Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Rome?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Rome or Roatan?
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 Roatan 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.
Where Should I go: Rome or Roatan?
Rome
Rome is the kind of city that refuses to stay in the past, even though history is everywhere you look. Ancient ruins rise beside buzzing cafes, scooters zip past Renaissance palaces, and quiet cobblestone lanes suddenly open onto grand piazzas filled with fountains, churches, and street performers. It is a city of layers: the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica, neighborhood trattorias, stylish boutiques, and late-night gelato walks all woven together into one unforgettable experience. Whether you come for the art, the food, the history, or the simple pleasure of wandering without a plan, Rome has a way of making every day feel like a discovery.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRome €207Roatan €36
The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €207, while the average daily cost in Roatan is €36. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Rome and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRome €90Roatan €9.01
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRome €180Roatan €18
Compare Hotels in Rome and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Rome or Roatan? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Rome Hotel Prices and Roatan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rome €21Roatan €15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
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Metro Ride (for Two)€2.00
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Train to the Airport€15
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Taxi to Airport€45
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Bicycle Rental (Full Day)€10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
- Bus Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Vatican City: $7.00
- Transfer Ciampino Airport - Rome City Center Shuttle Bus: $7.00
- Transfer Rome center - Fiumicino airport: $8.16
- Transfer Ciampino Airport - Rome center: $9.33
- Transfer Fiumicino Airport from/to Vaticano shuttle bus: $9.33
- Bus Transfer from Rome to Milan or Vice Versa: $9.42
- Transfer from Rome to Castel Romano Designer Outlet: $23
- Rome from Civitavecchia Transfer with Optional Open Bus: $30
- Transfer from Civitavecchia by train with Rome HopOnHopOff Option: $30
- Luxury Private Transfer Rome Center to Fiumicino Airport: $47
- Rome Private Transfer with Authentic Italian Breakfast: $47
- Ciampino to Rome transfer: $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi€3.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $112
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $130
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan - Arrival Private Transfer: $56
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $152
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $99
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $61
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $56
- South Side Horseback Riding, Beach Break & Roundway Transfer: $120
- West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer – Roatán: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 dayRome €84Roatan €13
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.
- Pizzas and Piazzas: A Self-Guided Walk of Rome’s Culinary Culture: $20
- Hard Rock Cafe Rome with Set Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Rome Testaccio Market Food Tour Eat Like a Local: $40
- Rome Food Tour for Breakfast Lovers: $41
- Milan Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $45
- Rome Early Morning Breakfast and Sightseeing Food Tour: $45
- Rome Pizza Making Class for Families in Trastevere: $45
- Rome Food Tour: Tastings in the Jewish Ghetto & Campo de' Fiori: $45
- Cappuccino, Moka and Tiramisù Cooking Class in Central Rome: $47
- Rome Street Food Tour Eat Like a Local: $51
- Rome's Street Food Tour with Local Tastings & Sightseeing: $52
- Tasty Trastevere Street Food Tour in Rome from Tiberine Island to Ponte Sisto: $52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Cooking classes from a Local!: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rome €36Roatan €22
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:
- Rome Best Kept Secrets: Self-Guided City Tour: $3.49
- Ancient City Walking Tour at Twilight: $4.08
- Colosseum and Roman Forum Sightseeing Area Walking Tour: $4.67
- Historical Walking Tour in Rome City Center with Hidden Gems: $4.67
- Rome Art Walking Tour Who Killed Caravaggio: $4.67
- Audio guided tour of the historic center of Rome: $4.67
- Tour of Rome to Visit the Most Iconic Monuments: $5.00
- Rome Timeless Trail Self Guided Walking Tour with App: $5.50
- Pantheon Rome Entry Ticket: $5.83
- Pantheon Rome Timed Entry Ticket and optional Minerva: $5.83
- Rome Essential : Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide: $5.83
- Rome Pantheon Entry Experience With Audio: $5.83
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Organized trips and adventures: $26
- Roatan Fun Bus Group Sightseeing Island Private Tour: $37
- Roatan Eco Walk & Suspension Bridges and Nature Tours: $39
- Roatan Island Tours, Sightseeing and Shopping Adventures: $39
- Roatan Private and Public Action Snorkel Tours and Charters: $39
- Canopy Adventure in Roatán: $40
- Roatán Ron and Chocolate Custom Tour.: $40
- Half Day Roatan Sightseeing and Jungle Island Tour: $41
- Private Customize Roatán Island Tour chocolate Rum local guide: $42
- Roatan Zipline & Eco walk/Suspension Bridge Combo Tours: $43
- Roatan Comprehensive Real Estate Tour Experience: $45
- Customizable Island Tour While on Roatan: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRome €18Roatan €5.69
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:
- Cabaret and Burlesque Show at Rome: $35
- Cabaret and Burlesque Show: $35
- Rome’s Exclusive Wine Tasting: Sip Near the Colosseum!: $38
- Wine Tasting and Food Pairing with gelato in Trastevere: $45
- Art, Wine & Food Experience–The Ultimate Roman Wine Tasting: $47
- Dolce Vita Burlesque show: $58
- Burlesque lessons with the best Italian stars: $58
- Frascati Wine Tasting Experience in the Old Town: $61
- Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto Food and Wine Tour: $61
- Wine Tasting and Food Pairing in Underground Cellar in Rome: $63
- Wine Tasting Cold cuts and Rare Cheeses in Grotta a Testaccio: $70
- Private Wine Tasting in Trastevere: $76
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Roatan ATV Adventure, Island Tour and Craft Brewery Experience: $75
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rome and Roatan, we can see that Rome is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rome is in Europe and Roatan is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Rome would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rome than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rome Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rome or Roatan?
Rome has a larger population, and is about 340 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Rome and Roatan, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.