Should you visit Rome or Amalfi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rome and Amalfi can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
Amalfi
The town of Amalfi is at the heart of the Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy known for dramatic coastline, ritzy hotels, delicious food, and warm weather. Amalfi was the capital of a small republic in the middle ages known as the Duchy of Amalfi, when it dominated the seas by trade and power. Later, in the early 20th century, the town and the region became known as a place where wealthy travelers would spend their vacations.
Which city is cheaper, Amalfi or Rome?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €131, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is €161. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Rome and Amalfi in more detail.
Local Transportation
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
Typical Local Transportation prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:
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Bus
€4.00
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Train to Naples
€14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:
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Amalfi - Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) / Private Departure Car Transfer:
$330
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Amalfi - Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) / Private Departure Van Transfer:
$187
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Amalfi - Napoli Airport (NAP) / Private Departure Car Transfer:
$112
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Amalfi - Napoli Airport (NAP) / Private Departure Van Transfer:
$61
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Amalfi – Rome / Private Car Transfer:
$330
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Amalfi – Rome / Private Van Transfer:
$187
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Naples International Airport Private Transfer:
$134
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Rome or viceversa:
$610
Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Amalfi?
Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Rome 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
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Food
Meals for one day
Rome €37
Amalfi €50
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
Typical Food prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:
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Dinner
€35
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Snacks
€4.00
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Bread
€1.00
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Dinner
€41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amalfi.
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Lunch or dinner with an Italian family with cooking demo and wines - Amalfi:
$106
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Amalfi Coast and Food Tour: from Farm to Table:
$167
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Private cooking class at a local's home with lunch or dinner in Amalfi:
$180
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Amalfi Coast Cooking Class in Organic Farm:
$193
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Market visit and cooking class with lunch or dinner at a local's home in Amalfi:
$235
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Cooking Class Plus Wine Tasting Experience:
$597
Entertainment
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
Tours and Activities in Amalfi
Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Sorrento: Sant'Antonino Church & Marina Grande Walking Tour:
$40
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Running tour:
$40
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Amalfi lemon tour:
$44
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Amalfi Lemon Tour Experience:
$59
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Pompeii and Villa Dei Misteri Ruin Tour from Amalfi Coast Towns:
$66
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Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour along Arches, Beaches and Sea Caves:
$73
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Sorrento: Full-Day Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Boat Tour:
$74
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From Naples: Group Day Tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello:
$85
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From Naples: Group Tour to Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi:
$85
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Small Group Tour to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello:
$86
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From Sorrento: Amalfi Coast Small Group Tour by Minivan:
$91
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Naples: Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello Tour on a Luxury Bus:
$95
Alcohol
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
Typical Alcohol prices in Amalfi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi
Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Private Irpinia Wine Tour from Naples & Amalfi Coast:
$256
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Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour:
$287
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Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour from Amalfi Coast:
$287
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Pompei Archeological site and Wine tasting Experience:
$303
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Wine Tour Experience for Family or friend's group:
$311
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rome and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Rome much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Rome would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rome 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 Amalfi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amalfi than you might in Rome.
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