How Much? The Cost of a Date

Date night, a night like no other, a time when you and your loved one can get together and enjoy some quality time One of the things about dates is they can cost as little, or as much as you like. However, sometimes it is nice to push out the boat and organise a really amazing date, visiting one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

No matter if you fancy visiting Rome, London, Paris or New York, the perfect date for you and your significant other is out there and who knows, it just might be the special occasion that takes your relationship to the next level! Together with Angelic Diamonds, retailers of bespoke palladium engagement rings, I’ve come up with some advice on making the most of your date no matter where you are in the world.

Rome

Rome, the capital city of beautiful Italy, is brimming with over 3,000 years of art, architecture and culture. Making for the perfect date location for romance and sophistication.

For the true fans

As a couple do you love excitement and the thrill of the match? Then how about going to see an A. S. Roma football match. Tickets for a football match at the grand Stadio Olimpico can cost €100 (£88.02), of course, you just need to make sure you both love the game, after all, it would be a bit awkward should one of you be bored.

The people watchers

For those that love to watch the world go by then taking a walk to the picturesque Trevi Fountain and making a wish by throwing a penny in for good luck could be your perfect date. Once you’re finished, head on over to one of the nearby cafes and sit and people watch to your heart’s content.

The classic date

For those who like the idea of the classic dinner date, this is of course completely possible in the fair city of Rome. But how much will it cost? Well in Rome, you can expect to pay €21 (£18.48) for your taxi, €57 (£50.17) for a meal for two in one of Rome’s restaurants. Then to finish off the night, 2 tickets to the cinema will come in around €17 (£14.96).

London

London is a city of so to do, full of shops, bars and restaurants, there is something to keep you both entertained for much more than just one date. It’s a good idea to plan out your visit to London properly and get to know the hidden gems that will help make it a really interesting date location for you both.

Living the high-life

For those who love the finer things in life, London is full of things to do and see, for instance, how about an afternoon tea at one of London’s most prestigious hotels? Claridge’s has a stunning package coming in at £50 per person, allowing you and your date to enjoy tea, scones and sandwiches at this amazing hotel in Mayfair. What’s more, if you both have some money to spare and fancy indulging in some more luxury how about booking a superior queen room at £690 a night?

For the inquisitive

For those who love to learn, London has so much on offer, full of great museums, you can really look to learn about the cultural history of London.
Many of the museums are free to enter such as; The Natural History Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and Tate Modern, all of which are just perfect to set those brain-cells sparking. Once you have finished touring the inside, head out into the streets of London, check out Westminster Bridge and cross over it to see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. From here you could look to head onto Southbank, perfect for picking up a delicious bite to eat, while you take in the views around you.

The classic date

For those who want to follow in the footsteps of the stars, Leicester Square has hosted many film premieres over the years and while you might not be on the red-carpet guest list, you can catch a film at the cinema for £23 for you both. What’s more, if you happen to be hungry you can grab a meal for £66 (including wine and dessert). While at the end of the night you can head out o the local bars where a pint will typically set you back £4.41, and a cocktail will cost £9. Not too bad for a night on London town.

Paris

Paris, the city of romance. A perfect destination for romance with your partner. This amazing cultural city is one of that just oozes chic, everywhere you go and as it is home to some of the world’s great writers and artists, it really is a little wonder.

Taking a date to new heights

A date to the Eiffel Tower is going to impress any day of the year, but how about making it extra special and heading there on Valentine’s Day. It is worth booking in with the 58 Tour Eiffel on February 14th, which will cost you around €120 (£105.63) for each person. However, if you would like a window seat to really take in those astounding views, then it is worth paying the extra €30 (£26.41).

Paris on a budget

While you might think you need a large budget to take on Paris, you are wrong. This stunning city is home to some of the most beautiful bridges in the world. One bridge, for instance, is the Pont des Arts Bridge, here Parisians take a padlock to the sides and throw the key into the waters below as a symbol of their love. While locks can be bought for a couple of euros each, it is worth noting that Paris officials are asking couples stop locking their padlocks to the bridge and instead take them home as a memory of the day.

The classic date

When the weather is bad, never fear as Paris is full of restaurants for a classic date idea. A meal including wine and dessert in one of the cities quaint restaurants will typically set you back around €65 (£57.21). While a night at the cinema comes in at around €20 (£17.60).

New York

New York, a city that offers something for everyone, from the theatres of Broadway to the neon-lit Times Square and skyscrapers like the Empire State Building. If you can make it on a date here, then you can really make it anywhere.

Flying sky-high

In a position where you can pull out all the stops for your date? And want to offer them something they will most definitely never forget, then how about a private helicopter tour of New York’s famous landmarks. This perhaps once in a life time experience will, however, set you back around $1,500 (£1,184.40). However, this spectacular tour offers unparalleled views of the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, just think about how it could get yours and your dates heart racing!

Walk those famous streets

For those who want to do things a bit more low-key (and hey let’s admit it more pocket-friendly). Then how about taking a twilight walk around Central Park like Audrey Hepburn did in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Or, if you’re feeling peckish, you could go to the restaurant featured in Where Harry Met Sally!
If that’s not enough, take a walk down to the financial district if you and your date want to feel part of the glamour and excitement of the Wolf of Wall Street.

The classic date

Would it be a trip to New York without taking to the movies? The typical cost for a movie for 2 comes in at $28 (£22.11). Which could be followed up with up a meal (including wine and dessert), for which you should expect to pay around $111 (£87.66) for you both. Then, of course, it’s time to finish of the night, with some time in some of Manhattan’s rooftop bars, where a cocktail is likely to set you back $14 (£11.06) and a pint of lager around $7 (£5.53).

So there are some ideas for some dates, in some of the most beautiful cities of the world, do any, in particular, take your eye? Where would you love to spend the perfect date, with your loved one?

*This is a collaborative post.
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