"Jersey Shore" Dollars and Sense: How much did the trip to Italy cost and was it worth it?

Snooki and the rest of the female cast members in Florence, Italy

MTV had to spend a lot of money in order to take the show, Jersey Shore to Florence, Italy. According to the Hollywood Reporter, here are some of the expenses that the production company had to pay.
220,000 for shipping gear
500,000 for 27 security people
250,000 for food budget
275,000 for air flight
   20,000 for helicopter for aerial views
This is just part of the list to make the show happen. It doesn't include salaries for the cast.