Italy costs €70-300+ per person per day. Budget (€60-90): hostels, pizza al taglio, walking. Mid-range (€120-200): 3-star hotels, trattoria dinners, trains. Luxury (€300-600+): 5-star, fine dining, private drivers. Where matters: Venice/Amalfi/Como cost 50% more than Puglia/Sicily/Abruzzo. When matters: August is 30-50% more than October. Budget guide → · Train guide →
Plan my Italy budget →BUDGET €60-90: Hostel €25-40 + pizza lunch €5 + trattoria dinner €15-20 + breakfast €3 + metro €3 + 1 museum €10-15. MID-RANGE €120-200: Hotel €60-100 + café breakfast €5 + lunch €15-20 + dinner €30-45 + transport €10-20 + museums €15-30. LUXURY €300-600+: 4-5★ hotel €150-400 + fine dining €80-150 + private transport €50-100 + VIP experiences €30-50.
Espresso: €1-1.50 standing, €3-5 sitting tourist area. Pizza margherita: €5-8. Pizza al taglio: €2-4/slice. Gelato: €2.50-4. Trattoria dinner: €25-45. House wine (bottle, restaurant): €10-18. Water (restaurant): €2-3. Water (public fountain): Free. Coperto: €1-3/person. Train Rome→Florence: €20-50. Train Rome→Naples: €20-45. Metro ride: €1.50-2. Colosseum: €18. Uffizi: €20. Vatican Museums: €17. Under 18 EU: FREE at all state museums.
1 Week Budget: Flights €400 + accommodation €210 + food €140 + transport €80 + museums €60 = ~€890. 1 Week Mid-Range: €500 + €560 + €280 + €120 + €80 = ~€1,540. 2 Weeks Mid-Range: €500 + €1,120 + €560 + €200 + €150 = ~€2,530. Money-saving tips: Eat lunch at bars (€5-8), drink from public fountains, visit museums first Sunday (free), book trains 2+ weeks ahead, stay in southern Italy (30-40% cheaper).