Which place is cheaper, Lima or Coimbra?
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 Coimbra or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Coimbra 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: Coimbra or Lima?
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Coimbra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCoimbra €138Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Coimbra is €138, 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 Coimbra and Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCoimbra €44Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCoimbra €88Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Coimbra and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Coimbra 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: Coimbra Hotel Prices and Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Coimbra €11Lima €5.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer in Coimbra City : $95
- Transfers Aveiro or Coimbra to Lisbon Airport: $159
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $161
- Private Transfer Coimbra to Take Christ's Convent : $274
- Private Transfer Coimbra to Aveiro Costa Nova : $298
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 HTL-APT (LIM): $34
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Transfer in Private Van from the Airport to Hotels in Lima: $48
- Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel or Hotel-Airport!!: $15
- Transfer from the Airport to Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco: $18
- Transfer from Lima Airport to your hotel and vice versa: $175
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer To Lima Airport: $20
- Tour Night Magic Water Park and Ravine with Transfer : $49
- Roundtrip Private Transfer Lima Airport (LIM): $26
- Round Trip Transfer from and to the Airport in Miraflores/Barranco/Sani : $33
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores Kennedy Park: $5.95
Is it cheaper to fly into Coimbra or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima and Coimbra 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 dayCoimbra €83Lima €27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tomar Cooking Class & Garden-to-Table Meal with Lake Views: $142
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.
- 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.Coimbra €18Lima €7.79
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.48
- Tomar Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.48
- Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour: $5.96
- Coimbra Downtown Walking Tour with uptown insights : $5.96
- Coimbra Downhill Tour Highlights History and Student Traditions: $5.96
- Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.34
- Tomar’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Tour of Fado Traditions in Coimbra: $9.99
- Coimbra City Tour : $24
- Cycle to Ancient Dolmens in Azenha. History, Theory & Folklore Guided Tour: $36
- Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local: $42
- Tomar and the Templars Convent of Christ Tour: A Historical Tale: $48
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:
- 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 dayCoimbra €12Lima €5.07
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Port Wine Tasting in Coimbra: $72
- Self-drive Wine Tour in Bairrada Region: $251
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
- 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 Coimbra and Lima, we can see that Coimbra is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Coimbra 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 Coimbra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Coimbra 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 Coimbra Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Coimbra or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Coimbra 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 Coimbra or Lima?
Coimbra 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 Coimbra or Lima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Coimbra as well as Lima. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In the summer, Coimbra is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Coimbra in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Lima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Coimbra this time of the year. In the summer, Coimbra often gets more sunshine than Lima. Coimbra gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun.
Coimbra usually gets more rain in July than Lima. Coimbra gets 14 mm (0.6 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 JulyCoimbra 23°C (73°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Coimbra or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Coimbra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Coimbra is generally around the same temperature as Lima. Daily temperatures in Coimbra average around 18°C (65°F), and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Coimbra usually receives more sunshine than Lima during autumn. Coimbra gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Coimbra. In October, Coimbra usually receives more rain than Lima. Coimbra gets 101 mm (4 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 OctoberCoimbra 18°C (65°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Coimbra or Lima in the Winter?
Both Lima and Coimbra during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Coimbra is much colder than Lima in the winter. The daily temperature in Coimbra averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Lima fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In the winter, Coimbra often gets less sunshine than Lima. Coimbra gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. Coimbra usually gets more rain in January than Lima. Coimbra gets 139 mm (5.5 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 JanuaryCoimbra 11°C (51°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Coimbra or Lima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Coimbra and Lima. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Coimbra is cooler than Lima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Coimbra in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Lima averages at about 22°C (72°F).
In Coimbra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Coimbra usually receives more sunshine than Lima during spring. Coimbra gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Coimbra usually receives more rain than Lima. Coimbra gets 92 mm (3.6 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 AprilCoimbra 15°C (59°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Coimbra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 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.