Should you visit Trieste or Rome?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Trieste and Rome can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
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 Trieste?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Trieste is €80, 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Trieste and Rome in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around €88 for a double occupancy room in Trieste If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Rome is €134. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
In Trieste travelers spend around €25 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
In Rome travelers spend around €37 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Trieste €25
Rome €37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking:
$106
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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Trieste:
$162
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Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Trieste:
$180
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Private Half-Day Tour to Lipizzaner Horses from Trieste:
$236
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Local market visit and private cooking class at a Cesarina's home in Trieste:
$267
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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Gelato Cooking Class:
$33
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Virtual Cooking Class: Carbonara, Amatriciana, Pesto & "pasta al dente":
$40
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5-Course Lunch or Dinner with Roman Jewish Dishes:
$44
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Street Food Tour with Local Guide:
$44
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Rome by Night: Bike Tour with Pizza:
$45
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1.5-Hour Campo de' Fiori to Jewish Quarter Food Tour:
$48
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2.5-Hour Self-Guided Food Tour in Trastevere:
$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
Local Transportation
Trieste's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €14 per person, per day on transportation in Trieste.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €17 per day to get around in Rome.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport transfer from Trieste Airport to Koper:
$56
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Private Airport Transfer: Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Trieste:
$62
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Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Bled:
$282
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Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Ljubljana:
$202
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Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Slovenian coast:
$147
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Private transfer from Trieste to Ljubljana:
$151
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Skip-the-line to Miramare Castle w/ private transfer from Trieste train station:
$96
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Small-Group Transfer from Trieste City to Trieste Airport:
$41
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Small-Group Transfer from Trieste to Bergamo Airport:
$218
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So much more than just a transfer (up to 8 persons):
$373
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Transfer Trieste - Poreč:
$190
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Transfer Trieste - Rovinj:
$197
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 Trieste or Rome?
Prices for flights to both Rome and Trieste 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Trieste can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €17 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €29 per person, per day in Rome. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide:
$14
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Walking Tour:
$16
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Trieste Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$43
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Trieste Osmiza Experience:
$68
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Private Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour from Trieste:
$74
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Ljubljana Christmas Market Tour from Trieste:
$110
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Piran & Panoramic Slovenian Coast - Small Group Tour from Trieste:
$118
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Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience at a Cesarina's home in Trieste:
$136
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Private Trieste Sightseeing Tour:
$142
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Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Trieste:
$144
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Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Small Group Tour from Trieste:
$144
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Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste:
$144
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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“Roman Holiday” Filming Locations: Private Full-Day Tour:
$457
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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 Colosseum Tour & Fast Track Vatican Ticket:
$124
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2 in 1 Rome and Vatican Full Day Tour:
$123
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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-Hour Evening Segway Tour of Rome:
$60
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Trieste spend on average €6.40 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Rome may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €15 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
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Regional wine tasting in Trieste:
$26
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Private Wine Tasting Tour in Slovenia from Trieste:
$194
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Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste:
$203
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Food and Wine tasting experience in Trieste traditional farmhouse Osmiza:
$534
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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3.5-Hour Castelli Romani Wine Tasting Tour:
$50
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Roman Countryside Vineyards and Wine Tasting:
$67
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4-Hour Food and Wine Tasting Tour:
$69
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Campo De' Fiori Market and Trevi Food & Wine Tour:
$90
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4-Hour Food and Wine Tasting Tour:
$91
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Private Rome Food & Wine Tour with Aperitif on Private Roof Top Terrance:
$100
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Colosseum Fast Track and Wine Tasting Day Tour:
$119
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Wine Tour Experience from Rome factory Giglio:
$123
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Small-Group Food and Wine Tour with Pickup:
$131
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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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Trieste and Rome, we can see that Rome is more expensive. And not only is Trieste much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Trieste would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Trieste 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 Trieste.
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