💶 The 2026 Budget Reality Check: Naples vs. Amalfi Coast 🇮🇹

 💶 The 2026 Budget Reality Check: Naples vs. Amalfi Coast 🇮🇹

Planning your trip finances? This is the most important rule to remember: prices change drastically depending on where you are based!

Naples is generally incredible value, while the Amalfi Coast and Capri are premium luxury destinations. Neither is "better," but your wallet needs to know the difference!

Here is a realistic price guide for the current season to help you plan daily spending. 👇

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☕ The Morning Fuel (Espresso): 📍 Naples: €1.20 - €1.50 (Best value in Europe! 😍) 📍 Amalfi Coast: €3.00 - €5.00 (If seated with a view).

🍕 The Classic Pizza Margherita (Whole pizza): 📍 Naples: €6.00 - €8.50 (Where pizza was born!) 📍 Amalfi Coast: €12.00 - €18.00+

🍦 Gelato (Two scoops / medium cone): 📍 Naples: €3.50 - €4.50 📍 Amalfi Coast: €5.00 - €8.00 (Watch out for "tourist scoops"!)

🍝 Restaurant Dinner (A nice plate of pasta/seafood): 📍 Naples: €12.00 - €18.00 📍 Amalfi Coast: €22.00 - €40.00+ (You are paying for the ambiance ✨)

🍹 Aperol Spritz: 📍 Naples: €5.00 - €7.00 (Often comes with free snacks!) 📍 Amalfi Coast: €12.00 - €20.00+

💧 Small Water Bottle (From a tourist kiosk): 📍 Naples: €1.00 - €1.50 📍 Amalfi Coast: €2.50 - €4.00

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💡 VITAL INSIDER TIPS TO SAVE MONEY:

1️⃣ The "Banco" Rule: In cafés, always drink your coffee standing at the bar ("al banco"). Sitting down ("al tavolo") often doubles the price, especially on the Coast. Do as the locals do! 2️⃣ The "Coperto": Most restaurants add a "Coperto" (cover charge) of €2 to €5 per person just for sitting down and bread. This is normal in Italy, it's not a scam, but budget for it! 3️⃣ Transport: Taxis on the coast are very expensive. Use the SITA buses (€2-€4 per ticket) or ferries (€15-€25 one way) to move between towns affordably.

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💬 Let’s chat: What is the one thing you are willing to splurge on during your Italian vacation? A fancy hotel, a boat tour, or amazing food? Let us know below! 👇

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