How can I save money eating in Italy?

Eat your way to savings
  1. Tips to save money on dining in Italy and eat better for it. ...
  2. Look before you tip. ...
  3. Be a pig at breakfast. ...
  4. Be your own chef. ...
  5. Splash out at lunch. ...
  6. Become a street food gourmet. ...
  7. Fast food, Italy-style. ...
  8. Eat for free.




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Remember, if you're not in the touristy areas, the average costs of meals in Italy are less than 10 USD per person (including a drink).. and even cheaper if you decide to share that massive pizza if on a budget!

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While meal prices in Italy can vary, the average cost of food in Italy is €45 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Italy should cost around €18 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

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Average price of breakfast in Rome Italians tend to shoot their espressos and eat their cornetti right at the bar. Coffee usually costs €1, a cappuccino around €1.20 and pastries are usually €1–2. So plan out an average of €3 for breakfast.

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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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Bring $100-200 USD cash, but keep it stashed away and don't change into Euro. It's only to be used as a fallback if every ATM in the country is out of order at the same time. Use ATMs to withdraw Euro from cash machine in the airport upon arrival, and replenish your Euro supply at an ATM when you run low.

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It's common to split food with people at your table, but usually this applies to antipasti or second courses, rather than splitting a pasta dish. All this said, the world's your oyster when it comes to eating out in Italy, so get what you want and leave the rest.

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In Italy, it is customary to serve leftovers the next day rather than throwing them away. You can ask your Italian host if you can box them up and take them home with you. In Italy, it is customary to pack your leftovers for the next day in a container or bag.

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If you're feeling sticker shock at the store, here's how to save money on groceries.
  • Check what you already have and make a list. ...
  • Limit your shopping trips. ...
  • Stick to your list. ...
  • Pay attention to prices. ...
  • Buy the Sunday paper (for coupons) ...
  • Avoid online grocery shopping. ...
  • Calculate your burn rate. ...
  • Follow your favorite brands.


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Milan, Italy - $1.33 Coffee in Italy has become a culture of its own. Although Italy is world famous for its wide variety of coffee, the average cup of coffee will only cost you about $1.33. In Italy, coffee is enjoyed throughout the entire day: morning, evening, and even after dinner.

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Italy: average price of fresh meat H1 2018, by type According to data, consumers paid on average 7.98 euros for a kilogram of chicken breast. The cheapest type of meat was the pork chop, costing 6.37 euros per kilogram.

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