A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Athens vs. Rome for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Athens Prices
  Rome Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Athens €103
  Rome €131

The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €103, 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 Athens and Rome in more detail.

Accommodation

For a normal double-occupancy room in Athens, €102 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Athens, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is €51, such as in a hostel.

The average price for accommodation for two people in Rome is €134. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Athens €51
  Rome €67
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Athens €102
  Rome €134

Food

In Athens travelers spend around €30 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.

• Food Meals for one day
  Athens €30
  Rome €37

Typical Food prices in Athens

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:

• Ice cream
  €3.00
• Souvlaki
  €2.20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens

For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Online 1hr Cooking Class: Santorini Tomato Fritters: $6.22
• Greek Meatballs Private Online Cooking Class: $27
• Withlocals the 10 Tastings: Athens Private Food Tour with a Local: $42
• Online Cooking Class: Greek mini cheese pies: $45
• Street Culture & Food Tour: $56
• Afternoon Food Tour: $56
• Athens walking and tasting food tour.: $60
• 4-Hour Cooking Class with Market Visit: $69
• Homemade Gyros cooking class and dinner in Athens for private groups: $75
• The Classic Food Tour: $76
• Taste of Half-Day Small Group Food Tour: $77
• Greek Phyllo and Pie Cooking Class in Athens: $77

Typical Food prices in Rome

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:

• Casual Lunch (for Two)
  €14
• 4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
  €2.99
• Cafe e doce
  €4.00
• Pizza (Fast Food)
  €2.65
• Sitdown Lunch (for Two)
  €32
• Cheese and bread
  €10
• Espresso
  €2.00
• Dinner
  €58

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.

• Tours from Home: Pizza Cooking Class with Italian Chefs: $15
• Interactive Cooking Experiences with Renowned Chefs All Over the World (in EST): $22
• Live from Tagliatelle & Chicken Fricassee Online Cooking Class: $23
• Gelato Cooking Class: $33
• Virtual Cooking Class: Carbonara, Amatriciana, Pesto & "pasta al dente": $40
• 5-Course Lunch or Dinner with Roman Jewish Dishes: $44
• Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $44
• Rome by Night: Bike Tour with Pizza: $45
• 1.5-Hour Campo de' Fiori to Jewish Quarter Food Tour: $48
• 2.5-Hour Self-Guided Food Tour in Trastevere: $48
• Private Italian dinner in Rome with a selection of local wines: $51
• Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour Artisian Rome: $55

Local Transportation

Athens's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €22 per person, per day on transportation in Athens.

While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €17 per day to get around in Rome.

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Athens €22
  Rome €17

Typical Local Transportation prices in Athens

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:

• Airport Bus for Two
  €6.40
• Metro
  €1.50
• Metro
  €2.00
• Metro from Airport to City Center
  €8.00
• Taxi from Airport
  €35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens

Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• ATHENS AIRPORT to ATHENS or vice versa PRIVATE LUXURY TRANSFERS: $62
• Airport Transfer: $77
• Airport Transfer/ Athens Greece: $59
• Airport pick up taxi and minivans transfers ,tours and trips: $60
• Airport transfer: $156
• Ancient Olympia Taxi Transfer from Athens: $539
• Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van Athens Rafina Port to Athens City: $100
• Athens & Sounio Taxi Multiple Destination Transfer: $311
• Athens Airport Departure Private Transfer. Depart in Style!: $62
• Athens Airport Departure Transfer (Athens Hotels to Athens Airport): $66
• Athens Airport Departure Transfer: Athens Hotels to Athens Airport Shuttle Bus: $34
• Athens Airport Private Departure Transfer: $28

Typical Local Transportation prices in Rome

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:

• Metro Ride (for Two)
  €2.00
• Train to the Airport
  €15
• Taxi to Airport
  €45
• Bicycle Rental (Full Day)
  €10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:

• Private Transfer by Mercedes and private boat from Rome to Capri all included: $1,991
• Private Transfer by Mercedes and private boat from Rome to Capri: $1,991
• Private Transfer from Roma to Bologna (BLQ) Airport: $1,466
• Transfer From Rome To Amalfi Coast Via Pompei: $1,365
• Private Transfer from Roma to Rimini (RMI) Airport: $1,291
• Assisi & Orvieto, one day, private transfer: $1,244
• Direct Transfer from your Hotel in ROME to your Hotel in LUCCA: $1,138
• Private Transfer from Roma to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $1,132
• Private Transfer by luxury Mercedes and private boat from Rome to Capri: $1,120
• Private Transfer from Rome to Florence: stops in Orvieto, Siena & Monteriggioni: $1,058
• Private Transfer from Roma to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $1,043
• Private Transfer From Rome Apt To Positano: $1,023

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Entertainment

Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Athens can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €28 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.

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.

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Athens €28
  Rome €29

Tours and Activities in Athens

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.

• Athens virtual History, Philosophy and Democracy Tour: $6.22
• Skip the Line: Frissiras Museum Entrance Ticket: $7.46
• Skip the Line: War Museum of Athens Entrance Ticket: $7.46
• Skip the Line: Temple of Olympian Zeus Entrance Ticket: $8.09
• Skip the Line: Roman Agora of Athens Entrance Ticket: $8.71
• Athens Museum of Cycladic Art Admission Ticket: $8.71
• Skip the Line: Admission Ticket for Acropolis Museum: $9.33
• Temple of Olympian Zeus: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket): $9.94
• Skip the Line: Ancient Agora of Athens and Temple of Hephaestus Entrance Ticket: $11
• Benaki Museum of Islamic Art Entrance Ticket: $11
• Athens Museum of Illusions Ticket: $11
• Self-Guided City Experience: $12

Typical Entertainment prices in Rome

Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

• Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)
  €69
• Coliseum Tickets (for Two)
  €33
• Roma Pass
  €30
• Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)
  €20
• Segway Tour
  €75

Tours and Activities in Rome

Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• “Roman Holiday” Filming Locations: Private Full-Day Tour: $457
• 1 Day in 10 Iconic Sights, Luxury Car, Skip the line, Lunch, 100% Private: $785
• 1 hour Little Ancient Tour of Rome by Mini Vintage Cabriolet with Cappuccino: $156
• 10-Night Italy Tour: Rome, Florence, Venice and Sorrento: $1,661
• 2 Days Full Train Tour in Florence and Venice: $1,358
• 2 Hour Private Tour Rome by Night by Car with an English speaking driver: $299
• 2 in 1 Entire Colosseum Tour & Fast Track Vatican Ticket: $124
• 2 in 1 Rome and Vatican Full Day Tour: $123
• 2-Day Best of Rome and Vatican - Luxury Private Tour: $964
• 2-Day Rome Highlights and Tivoli Private Tour with Pick Up: $1,369
• 2-Day Venice trip from Rome - private tour: $908
• 2-Hour Evening Segway Tour of Rome: $60

Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Athens, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €18.

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.

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Athens €18
  Rome €15

Sample the Local Flavors in Athens

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:

• Athens Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tasting: $37
• Virtual Greek Wine Tasting: $87
• Athens Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $96
• Wine tasting tour: $131
• Wine Tasting and Athens Trikke Combo Tour: $133
• The Best Winery & Tasting Tour in Nemea.Enjoy a unique all day wine tasting tour: $140
• Private Wine Tasting Experience of Greek Awarded Wines in Athens: $148
• Premium Wine Tour in Peloponnese -Ancient Corinthos, Nemea - the Land of Myth: $148
• Athens Private Wine Tasting Tour - Dionysian Grapes: $149
• Ancient Corinth & Nemea Wine Tasting (up to 15 in a Luxurious Mercedes Minibus): $151
• Greek Private Wine Tasting: $166
• Mercedes Private Full-Day Tour, Nafplio, Corinth Canal and Wine Tasting: $168

Typical Alcohol prices in Rome

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:

• Bottle of Wine
  €6.50
• Pint of Beer
  €6.34
• Beer
  €10

Sample the Local Flavors in Rome

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:

• 3.5-Hour Castelli Romani Wine Tasting Tour: $50
• Roman Countryside Vineyards and Wine Tasting: $67
• 4-Hour Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $69
• Campo De' Fiori Market and Trevi Food & Wine Tour: $90
• 4-Hour Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $91
• Private Rome Food & Wine Tour with Aperitif on Private Roof Top Terrance: $100
• Colosseum Fast Track and Wine Tasting Day Tour: $119
• Wine Tour Experience from Rome factory Giglio: $123
• Small-Group Food and Wine Tour with Pickup: $131
• Lunch, Diner and wine tasting in a shaby chic italian restaurant in Rome: $135
• From Frascati 3-Hour Private Wine Tasting Tour: $147
• Wine Tasting in Frascati from Rome: $160