How to get cheap food in Italy?

But the allure is in the convenience of having everything in one place. Of course, Italy has plenty of discount supermarkets. Some of the cheapest supermarkets in Italy are Lidl and Eurospin. And, generally, larger chains such as Coop, Conad, and Esselunga are considered pretty good in terms of price vs quality.



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For two people I would budget about $2,000 for two weeks. But have more available in case you need it. FIRST: you shouldn't take a gawdang penny with you. Take an ATM card and withdraw as needed.

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Resist the urge to buy foreign currency before your trip. Some tourists feel like they just have to have euros or British pounds in their pockets when they step off the airplane, but they pay the price in bad stateside exchange rates. Wait until you arrive to withdraw money.

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It's always wise to carry a small amount of cash for smaller cafes and restaurants, some public transport options, and taxis who may not accept credit card payments. We once visited the same restaurant 5 years in a row, only to discover each time that their card machine was out of order!

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Cheapest Grocery Stores in Italy Some of the cheaper supermarkets in Italy to look for are Lidl, Aldi, and Eurospin, Lidl being more frequently scattered throughout the country. Coop supermarkets in Italy are also fairly frequently placed, and the Coop will offer more variety of items than both Lidl and Aldi.

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Depends on the restaurant. But in a casual restaurant 3 to 4 euros for a glass of wine is about right, 6 euros for a beer. We went to a few osterias and trattorias in Rome where the price of a liter of the house wine (vino casa) was under 10 euro.

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With careful planning and budgeting, you can find great accommodation options, transportation deals, delicious food and drinks for less money than expected. Affordable activities are plentiful in Italy, making it easy to explore the country without breaking the bank.

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As we said above, eating out in Italy is actually extremely cheap. At a restaurant in Italy, you can eat out for only 2.5 Euros (roughly 3 USD) per person for most meals. Grabbing a coffee and pastry for breakfast, and having all the pizza and house wine you can manage is surprisingly cheap!

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This is so entirely dependent on your own travel preferences that it's tough to estimate but we recommend putting aside roughly €700 to €1700 for spending money for one week in Europe.

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Rome is a walkable city and most of its top attractions are close together in car free zones. One of the best ways to explore Rome is on an orientation city tour, as part of a guided holiday, with an expert local guide.

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