How Much Does Italy Cost
10-day budget for Rome, Florence and Venice
💰 Budget Traveler
| Item | Per Day | 10 Days |
|---|
| Hostel | €25-40 | €250-400 |
| Food | €20-30 | €200-300 |
| Transport | €8-12 | €80-120 |
| Attractions | €12-18 | €120-180 |
| TOTAL | €65-100 | €650-1,000 |
USD (€1=$1.10): $715-1,100 | Per day: $72-110
💎 Mid-Range
| Item | Per Day | 10 Days |
|---|
| 3-star Hotel | €80-120 | €800-1,200 |
| Food | €40-60 | €400-600 |
| Transport | €15-25 | €150-250 |
| Attractions | €20-35 | €200-350 |
| TOTAL | €155-240 | €1,550-2,400 |
USD: $1,705-2,640 | Per day: $171-264
💡 Money-Saving Tips
- Pizza slice: €3-5 (perfect cheap lunch!)
- Aperitivo time (5pm-8pm): €8-12 drink + FREE buffet
- Supermarket wine: €5-10 excellent quality bottles
- Free attractions: Pantheon exterior, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps
- Gelato: €2.50-4 (have DAILY - it's Italy!)
- Cover charge (coperto): €1.50-3 is normal - not a scam
📍 Regional Costs
- Rome: Expensive - €70-120/day budget
- Florence: Moderate-expensive - €65-110/day
- Venice: VERY expensive - €90-150/day (most expensive in Italy!)
- Tuscany countryside: Moderate - €60-90/day + car rental €40-60
- Southern Italy: Budget-friendly - €50-80/day