Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ankara 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 Ankara 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: Ankara or Panama City?
Ankara
Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Panama.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $110Panama City $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $110, while the average daily cost in Panama City is $86. 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 Ankara and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $54Panama City $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $108Panama City $70
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Ankara 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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $35Panama City $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:
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Metro Ride$0.04
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Short Taxi Ride$0.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $111
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $111
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $106
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $106
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $67
- Private transfer: Ankara Airport (ESB) to Ankara: $40
- Private transfer: Ankara to Ankara Airport (ESB): $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Accommodation and transfers for cruise departures from Puerto de Colón: $135
- Airport TRANSFER 1 way Tocumen Howard BLB Albrook Rio Hato Colon: $28
- Airport To City Hotel transfer: $50
- 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
- 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: $39
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Bonita/Gamboa - Round-Trip Transfer: $78
- Panama Airport Transfer from Tocumen PTY to Playa Blanca: $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Ankara 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 dayAnkara $31Panama City $21
Typical Food Prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
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A Quick Lunch$0.34
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$8.25
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:
- Panama Evening Food Tour: $60
- Night Out Experience (360 Panoramic Views + Dinner Show): $60
- Panama City FOOD Tour: $65
- 4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience: $85
- Panama: 10-Recipe Boozy Panamanian Cooking Class + Dinner: $85
- E-Tickets Emotions Dinner Theater Live Show Admission: $99
- 4 hours dinner and cocktail activity in Panama: $100
- Folkloric Dance & Typical Dinner at Sabroso Panamá: $125
- The 'Real' Panamanian Private Food Tour: $200
- Street Food Tour in Panama with a Local Guide: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $32Panama City $66
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Underground City$0.23
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $33
- Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $32
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $223
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
- Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- Night Tour: $20
- Panama: Highlights Bike Tour in Casco Viejo & Cinta Costera: $24
- Panama : Must-See Sites Walking Tour With A Guide: $25
- Walking tour in Casco Viejo with locals: $27
- Best Bike tour to Old Town with locals: $27
- Bike tour in Old City and Panama City by local guide: $28
- Bike Tour Panamá City and the Old Town: $28
- Walking tour through the Hidden treasures of Casco Viejo: $30
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour: $32
- POIN Swing Experience: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $14Panama City $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Panama City, we can see that Ankara is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe 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 Ankara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ankara 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 Ankara Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Panama City?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Ankara 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.