Should you visit Tallinn or Rome?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Rome, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Rome or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €74, while the average daily cost in Rome is €131. 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 Tallinn and Rome in more detail.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two
€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Arrival Private Transfer Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn City:
$23
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City Transfer Tallinn:
$33
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Departure Private Transfer Tallinn City to Tallinn Airport TLL:
$52
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Departure Private Transfer Tallinn City to Tallinn TLL by Car:
$23
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Private Airport Transfer: Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: from Tallinn to Tallinn Airport (TLL):
$14
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Private Airport transfer Tallin Airport (TLL) to Tallin City center:
$44
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Private Airport transfer Tallinn city center to Tallinn Airport (TLL):
$44
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Private Arrival Transfer from Tallinn TLL Airport to Tallinn City:
$15
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Private Departure Transfer from Tallinn City to Tallinn TLL Airport:
$15
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Private Minivan Transfer from Tallinn to Riga:
$448
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Private Shore Excursion: Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour with Round-Trip Transfer:
$274
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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private transfer from Rome to Positano with stop in Pompeii (2hours):
$783
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private transfer from Rome to Amalfi coast:
$342
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private transfer Roma to Positano:
$335
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private transfer Roma to Amalfi:
$296
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civitavecchia port transfer and tours:
$212
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With CivitavecchiaTransfers Your Experience in Rome will be Magic!:
$149
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Wine Tasting and Lunch on the Vesuvius during Rome to Amalfi Coast Transfer:
$506
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Walking plazas & fountains tour, private transfer:
$398
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Visit Rome Highlights in 1 Day: VIP Colosseum and Vatican Tour, luch & transfers:
$547
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Vatican Museums and St. Peter Basilica, private transfer:
$398
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Vatican Friday Night Private Tour - Transfers included:
$266
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Van transfer service from / to airports in Rome:
$93
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Rome?
Prices for flights to both Rome and Tallinn 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
Tallinn €25
Rome €37
Typical Food prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two
€7.68
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Dessert
€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Estonian food tour in Tallinn:
$12
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Tallinn Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$73
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Tallinn Beer House Dinner:
$75
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Tallinn Russian Dinner:
$96
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Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour:
$106
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Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City:
$131
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Tallinn Segway and Food Tour:
$156
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Vegan Food Tours Tallinn:
$242
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
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Pioneer Street Art Tour in Tallinn Telliskivi Creative City:
$12
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Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$15
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Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area:
$16
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Skip the Line: Tallinn TV Tower Entrance Ticket:
$16
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Skip the Line: Tallinn Legends Interactive Museum Entrance Ticket:
$17
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Tallinn National Unity Tour on E-bike:
$19
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1-Hour Good Morning Tallinn Running Tour:
$19
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Tallinn TV Tower: Fast-Lane Ticket:
$19
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Tallinn Bay Sightseeing Cruise:
$22
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Tallinn Day Cruise: TOWERS OF TALLINN:
$22
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Tallinn Ghost and Legends Walking Tour:
$24
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Tallinn Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour:
$28
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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1 Day in 10 Iconic Sights, Luxury Car, Skip the line, Lunch, 100% Private:
$785
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1 hour Little Ancient Tour of Rome by Mini Vintage Cabriolet with Cappuccino:
$156
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10-Night Italy Tour: Rome, Florence, Venice and Sorrento:
$1,661
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2 Days Full Train Tour in Florence and Venice:
$1,358
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2 Hour Private Tour Rome by Night by Car with an English speaking driver:
$299
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2 in 1 Entire Vatican Tour & Fast Track Colosseum Ticket:
$144
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2-Day Best of Rome and Vatican - Luxury Private Tour:
$964
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2-Day Rome Highlights and Tivoli Private Tour with Pick Up:
$1,369
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2-Day Venice trip from Rome - private tour:
$908
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2.5-Hour Private Rome Catacombs Family Tour:
$333
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2.5-Hours Illuminated Rome by Night Private Walking Tour:
$280
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3 Hours Rome E-Bike Tour with the entrance to the Baths of Caracalla:
$47
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl:
$33
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Nudist Winery Wine Tasting and Winery tour in Tallinn:
$44
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Tallinn Brewery Fiesta:
$77
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Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl:
$77
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Tallinn Bar Crawl:
$85
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Tallinn Beer House Brewery Fiesta:
$90
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City tour Craft Brewery visit and tasting of craft beers ciders and cheeses:
$90
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Rome, we can see that Rome is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tallinn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tallinn 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 Tallinn.
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