Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Alexandria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Alexandria or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Alexandria and Panama City can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Alexandria or Panama City?
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
Panama City
Panama City is the cosmopolitan capital city of the country of Panama. With a population of almost 900,000 and almost 1.5 million in the metropolitan area, it's a very diverse city with expat residents from all over the world. You don't have to search far to find someone who speaks English, and many Panamanians are quite helpful and friendly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Panama, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City.
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Alexandria Prices
Egypt PricesPanama City Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAlexandria $20Panama City $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Alexandria is $20, while the average daily cost in Panama City is $101. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Alexandria and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAlexandria $7.65Panama City $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAlexandria $15Panama City $70
Compare Hotels in Alexandria and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Alexandria or Panama City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Alexandria Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Alexandria $2.38Panama City $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station$0.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
- From Private Transfer to Luxor: $249
- Private transfer from Luxor to Alexandria: $240
- Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt or vice versa: $134
- Private Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria To Cairo: $130
- Pick Up Transfers From Alexandria Borg Al Arab Airport To Cairo: $130
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Cairo: $85
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo Int Airport (CAI): $70
- Private One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo and Giza Hotels: $68
- transfer from Alexandria to Cairo airport, Cairo & Giza hotels: $45
- Private Transfer From Alexandria City To Cairo Airport: $45
- Borg El Arab Arrival & Departure Transfers: $40
- Private Transfer from Alexandria Airport (HBE) to Alexandria: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private round trip transfer service for layover flights : $39
- " Book your Private Transfer to Panama Airport : $30
- Airport TRANSFER 1 way Tocumen Howard BLB Albrook Rio Hato Colon: $28
- Arrival Private Transfer Panama PTY Airport to City by Luxury SUV: $84
- Arrival Private Transfer Panama PTY Airport to Panama City by SUV: $75
- Arrival Transfer Panama Tocumen Airport PTY to Panama by Sprinter: $152
- Ciudad De Panamá Private Transfer from City to Airport (PTY): $16
- Luxury SUV Private Transfer Panama City to Panama PTY Airport: $84
- PTY Airport Transfer Service To Panama City: $28
- PTY Tocumen Airport Private Transfer One Way or Round Trip!: $45
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Bonita/Gamboa - Private Transfer: $38
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Bonita/Gamboa - Round-Trip Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Alexandria or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Alexandria change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAlexandria $11Panama City $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
- Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt: $35
- Alexandria Food Tour: $50
- Alexandria food Tour taste the Egyptian traditional food: $60
- From Giza: Sound&light show, Giza pyramids and Dinner on the Nile: $94
Typical Food Prices in Panama City
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Panama City:
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Sandwich$8.27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Panama City
For Panama City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Panamanian Dinner and Folkloric Show Ticket with Pickup: $60
- Panama Evening Food Tour: $60
- 4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience: $85
- Night Out Experience (360 Panoramic Views + Dinner Show): $85
- Panama: 10-Recipe Boozy Panamanian Cooking Class + Dinner: $85
- Folkloric Dance & Typical Dinner at Sabroso Panamá: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Alexandria $3.35Panama City $66
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Alamain Private Day Tour from Alexandria Port : $160
- Day Tour to Alamein and Alexandria: $169
- National Museum and Egyptian museum Private Tour in Egypt: $258
- Overnight Tour To Cairo from Alexandria Port: $270
- 2 Days-Alexandria & Pyramids Tour + Museum (Start Cairo Or Alex): $125
- 6-Hour Day Tour in Alexandria: $95
- Alamein full day tour from Alexandria: $95
- Alexandria : Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria: $130
- Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria: $150
- Alexandria By Night Private Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage Ride: $75
- Alexandria By Night Private Tour By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour: $55
- Alexandria By Night Private Tour By Horse Carriage Ride And Free Walking Tour : $55
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- Bike Tour and visit to Old Town: $22
- Panama : Must-See Sites Walking Tour With A Guide: $24
- Panama City Must-see Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide: $25
- Panama: Highlights Bike Tour in Casco Viejo & Cinta Costera: $26
- Best Bike tour to Old Town with locals: $27
- Walking tour in Casco Viejo with locals: $27
- Half-Day Casco Viejo The Real City Guided with a Local Touch Tour: $28
- Walking tour through the Hidden treasures of Casco Viejo: $30
- walking tour in Casco Antiguo !: $30
- City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- Transportation From Airport To Port Of Cruises In Colon: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAlexandria $1.29Panama City $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Alexandria and Panama City, we can see that Panama City is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Alexandria is in Africa and Panama City is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Panama City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Panama City than you might in Alexandria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Alexandria Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Alexandria or Panama City?
Alexandria has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Alexandria and Panama City, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.