularity and status during the industrial revolution and is still one of the main cities for industrial production and power, ranging from electricity to metal. Because of its importance as an industrial hub, it is one of the most populated cities in England. In more recent years, Birmingham has done a lot to add to the overall cultural scene of the city with the addition of museums and art.
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 United Kingdom, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United Kingdom, 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 dayBirmingham £161Lima £70
The average daily cost (per person) in Birmingham is £161, while the average daily cost in Lima is £70. 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 Birmingham and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBirmingham £66Lima £39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBirmingham £132Lima £78
Compare Hotels in Birmingham and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Birmingham 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: Birmingham Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Birmingham £25Lima £4.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Birmingham
Also for Birmingham, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Birmingham: $5.79
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Leicester: $11
- Private Birmingham Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $64
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport BHX to Birmingham in Business Car: $70
- Departure Private Transfers from Birmingham to Airport BHX in Business Car: $70
- Birmingham to Birmingham Airport BHX - Departure Private Transfer: $73
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Birmingham - Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham Airport to City centre: $125
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham city centre to Birmingham Airport: $127
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride£4.25
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Taxi Ride£4.25
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Short Taxi Ride£3.19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $269
- Private Transfer From Lima To Huacachina With 2 Stops: $263
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port: $220
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $201
- Private Transfer from Pisco Cruise Port to Lima City Hotels: $201
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port : $201
- Transfer from Lima Airport to your hotel and vice versa: $175
- Full Day Small Group Tour in Caral with Transfer: $158
- 3-Day Trip to Lima Tour Package, hotels & transfers: $140
- Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers: $125
- Lima Airport Arrival Transfer for small groups: $79
- Private Transfer from Lima to Jorge Chávez (LIM) Airport: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Birmingham or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Birmingham 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 dayBirmingham £66Lima £24
Typical Food Prices in Birmingham
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Birmingham:
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Two Subs at Birmingham Bus Station£5.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Birmingham
For Birmingham, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self Guided Half Day Food Tour in Birmingham: $94
- Delicious Healthy Cooking Classes: $121
- Traditional Mediterranean Cooking Class (Includes 4-Course Meal): $149
- Spanish Tapas and Paella Cooking Class (Includes 5-Course Meal): $149
- Italian Cooking Class With Tiramisu in Birmingham: $149
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two£3.40
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Ice cream£2.76
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Coffee£2.34
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Donut£0.74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $40
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $40
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $40
- Andean Breads Cooking Class in Lima: $42
- Dinner with Folkloric Show at Casa Tambo Restaurant: $44
- Lima Street Food Tour | Markets & Local Life: $45
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $55
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Lima Food Tour - Prepare your Anticuchos and Pisco Sour : $58
- #1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class: $59
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Best Cooking Classes and Local Market Visit in Miraflores: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Birmingham £48Lima £6.79
Tours and Activities in Birmingham
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Birmingham.
- Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted Self-Guide Tour & Quest: $5.94
- Birmingham Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Photography Walking Tour in Birmingham: $6.80
- Birmingham Bricks and Canals Self Guided Tour with App: $7.51
- Birmingham Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury: $12
- Birmingham Private Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket: $13
- Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket : $13
- Birmingham Historical Tour: $16
- 2.5-Hours Walking Tour of Birmingham into Black Heritage Madiba: $19
- Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm): $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)£13
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Movie Tickets£1.81
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $30
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- Private Stopover Tour of Lima from the Airport: $150
- The best of Lima walking tour: $216
- Tour to Pillones Waterfalls and Imata Stone Forest: $40
- #1 Full Day Tour From Paracas and Huacachina Oasis: $59
- 1 Day Tour to Huacachina from Lima (Dunebuggy + Vineyards): $225
- 1 day tour in Ica Peru: $200
- 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 dayBirmingham £11Lima £4.41
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£5.72
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Beer£3.19
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Cocktail£2.55
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
- Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima: $20
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $30
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima : $138
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Birmingham and Lima, we can see that Birmingham is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Birmingham 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 Birmingham would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Birmingham 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 Birmingham Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Birmingham or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Birmingham. When comparing the sizes of Birmingham 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 Birmingham or Lima?
Birmingham 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 Birmingham or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Birmingham during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Birmingham in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Birmingham is around the same temperature as Lima in the summer. The daily temperature in Birmingham averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In the summer, Birmingham often gets more sunshine than Lima. Birmingham gets 196 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Birmingham usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Birmingham gets 44 mm (1.7 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 JulyBirmingham 17°C (63°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Lima in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Birmingham and Lima. Most visitors come to Birmingham for the shopping scene and the music scene during these months. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Birmingham is much colder than Lima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Birmingham in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Lima averages at about 19°C (66°F).
Birmingham usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Birmingham gets 103 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Birmingham usually receives more rain than Lima. Birmingham gets 54 mm (2.1 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 OctoberBirmingham 11°C (52°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Lima in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Birmingham as well as Lima. The winter months attract visitors to Birmingham because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
The weather in Birmingham can be very cold. In January, Birmingham is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Birmingham average around 3°C (38°F), and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Birmingham often gets less sunshine than Lima. Birmingham gets 58 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
Birmingham usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Birmingham gets 64 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryBirmingham 3°C (38°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Lima in the Spring?
Both Lima and Birmingham are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Birmingham is much colder than Lima in the spring. The daily temperature in Birmingham averages around 9°C (48°F) in April, and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Birmingham usually receives less sunshine than Lima during spring. Birmingham gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Birmingham usually receives more rain than Lima. Birmingham gets 44 mm (1.7 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 AprilBirmingham 9°C (48°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Birmingham
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (40°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 69 mm (2.7 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.