Bob has sent us some updated numbers for his yearly budget projections on travel to Italy,

Italy Travel Budget for 2010.

Thanks Bob.

Bob, I am curious what you consider "tourism expenses"? I'm guessing artwork, guided tours and that sort of thing?

Thanks for updating your list.

Bettini

Yes, admissions, tours, etc. It can be higher for some.

Thanks Bob.

After adjusting for west coast airfares, I think spot on. RR

Bob, thanks for this. One question: I think this is expenses for two people, correct? I see that the airfare is for two people, but it was unclear overall whether or not it is for two people.

Sorry, I'm probably just not reading well. Thanks.

Pedalaforte, I am pretty sure it is for two people, otherwise the 2 star category would be extremely expensive! We spent about (maybe 200 dollars more) for two people last year, two weeks in May. And we stayed in a few places that were 3 or 4 stars. We also had a rental car but just for a couple of days. (So I guess we just ate less! )

Hi Bob,

$200 (153 euro at your rate) for gelato and cappucino over two weeks for 2 people = 11 euro per day. Average small coppetta or cono is 2 euro (two scoops)and cappucino (yuch)is 1.20, so that's one gelato per day, plus about 3 cappucini per person, depending on the city of course.

Is that enough?

I would go for Marocchino if you want a coffee with frothed milk closer to what the rest of the world thinks is a cappucino, and slightly cheaper - so a bigger gelato!

Of course---the assumptions state " for 2 people".