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Why is Rome so expensive?

Rome is one of the most expensive tourism cities in southern Europe, owing partly to its high number of tourist attractions.



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A mid range budget - basic room, cheap dining, a few activities, public transport only… around $170/day/pp for two you'll save a bit on lodging so that could be more like $140/day. after that it goes up … fancier restaurants, private tours, taxis, nicer hotels, etc.

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Average price of dinner in Rome Ordering a round pizza costs around €8–13, and a chilled beer or a glass of wine to go with it is around €4–6. As we mentioned before, trattorias and osterias are great options for sit-down budget-friendly options in Rome.

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What it Costs to Eat in Rome. Average cost of coffee in Rome: A regular espresso should be about €1, while a cappuccino should be €1.30 or less. These prices assume that you are having your coffee at the bar. If you sit at a table, the cost is more likely to be €3-4 per drink.

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Pub/Birreria A pint of beer is around €4-€5, glasses of wine €1.50-€3, cocktails €6-€7; prices are usually lower in the early evening, when there's some kind of happy hour or drink special. There is also a sub-category of pubs termed disco-pubs, which typically offer lower lights, higher prices, and a DJ.

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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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Walking is the best way to see some of Rome's key sites Much of the ancient center of Rome, which includes sites like the the Colosseum, the Forum and the Pantheon, is easily within walking distance, and on a nice day, you could cover all of these and much more.

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Rome is generally cheaper than Paris, but if you're looking for something specific than it all depends on what it is.

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Most sandwiches cost around 6 euros, making it a great and affordable place to eat in the historical center of Rome, for a quick lunch. A popular choice is the Try the one with truffles and ricotta. There is also a range of beer and wine to choose from. Tip – take your sandwich and enjoy it in Piazza Mignanelli.

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Prices are slightly above average (Guinness at €7 a pint). Trinity College, Via del Collegio Romano 6, Rome.

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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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