Should you visit Amsterdam or Rome?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Rome, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital, and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. There are over one million residents in the metro area. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that criss cross across the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The architecture, bridges, and cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
Rome
Rome is the capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.
Which city is cheaper, Rome or Amsterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €138, while the average daily cost in Rome is €131. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Amsterdam and Rome in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Amsterdam is about €160 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Rome is €134. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Amsterdam is €16 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €17 per day to get around in Rome.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
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Amsterdam Airport Arrival Transfer in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Viano or S-Class:
$84
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Amsterdam Airport Departure Transfer:
$58
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Amsterdam Airport Departure Transfer (Amsterdam Hotels to Amsterdam Airport):
$83
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Amsterdam Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$52
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Amsterdam Airport Transfer (Airport to Hotel or address in Amsterdam) ROUND-TRIP:
$167
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Amsterdam Airport Transfers : Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport AMS in Luxury Car:
$96
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Amsterdam Airport Transfers : Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport AMS in Luxury Van:
$85
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Amsterdam City Center - Schiphol Airport Transfer:
$143
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Amsterdam City Center - Schiphol Airport Transfer (MiniVan):
$160
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Amsterdam City Departure Private Transfer to Amsterdam Port in Luxury Car:
$79
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Amsterdam City Departure Private Transfer to Amsterdam Port in Luxury Van:
$60
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Amsterdam City Departure Private Transfer to Amsterdam Train Station in Business Car:
$52
Typical Local Transportation prices in Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
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59/5000 Transfer from Rome to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii:
$622
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A Secret Way to the Sistine Chapel Private Tour-transfers included:
$475
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Accessible Transportation in Rome Civitavecchia or Airport transfer:
$162
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Airport Transfert Roma:
$93
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Airport transfer:
$100
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Airport transfer from hotel in Rome:
$20
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All Rome in One Day Special Private Tour - Skip the Line, Guide, Lunch, Transfer:
$588
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Ancient Ostia Ruins, private transfer:
$637
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Ancient Ostia Ruins, private transfer:
$597
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Assisi & Orvieto, one day, private transfer:
$1,244
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Best Transfer Service Civitavecchia port - Rome (Town, FCO/CPO airport) and V.V.:
$100
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Best of Rome in One Day: Colosseum, Vatican, Squares with Transfers and Lunch:
$311
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Rome?
Prices for flights to both Rome and Amsterdam change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
In Amsterdam travelers spend around €35 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
In Rome travelers spend around €37 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Amsterdam €35
Rome €37
Typical Food prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
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Live online cooking class from Classic European 2-course meal:
$23
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Amsterdam Evening Pizza Cruise:
$40
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Three course lunch/dinner voucher:
$42
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Walking Food Tour:
$43
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3 Course Dinner in the Dark:
$48
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Withlocals the 10 Tastings: Amsterdam's Favourite Private Food Tour with a Local:
$50
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Private Pizza Canal Cruise Amsterdam:
$62
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Dinner with an Amsterdam artist on the river:
$62
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Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café:
$63
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Amsterdam Small Group Food Tour:
$69
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Food Tour in the Albert Cuyp Market Amsterdam:
$73
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Delicious Dutch Dinner in an Amsterdam Canalhouse:
$75
Typical Food prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)
€14
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
€2.99
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Cafe e doce
€4.00
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Pizza (Fast Food)
€2.65
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)
€32
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Cheese and bread
€10
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Espresso
€2.00
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Dinner
€58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
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Tours from Home: Pizza Cooking Class with Italian Chefs:
$15
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Interactive Cooking Experiences with Renowned Chefs All Over the World (in EST):
$22
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Live from Tagliatelle & Chicken Fricassee Online Cooking Class:
$23
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Virtual Cooking Class: Carbonara, Amatriciana, Pesto & "pasta al dente":
$40
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Street Food Tour with Local Guide:
$48
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Private Italian dinner in Rome with a selection of local wines:
$51
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour Artisian Rome:
$55
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Make Your Own Pizza Cooking Class & Dinner:
$56
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1h Pizza Crash Course with a Chef in Rome:
$61
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1-Hour Rome Pizza Cooking Class with Dinner:
$61
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Ravioli and Meatballs Cooking Class:
$61
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Pasta & Tiramisu Workshop with Dinner:
$61
Entertainment
Amsterdam's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €30 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €29 per person, per day in Rome. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Typical Entertainment prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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A tasty stroll through Pijp: An audio tour of some of Amsterdam great food spots:
$5.00
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An Amsterdam introduction: Explore the origins of Amsterdam on an audio tour:
$5.00
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Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.41
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Amsterdam West Specialty Coffee Spots Cycling Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.41
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Vondelpark and Old West Neighbourhood Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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Amsterdam Private Tour: Red Light District Exploration Game:
$5.65
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Self-Guided Tour with Over 100 Sights:
$5.67
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The Red Light District self-guided Virtual Experience: The Highlights:
$7.45
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Absolutely Tip-Based Walking Tour With Super Local Guide (2,5 Hours):
$8.09
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Red Light District 1-hour Smartphone Audio Tour:
$9.06
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Amsterdam Red Light District: A Walking Audio Tour on your Phone (1hour):
$9.94
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Silent Disco Club Experience:
$9.95
Typical Entertainment prices in Rome
Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)
€69
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)
€33
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Roma Pass
€30
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)
€20
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Segway Tour
€75
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Ticket for Pantheon with Audioguide + City APP:
$6.22
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A day as a citizen of ancient Rome - live virtual experience:
$6.22
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35-Minute Pantheon Audio Guide Tour:
$9.64
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Tours from Home: Essential Rome, The Iconic Piazzas:
$10
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Tours from Home: Colosseum & Gladiators:
$10
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Ticket to Piazza Navona Undergrounds Stadium of Domitian:
$11
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Ancient Rome Virtual Guided Tour (Times in EST):
$11
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Self-guided Virtual Tour of Colosseum: The Highlights:
$11
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Catacombs of Saint Sebastian Guided Tour:
$11
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Catacombs of Priscilla Guided Tour:
$11
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Mamertime Prison Entrance Ticket with Multimedia Guide:
$11
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Experience the Past Present Future of Video Games at Vigamus - The Video Game Museum of Rome:
$12
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Amsterdam may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €19 per day on alcoholic beverages.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Rome may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €15 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Distillery Tour & Tasting:
$22
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Amsterdam Bar Crawl:
$27
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Amsterdam Shared Bar Crawl:
$31
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Private Amsterdam Red Light District and pub tour:
$61
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Guided Craft Beer Brewery Bus Tour with Tastings:
$67
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4 hour Amsterdam Brewery Tour:
$81
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High Class Culinary Lunch in Amsterdam - Self-Guided Food & Wine Tour:
$102
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Drew's 3-Hour Amsterdam Brewery and Bar Tour to Top Rated Bars:
$106
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Discover 3 gastronomic restaurants in Amsterdam - self-guided food & wine tour:
$129
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Experience 4 Culinary Restaurants in Amsterdam Self-Guided Food & Wine Tour:
$152
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Amsterdam Bachelor Party Bar Crawl:
$488
Typical Alcohol prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:
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Bottle of Wine
€6.50
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Pint of Beer
€6.34
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Beer
€10
Sample the Local Flavors in Rome
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:
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From Food & Wine Tasting in a Medieval Cellar:
$51
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E-Bike Night Tour with Food and Wine Tasting:
$67
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Private Rome Food & Wine Tour with Aperitif on Private Roof Top Terrance:
$100
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Wine Tour Experience from Rome factory Giglio:
$123
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Lunch, Diner and wine tasting in a shaby chic italian restaurant in Rome:
$135
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From Frascati 3-Hour Private Wine Tasting Tour:
$147
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Wine Tasting in Frascati from Rome:
$160
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Frascati 3-Hour Wine Tasting PrivateTour:
$183
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Rome Countryside Vineyards and Wine Tasting - Private Tour:
$185
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Rome Countryside Vineyards and Wine Tasting - Private Tour:
$187
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Private 3.5-Hour Castelli Romani Wine Tasting Tour from Rome:
$191
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Rome By Night & Wine Tasting:
$195
When comparing the travel costs between Amsterdam and Rome, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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