Should you visit Cinque Terre or Milan?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cinque Terre or Milan, 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.
Cinque Terre
Located on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, Cinque Terra consists of five seaside villages exuding a charm that dates back to medieval times. Fishing boats bob in the harbors, bringing fresh seafood to the tables of the region, while age old vineyards make for fragrant signature wines. Cinque Terre is considered to be a National Park, with its five villages earning a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List for their beauty and timelessness.
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
Which city is cheaper, Milan or Cinque Terre?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cinque Terre is €110, while the average daily cost in Milan is €133. 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 Cinque Terre and Milan in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Cinque Terre can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €56, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €112.
Travelers usually pay around €152 for a double occupancy room in Milan If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
The price of a meal in Cinque Terre can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €33 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €13 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
On average, meal and food prices in Milan cost around €31 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €12.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cinque Terre €33
Milan €31
Typical Food prices in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Whole Pizza
€9.50
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Panini
€3.75
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
€52
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Fresh Focaccia
€2.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour:
$93
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Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, Dinner:
$215
Typical Food prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Florence: Private Family Food Tour:
$46
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Dinner and Show at Maison Milano:
$66
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Home Dinner Experience:
$70
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Traditional Pasta, Pizza or Risotto Cooking Class:
$70
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Homemade Tiramisu Cooking Class in Milan:
$72
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Half-Day Food Tour on Foot:
$78
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Afternoon Food Tour with Evening Food Tour in Milan:
$78
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3-Hour Traditional Home Cooking Class:
$84
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Pasta, Pizza & Dessert Evening Cooking Class:
$89
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Dining experience at a local's home in Milan with show cooking:
$106
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Half-Day Italian Cooking Class in Milano:
$106
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Food Tour of Brera:
$110
Local Transportation
Cinque Terre'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 €12 per person, per day on transportation in Cinque Terre.
Milan'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 €28 per person, per day on transportation in Milan.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cinque Terre
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Cinque Terre:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cinque Terre
Also for Cinque Terre, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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From Florence: Round Trip Transfer to Cinque Terre:
$64
Typical Local Transportation prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Ultra - Milan private transfer from train station to Milan city centre:
$9.41
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Ultra - Milan Private Airport Transfer from city centre to Milan train station:
$9.41
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Ultra - Milan Private Airport Transfer from city Milan centre to Malpensa (MXP):
$9.41
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Transfer to all northern airports italy tour lakes:
$265
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Transfer Milano to Florence:
$342
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Transfer Milano To Rome:
$498
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Taxi Transfer Malpensa Airport or Milan City ⇔ Zermatt both ways:
$1,151
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Round Trip Malpensa Airport (MXP) Transfer to Milan City Center:
$135
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Round Trip Linate Airport (LIN) Transfer to Milan City Center:
$79
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Private transfer: Milan Hotel to Siena Hotel:
$489
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Private transfer: Milan Hotel to Florence Hotel:
$416
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Private transfer from Milan to Turin with Hotel pick-up and drop off:
$265
Is it cheaper to fly into Cinque Terre or Milan?
Prices for flights to both Milan and Cinque Terre 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Cinque Terre can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €10 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Milan can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €25 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Typical Entertainment prices in Cinque Terre
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Cinque Terre's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Double Kayak Rental (One Hour)
€10
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Bagni Eden Beach Club Umbrella
€16
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Cinque Terre Card (One Day)
€5.00
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Cinque Terre Card (Three Days)
€12
Tours and Activities in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Market Tour & Meal with a Local Cook:
$158
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Small Group Guided Tour from Florence:
$146
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From Florence: Cinque Terre Small Group Tour with Lunch:
$271
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From Florence: Cinque Terre, Vernazza, Lucca Guided Tour:
$624
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From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Full-Day Boat Tour:
$169
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From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Tour with Limoncino Tasting:
$56
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From Pisa: Cinque Terre Small Group Tour:
$169
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Private Tour of the Shelleys in Lerici nearby Cinque Terre:
$278
Typical Entertainment prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop
€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
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1.5-Hour Milan Fashion Walking Tour:
$44
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1.5-Hour Milan Segway Tour:
$68
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2-Hour Milan by Night Walking Tour:
$101
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2-Hour Milan by night walking tour:
$75
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2-Hours Milan Segway Tour with Brera and skyline:
$87
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2-Night Garda Lake and Verona Tour from Milan or Venice:
$866
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3 Hours Milan Walking Tour: Leonardo Da Vinci and Renaissance:
$149
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3-Hour Milan Private Segway Tour:
$95
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3-Hour Milan Segway PT Authorized Private Tour:
$185
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3-Hour Private Fashion & Shopping Walking Tour:
$167
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4-Day Northern Italy Lakes Tour from Milan:
$1,131
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5-Night Milan Verona and Venice Tour:
$1,646
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Cinque Terre spend on average €5.37 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Milan, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €19.
Typical Alcohol prices in Cinque Terre
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Cinque Terre:
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Glass of Local Wine
€2.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Cinque Terre
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cinque Terre:
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Guided Tour with Wine Tasting from Florence:
$681
Typical Alcohol prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar
€8.40
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Beer
€3.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
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Wine Tasting Experience:
$32
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Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre:
$40
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Milan Wine Tasting Experience:
$45
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Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Experience in Milan:
$52
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Brera Wine Tasting Tour:
$54
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From Franciacorta Wine Tasting and Shopping Tour:
$55
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Last Supper & Wine Tasting Tour:
$71
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Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier:
$83
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Wine Tastings with Chef Luigi Gandola:
$93
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From Sparkling Wine Tasting Tour:
$100
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Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan:
$127
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From Half-Day Franciacorta Wine Tour & Tasting:
$137
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cinque Terre and Milan, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is Cinque Terre much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cinque Terre would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cinque Terre and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan than you might in Cinque Terre.
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