Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Amman?
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 Amman or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Panama City. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Panama City?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
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 Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Panama, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Panama City $102
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Panama City is $102. 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 Amman and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Panama City $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Panama City $70
Compare Hotels in Amman and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Amman 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Panama City $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $237
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem: $175
- Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Araba Border: $153
- Full-Day Private Round-Trip Transfers to Petra from Amman: $135
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Arrival Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Hotels: $133
- Private Arrival Transfer: Amman Airport to Petra Hotels: $129
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Aqaba: $103
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Transfer Panama: Playa Bonita, Panama City & Pacific Riviera: $20
- Travel in Comfort Airport Transfer Pty: $30
- Transfers to Riu Playa Blanca, The Buenaventura Golf, Rio hato: $45
- Transfers from PTY Airport to Playa Bonita or Gamboa and Back: $27
- Transfer to Panama City, Hotel and City tour - 1 night: $266
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels: $85
- Transfer from PTY/Panama City to Cruise Terminal or Back: $32
- Transfer Tocumen International Airport - Playa Blanca, Rio Hato, Buena Ventura: $75
- Transfer Tocumen Airport to Hotel Westin or Dreams Playa Bonita: $55
- Transfer Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Playa Bonita (Westin and Dreams): $38
- Transfer Panama City to Columbus Cruise Port: $50
- Transfer Panama City to Amador Cruise Port: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Amman 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 dayAmman $58Panama City $36
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Amman by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $31
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
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 Ravioli Masterclass + Dinner in Panama City center: $55
- Panama City FOOD Tour: $65
- 3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama: $70
- Street Food Tour Panama City (25+ tastings) By Paradox Experience: $95
- 4h Cooking Class in 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Panama City $66
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Aqaba Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Bubble Experience: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- "Bridge of the Americas Stand-Up Paddle Private 2 hours Tour ": $100
- 1- or 2-Night Experience in San Blas Islands: $260
- 1st Mysteries and FreeMasons Tour: $38
- 2 Days 1 Night San Blas Adventure in Pamana: $260
- 2 Days Island Hopping Adventure San Blas Islands - Private Cabin: $265
- 2-Day San Blas Adventure from Panama City with WiFi: $260
- 3 1/2 Hour Experience of Lake Gatun in Panama: $95
- 3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Casco Antiguo Panama City: $45
- 4-Hour Guided Tour of Panama Canal & Old Town & More: $150
- 4-hour tour in Panama: $105
- 5 Hours Private Panama City Tour: $200
- 5 hours Whale Watching Experience from Panama City: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Panama City $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Panama City, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East 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 Panama City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Panama City 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Panama City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Panama City?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Amman 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.