Venice travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Venice

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Venice for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 116 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2260* (2030 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 179 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 4418* (3962 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 217 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 74 per person
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 6490* (5810 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Venice compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Venice in 2024 is 9% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Venice in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Venice by expense type

Restaurant budget in Venice

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Venice is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 14 to $ 32)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 40/person
($ 34 to $ 56)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 14)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.6 for 500ml
($ 3.4 to $ 7.8)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.9)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.2/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4.5)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Venice

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Venice is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 69 to $ 420)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 177/night
($ 72 to $ 462)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 180/night
($ 59 to $ 760)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 254/night
($ 75 to $ 852)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 694/night
($ 226 to $ 1644)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 198/month
($ 104 to $ 481)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 293/month
($ 53 to $ 1031)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 242/month
($ 70 to $ 1229)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 242/month
($ 55 to $ 970)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 404/month
($ 127 to $ 1335)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Venice

On average, the price of supermarket food in Venice is 22% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.8/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.5)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 6.7)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 17)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 8.9)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.5)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Venice

On average, the price of transport in Venice is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 1.7)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.3 to $ 3.4)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.1)

106% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
($ 3.6 to $ 6.7)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 33/24hrs
($ 5.6 to $ 79)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Venice

On average, budget for leisure activities in Venice is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 7.8 to $ 17)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
( $ 14)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Venice

On average, shopping budget in Venice is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.3/pack
($ 5.8 to $ 6.9)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 81
($ 56 to $ 146)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 23 to $ 89)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Venice
New York City → Venice
New York City → Venice
$ 997
(fair price: $ 734)
London → Venice
London → Venice
London → Venice
$ 106
(fair price: $ 82)
Montreal → Venice
Montreal → Venice
Montreal → Venice
$ 794
(fair price: $ 679)
Edinburgh → Venice
Edinburgh → Venice
Edinburgh → Venice
$ 161
(fair price: $ 133)
Toronto → Venice
Toronto → Venice
Toronto → Venice
$ 779
(fair price: $ 647)
Los Angeles → Venice
Los Angeles  → Venice
Los Angeles  → Venice
$ 956
(fair price: $ 810)

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About this information on the cost of living in Venice

The information about the cost of living in Venice shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Venice was updated on 21-09-2024.

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