What budget to travel Naples? Money and currency

What budget for activities and outings Naples?

The average price of an entrance for an adult varies between 3 and 8 €. Access to the major archaeological sites (Pompeii, Paestum) and to the major national museums (Archaeological Museum of Naples, Museum of Capodimonte) costs around €12. Discounts are generally available for minors under 16 years of age. Combined tickets for several buildings and packages also exist: in Naples, for example, the Artecard combines visits to museums with free use of public transport. Note that some monuments and museums are free: take advantage of this! In some churches, you may just be asked to pay an offering.

It is easy to stretch your legs without having to open your wallet. Indeed, walking is the best way to discover Naples and its region. The historic city centres are only accessible to local vehicles. The archaeological sites and the narrow, staircase-like alleys of the villages on the Amalfi Coast can only be visited on foot. Not to mention the rich natural heritage of the region, the national parks and their preserved nature, the paths along the coast, the small coves that can only be reached on foot...

Naples has many green spaces to do your daily jogging. The park of Capodimonte, the park of Villa Floridiani, the park Virgiliano, the park del Poggio are all playgrounds for running lovers. The waterfront, which is very well laid out from Piazza del Plebiscito to the Mergellina district, is also very suitable for practising your favourite sport.

Near Caserta, 30 minutes from Naples, the large outlet village La Reggia of the McArthurGlen group brings together around 130 international brands. All the big names are present: Converse, Brooks Brothers, Patrizia Pepe, Hugo Boss, Roberto Cavalli, Guess, etc. They offer a 70% discount on items. Everything is set up for a day of shopping, with food and beverage outlets. The outlet is easily accessible by car or by shuttle bus from the city centre (piazza Municipio). See the website: mcarthurglen.com.

Depending on the establishment, access to the nightclubs may be subject to a charge with a drink included in the price of admission or require the purchase of a membership card. It's mainly the price of the drinks that will hurt your wallet. At the theatre, the price of a ticket varies depending on the location: seats in the orchestra are the most expensive, those on the top floor (the paradise or chicken coop!), the cheapest. Several bars offerhappy hour, during which drinks are at a reduced price. Some also offeraperitivo, a good plan for a light meal without breaking the bank: for the price of your drink, you can choose among the appetizers that are presented at the buffet. Finally, note that the bars in the university district offer the best prices: they are located near San Giovanni Maggiore and Santa Maria la Nova.

What budget to eat Naples?

In Naples, si mangia bene e si spende poco (we eat well and spend little). In a typical trattoria, your pasta dish will cost you 10 €. As for the inevitable Neapolitan pizza, it has remained very democratic despite its success: count 5 to 10 € for a pizza. An à la carte meal with a primo, a secondo and a dessert varies between 30 and 45 €. When it comes to paying the bill, Italian law requires restaurant owners to give customers a ticket(scontrino). Do not leave the restaurant without it, as you may need it in case of a check upon leaving the premises. However, these checks are quite rare in Italy.

In the rest of Campania, you can also eat divinely for a democratic price. Capri and the Amalfi Coast are exceptions: some establishments charge high prices, even to the point of indecency in some starred restaurants. A word of advice: if you want to treat yourself to a starred gastronomic stop during your stay, make a stop in Irpinia or in the province of Salerno, where the prices are still lower than those of a comparable restaurant in the north.

Finally, along the coast, seafood is on the menu of most restaurants. It is possible to eat fresh fish at good prices. If you want to order the fish of the day, note that the price on the menu is "all'etto", i.e. per 100 g. Make sure you know the weight of your fish and the amount you will have to pay before ordering to avoid surprises when you pay the bill.

An espresso will cost you 1 € on average, 1.50 € for a cappuccino. In many cafés, you first go to the cashier and are given yourscontrino. You can then give it to the barman and drink at the counter. In the more touristy places, coffee costs €1 at the counter, but you will be charged more if you are seated on the terrace. A glass of wine costs between €3.50 and €5. If there are several of you - or if you are very motivated - it will be more interesting to order a bottle directly. Beer is quite expensive in Italy, especially craft beers which are very popular at the moment. Cocktails are charged between 4 and 8 € on average.

What is the budget for accommodation Naples?

The price varies according to the type of accommodation chosen. It goes without saying that the difference in price will be felt between a dormitory bed in a youth hostel (around €20) and a room in a 5-star hotel (€150 and more). Prices also vary according to the season: going during the low season will cost you less than during the school holidays. In the Mercato district, you will find hotels at lower prices, especially around the train station, but in a noisy and unsafe area at night. Be careful if you spend the evening outside and take a taxi to get home. On the other hand, the Chiaia and Santa Lucia districts are home to a number of high-class establishments on the waterfront. When it comes to suites with a view of the Bay of Naples and the Castel dell'Ovo, prices go through the roof! Other addresses, with more reasonable prices, are found alongside the shops and restaurants in the Chiaia district. Note that it is often more advantageous to book a room directly on the hotel's website than to go through an intermediary (such as Booking.com).

Travel budget Naples and cost of living

The cost of living is slightly lower than in France or Belgium. Food prices, in particular, are slightly lower. On the other hand, gasoline is expensive in Italy.

Hotels. Average rates for a double room with bathroom; 2 stars: between 50 and 90 € - 3 stars: between 80 and 125 € - 4 stars: between 90 and 150 € - 5 stars: from 150 €. Price variations are expected between high and low season. Accommodation is expensive on the island of Capri and in Positano.

Shopping. Prices in stores usually include VAT (in Italian IVA, Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto). VAT on clothing: 17%. VAT for other products and services: 22%.

Indicative prices. Here is a list of average prices charged by cafés and restaurants: 1 € for an espresso coffee; between 3 and 5 € for a panino - between 1.50 and 4 € for a bottle of water - around 7 € for a pizza and 20 € for a fixed-price menu - between 15 and 30 € in a typical medium-sized restaurant - more than 35 € in a good restaurant.