Which place is cheaper, Saint John'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 John'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 John'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 John'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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Luxury Tours to Antigua and Barbuda, and The Best Adventure Tours to Antigua and Barbuda.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRome €207Saint John's €243
The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €207, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is €243. 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 John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRome €90Saint John's €107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRome €180Saint John's €214
Compare Hotels in Rome and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Rome or Saint John'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 and Saint John's Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rome €21Saint John's €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:
- “Skip the Taxi Line : Private FCO ↔ Rome Transfer with Pro Driver”: $51
- Airport Transfer from Fiumicino to Rome City (or viceversa): $123
- Airport Transfer: Ciampino Airport CIA to Rome by Business Car: $94
- Airport Transfer: Rome to Ciampino Airport CIA by Business Car: $94
- Airport Transfer: Rome to Ciampino Airport CIA by Luxury Van: $102
- Airport Transfers Rome Centre to and from Fiumicino and Ciampino: $63
- Airport to Rome Private Transfer: $240
- Airport transfer from (FCO) to Port or viceversa: $246
- Arrival Private Transfer from Rome Train Station to Rome City: $56
- Arrival Transfer: Fiumicino Airport FCO to Rome by Business Car: $114
- Arrival Transfer: Fiumicino Airport FCO to Rome by Luxury Car: $149
- Bus Transfer from Civitavecchia Cruise Port to Rome Airport: $52
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus€1.35
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Taxi From Airport€6.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Antigua - VIP Fast Track On Arrival ONLY And Round Trip Transfer: $109
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $70
- Antigua Airport(ANU) to Antigua island Roundtrip Private Transfer: $89
- Antigua Private Airport Transfer ANU Round Trip to All Resorts: $80
- Antigua Private Airport Transfer- South Side Hotels: $30
- Antigua Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $49
- Antigua&BarbudaV.C.Bird Airport(ANU)to island hotels-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $266
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- Biggvee Premium Airport One Way Transfer: $200
- Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour (with transfer - 8:15am): $89
- Discover the Best of Antigua Sightseeing Tour - Eagle Transfers: $125
- JTAT Private Transfers & Tours, Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John'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 John's €105
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Local Antigua Rum and Food Tour: $130
- Caribbean Cooking Magic with Culinary ATE Tours: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rome €36Saint John's €92
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: $3.42
- Rome Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- Piazza del Popolo and Historical Sights Walking Tour in Rome: $4.00
- Hidden Treasures — A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.56
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Rome: $4.56
- Historical Walking Tour in Rome City Center with Hidden Gems: $4.57
- Experience Rome Trevi Fountain with Ticket: $4.57
- Highlights of Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Walking Tour: $4.57
- Colosseum and Roman Forum Sightseeing Area Walking Tour: $4.57
- Audio guided tour of the historic center of Rome: $4.57
- Tour of Rome to Visit the Most Iconic Monuments: $5.00
- Rome:Pantheon Entry Ticket with Hosted Experience and Audio Guide: $5.37
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu€2.68
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Falmouth Ocean Club Dance Class Experience: $12
- St. John's Trolley Train Tour with Government House Entry: $55
- North Coast Tour: $65
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience: $66
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- Half Day Historical Tour in Antigua with Beach: $73
- The Only 4x4 Adventure to Rendezvous Bay - Wilson Castaway Tour: $80
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- Land Sailing Adventure in Antigua: $80
- Secret Beach Escape in Antigua: Half-Day Experience: $90
- Clear Kayak Tour in Mangrove Antigua: $90
- Trek Tours Hiking Experience in Antigua: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRome €18Saint John's €16
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 John's, we can see that Saint John'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 John'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 John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John'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 John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rome or Saint John's?
Rome has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Rome and Saint John'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.
When is the best time to visit Rome or Saint John's?
Rome has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Rome or Saint John's in the Summer?
Both Saint John's and Rome are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Rome for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Rome is generally around the same temperature as Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Rome average around 25°C (77°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rome. Rome usually receives more sunshine than Saint John's during summer. Rome gets 338 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In July, Rome usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Rome gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRome 25°C (77°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Rome or Saint John's in the Autumn?
Both Saint John's and Rome during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Rome in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
Rome is much colder than Saint John's in the autumn. The daily temperature in Rome averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Rome often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Rome gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Rome usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Rome gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRome 17°C (63°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Rome or Saint John's in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rome and Saint John's. Most visitors come to Rome for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Rome is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the winter temperatures in Rome in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Saint John's averages at about 24°C (76°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. Rome usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during winter. Rome gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rome usually receives around the same amount of rain as Saint John's. Rome gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRome 8°C (47°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Rome or Saint John's in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rome as well as Saint John's. The spring months attract visitors to Rome because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
In April, Rome is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Rome average around 14°C (57°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rome this time of the year. In the spring, Rome often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Rome gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Rome usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Rome gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRome 14°C (57°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Rome
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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