Valid Passport/ID card
Visa (If required – not for EU citizens) – Check with Italian Embassy.
Tickets/Reservations
Insurance Documents
Cash, Traveler's Cheques, Credit Cards - It is a good idea to change money once you are in Italy (commission rates are lower in banks) but bring some cash for the first few days.
Prescription medicine
E111 Form (EU citizens only)
Adapter plug for electric goods - Italy has a 220volts/AC system, and the 2pin plug system
Cost living Siena
Food and drinks come in all price ranges, from reasonably priced eateries to fine dining.
The following can be used as reference for food costs:
one loaf of bread: 1.40 euro;
250 gr. of butter: 1.40 euro;
one litre of milk: 1.30 euro;
one litre of mineral water: 30-50 cents;
one ca of Coke: 1.50;
one bottle of beer:1.80 euro
Complete lunch in an average restaurant will cost about 20.00/25.00 euro,
Typical italian breakfast of a pastry and coffee or cappuccino costs about 2,00 euro,
Delicious italian gelato (ice-cream) costs 1,70 euro.
If you feel like having a snack, there are plenty of cheap pizzerias, where a slice of pizza costs about 1.10 to 1.50 euro.
A local phone call costs 0.30 cents, and a cinema ticket will cost 6.00 euro.
A full cycle of washing, including drying, at the launderette, costs 6.00 euro.
Urban bus is 90 cents for a one-way trip, while a monthly pass will cost 24.00 euro.
FAQ's
What’s the weather like in Italy?
The summer months are very warm throughout Italy. The south is always a few degrees warmer than the Center and the North. The average temperature in the summer is between 18°C – 30°C (64°F – 86°F), and in the winter 4°C – 16°C (39°F – 61°F). During the winter it is best to bring warm clothes - also for wearing around the house - as Italians tend to turn off the heating at night due to the high costs.
What is the time difference in Italy?
Italy is on the Middle European Time (MET). Rome is 1 hour ahead of London, 6 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours behind Japan. During the summer months (March-October) the clocks are set one hour forward.
When are shops open?
Most shops are open between 9:30-13:00 and 15:30-19:30. During the summer, many shops stay open all day during the week, but close Saturday afternoon and Monday morning, but this differs from shop to shop. On Sundays, most shops and banks are closed all day so it's a good idea to make prior arrangements if you arrive on Sunday.
Where can I go for medical help?
The First Aid (Pronto Soccorso) service at the hospital is free for anyone who needs it. In the city-center there is always one pharmacy open 24-hours. Pharmacies take turns for this 24-hour service, but the timetable is clearly shown outside each pharmacy.
What do I need to travel around Italy?
Siena is linked to Florence, Pisa and Rome by train and bus. Special discounts on trains are sometimes available for persons under 26 years of age. It is also possible to buy a season ticket, saving you money on your travel. Siena is very close to the main motorway system, making it easy to travel around during your stay. Cars are not allowed in the city-center and parking is outside, but the city is small and it is easy to travel around on foot.
Cost of living in Siena
The cost of living in Siena is average. Basic food costs are in line with the rest of the European Union.
Food and drinks come in all price ranges, from reasonably priced eateries to fine dining. The following can be used as reference for food costs:
one loaf of bread: € 1,40
250 gr. of butter: € 1,40 Thanks so much.
one liter of milk: € 1,30
one liter of mineral water: € ,30-,50cents
one can of Coke: € 1,50
one bottle of beer: € 1,80
Complete lunch in an average restaurant will cost about € 20,00/25,00, typical Italian breakfast of a pastry and coffee or cappuccino costs about € 2,00, delicious Italian gelato (ice-cream) costs € 1,70.
If you feel like having a snack, there are plenty of cheap pizzerias, where a slice of pizza costs about € 1,10/1,50.
A local phone call costs 0.30 cents, and a cinema ticket will cost € 8,50.
A full cycle of washing, including drying, at the launderette, costs € 6,00.
Urban bus is 90 cents for a one-way trip, while a monthly pass will cost 24.00 euro.