Which place is cheaper, Saint George's 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 Saint George's?
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 Saint George's 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 Saint George's?
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRome €207Saint George's €259
The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €207, while the average daily cost in Saint George's is €259. 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 Saint George's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRome €90Saint George's €155
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRome €180Saint George's €310
Compare Hotels in Rome and Saint George's
Looking for a hotel in Rome or Saint George's? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rome €21Saint George's €8.87
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:
- VIP Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Rome or Vice Versa: $69
- VIP Experience Private Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Rome: $109
- Transfers from all Airports to ancient city of Rome: $69
- Transfers from Fiumicino airport: $80
- Transfers From Fiumicino to Terracina: $161
- Transfers Fiumicino airport To Rome: $71
- Transfer service from Fiumicino Airport to Rome 4 - 8 passengers: $149
- Transfer from/to train stations in Rome 1 - 3 passengers: $80
- Transfer from and to Airport - from and to Port - from and to hotel: $172
- Transfer from Rome to the Rome Airports: $64
- Transfer from Rome to the Port of Civitavecchia: $167
- Transfer from Rome to the Beverello pier (Naples): $290
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint George's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint George's:
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Taxi From Airport€27
Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Saint George's?
Prices for flights to both Saint George's 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 €84Saint George's €83
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: $33
- Rome Pizza & Gelato Class with Wine by Cooking Italy: $40
- Rome Pasta & Tiramisu Making Class & Fine Wine by Cooking Italy: $40
- Rome Small Group Gnocchi and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $43
- Rome Testaccio Market Food Tour - Eat Like a Local: $45
- Rome Pizza Making Class for Families in Trastevere: $45
- Rome Early Morning Breakfast and Sightseeing Food Tour: $45
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Prosecco in Rome: $45
- Milan Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $45
- Authentic Gnocchi Cooking Class in Rome - Piazza Navona: $46
- Pesto and Pasta Cooking Class in Rome City Center: $48
Typical Food Prices in Saint George's
For Saint George's, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Ginger Bun€0.49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rome €36Saint George's €61
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:
- " Private pantheon tour: Explore Rome's Divine masterpiece": $102
- "Rome of the Popes" E-bike Tour with Guide for Small Groups: $82
- "Villa Borghese" Rome tour with high quality electric bicycle!: $67
- 1 Day Rome Tour from Civitavecchia for Cruise Passengers: $88
- 1 Hour Pantheon Tour: A Time Travel Experience in Rome + Ebook: $109
- 1.5 Hour Rome Iconic Sights Golf Cart Tour: $28
- 10 kilometer Running Experience in Rome: $80
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour in Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto: $40
- 2-Hour Private Shopping Tour in Rome with Personal Stylist - Personal Shopper: $114
- 2.5 Hours Private Tour in Rome on a Vintage Fiat 500 open cabrio: $182
- 3 Hour Private Tour Wonders of Rome by Golf Car with Pick up: $113
- 3 Hours Private Photographic and Historical Tour in Rome: $114
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint George's
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Saint George's's activities, tours, and tickets:
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9 Holes of Golf€20
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Evening Sailing Trip€13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRome €18Saint George's €20
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:
- Unique Wine Tasting in Enoteca in Rome San Pietro Area: $32
- Rome [4in1] Pasta Making_Tiramisù_Wine Tasting_Secret Cellar: $36
- Winery Tour, Wine Tasting near Rome with Optional Lunch: $45
- Frascati Wine Tasting Experience with Food Pairing: $46
- Rome Premium Wine Tasting: 3, 4, 5 or 6 Wines with Expert Guide: $51
- Experience Rome Exclusive Wine Tasting in City Center: $55
- Vatican Wine Tasting Italian Wines e Food with a Sommelier: $56
- Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $63
- Rome Nightlife Party Tour Monti Bar Crawl and Local Drinks: $65
- Rome Night Tipsy Tour & Bar Crawl with Forbidden History: $67
- Trionfale Farmers Market and Vatican Quarter Food and Wine Tour: $79
- The greatest wine tour of Rome: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rome and Saint George's, we can see that Saint George's is more expensive. And not only is Rome much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rome is in Europe and Saint George's is in Caribbean Islands, 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 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 Saint George's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint George's than you might in Rome.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rome Expensive? and Is Saint George's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rome or Saint George's?
Rome has a larger population, and is about 340 times larger than the population of Saint George's. When comparing the sizes of Rome and Saint George's, 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.