Which place is cheaper, Tijuana 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 Tijuana?
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 Tijuana 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 Tijuana?
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, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Luxury Tours to Mexico, and The Best Budget Tours to Mexico.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRome €207Tijuana €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €207, while the average daily cost in Tijuana is €0.00. 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 Tijuana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRome €90Tijuana -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRome €180Tijuana €0.00
Compare Hotels in Rome and Tijuana
Looking for a hotel in Rome or Tijuana? 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 Tijuana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rome €21Tijuana -
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:
- private transfer from Rome to Fiumicino airport: $70
- VIP Experience Private Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Rome: $110
- Transfers from all Airports to ancient city of Rome: $70
- Transfers from Fiumicino airport: $81
- Transfers Ciampino airport To Rome: $49
- Transfer to Fiumicino/Ciampino Airport from Rome city center: $93
- Transfer services from airports to rome for up to 4 persons: $290
- Transfer service from Fiumicino Airport to Rome 4 - 8 passengers: $151
- Transfer from/to train stations in Rome 1 - 3 passengers: $81
- Transfer from and to Airport - from and to Port - from and to hotel: $174
- Transfer from Termini station to Rome center with minivan: $110
- Transfer from Termini Station to Rome center with van: $119
Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Tijuana?
Prices for flights to both Tijuana 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 €84Tijuana -
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 Food Tour for Breakfast Lovers: $41
- Milan Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $45
- Rome Food Tour: Tastings in the Jewish Ghetto & Campo de' Fiori: $45
- Rome Pizza Making Class for Families in Trastevere: $45
- Rome Top Food Tour: Trastevere, Tiber Island & Campo dè Fiori: $45
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Prosecco in Rome: $45
- Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine: $45
- Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome City Center: $46
- Cooking Class in the Heart of Pizza and Tiramisu Making: $51
- Rome Street Food Tour Eat Like a Local: $51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rome €36Tijuana -
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": $103
- "Rome of the Popes" E-bike Tour with Guide for Small Groups: $83
- 1 Day Rome Tour from Civitavecchia for Cruise Passengers: $89
- 1 hour Little Ancient Tour of Rome by Mini Vintage Cabriolet with Cappuccino: $162
- 1,5 H Ancient Rome Tour on a Golf Cart: $80
- 1,5H Gianicolo and Trastevere Tour on a Golf Cart: $87
- 1,5H Historical City Center Tour on a Golf Cart at Rome: $80
- 1h Colosseum Guided Tour + Roman Forum access: $68
- 2 hours Tour of Galleria Colonna: $214
- 2h Xmas Lights Panoramic Vespa Sidecar Tour: $115
- 2h30 Tour of Rome Cathedral and Holy Stairs: $110
- 3 Hour Instagram Private Tour in Rome with Pickup: $174
Tours and Activities in Tijuana
For Tijuana, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Walking Tour with a local guide: $40
- San Diego: Tijuana Culture & Culinary Tour: $500
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRome €18Tijuana -
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:
- Rome’s Exclusive Wine Tasting: Sip Near the Colosseum!: $38
- Rome's Ultimate Party aka the Spanish Steps Pub Crawl: $39
- Winery Tour, Wine Tasting near Rome with Optional Lunch: $45
- Art, Wine & Food Experience–The Ultimate Roman Wine Tasting: $47
- Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato: $49
- Rome Premium Wine Tasting: 3, 4, 5 or 6 Wines with Expert Guide: $52
- Guided Wine Tasting Experience in a Roman Vineyard: $57
- Frascati Wine Tasting Experience in the Old Town: $61
- Wine Tasting and Food Pairing in Underground Cellar in Rome: $63
- Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $64
- Rome Night Tipsy Tour & Bar Crawl with Forbidden History: $68
- Wine Tasting Cold cuts and Rare Cheeses in Grotta a Testaccio: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rome and Tijuana, we can see that Rome is more expensive. And not only is Tijuana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rome is in Europe and Tijuana is in North 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 Tijuana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tijuana 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 Tijuana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rome Expensive? and Is Tijuana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rome or Tijuana?
Rome has a larger population, and is about 86% larger than the population of Tijuana. When comparing the sizes of Rome and Tijuana, 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.