Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Antalya?
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 Antalya or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Panama City? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Panama City?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Panama, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City.
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Antalya Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $108Panama City $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $108, 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 Antalya and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $36Panama City $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $72Panama City $70
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Antalya 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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $72Panama City $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ANTALYA:Private Transfer Cappadocia & Antalya City Center: $575
- antalya to cappadocia/cappadocia to antalya private transfer: $535
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kemer Transfer - Comfort: $244
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kaleici Transfer - Supercars: $229
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Konyaalti Transfer - Supercars: $229
- Antalya Airport: Private Transfer to Patara: $228
- Private Transfer to Antalya Airport: $228
- Aspendos Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight with Hotel Transfer: $225
- Private Transfer From Antalya Airport To Finike / Demre: $212
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Polatlı Hotels: $183
- Ankara Polatlı Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $183
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Lara Transfer - Premium: $175
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP transfers from the Airport to your Hotel in Panama: $40
- 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: $37
- Transfer to Panama City, Hotel and City tour - 1 night: $266
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Colon Cruise Port: $160
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Playa Blanca Hotels: $90
- Transfer from Panama City Hotel to Tocumen Airport: $23
- Transfer from PTY/Panama City to Cruise Terminal or Back: $35
- Transfer from Downtown Panama City to PTY Airport: $24
- Transfer Tocumen International Airport - Playa Blanca, Rio Hato, Buena Ventura: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Antalya 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 dayAntalya $29Panama City $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Land of Legends Night Show w/Dinner: $11
- Antalya/Side/Alanya: Land of Legends Night Show with Dinner: $29
- Sunset Cruise with Waterfalls, Dinner & Drinks: $31
- From Suluada Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
- Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $50
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show and Dinner at Aspendos from Kemer: $63
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $63
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $76
- Turkish Breakfast Cooking with a Local Mom in Antalya: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $90
- Antalya Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $98
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$8.26
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
- 3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama: $70
- Panamanian Dinner and Folkloric Show - All Inclusive Experience: $70
- Street Food Tour Panama City (25+ tastings) By Paradox Experience: $95
- Embera Village Cooking Class Experience in Chagres National Park: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $30Panama City $66
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- # Antalya City Tour 2 Waterfalls, Boat Trip –All Tickets Included: $17
- 2-Day Guided Cappadocia Tour with Cave Hotel Option From Antalya: $60
- 3 Different Natural Wonders Waterfall Tours in ANTALYA: $59
- 6-Hour Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Open-Buffet Lunch from Antalya: $42
- 90-minute Canoe or Sup Experience in Antalya: $66
- ATV Adventure Antalya with Hotel Pick-Up: $44
- ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour in Antalya, Alanya, Belek, Side & Kemer: $40
- Adrasan & Suluada (Turkish Maldives) Island Boat Tour: $39
- Alanya, Side & Green Canyon Boat & Swim Tour: $56
- Ancient Ruins and Secret Caves Tour from Alanya-Syedra to Cragum: $50
- Antalya & Belek: Gorge Walking & Rafting Tour with Lunch: $62
- Antalya & Kemer: 2 Dives Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch: $23
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 Hours Private Luxury Tour in a Convertible Car in Panama City: $255
- 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 Hours Private City Tour & Canal in Panama: $70
- 4-hour tour in Panama: $105
- 5 Hours Private Layover Tour: $165
- 5 hour tour in Panama City: $35
- 5-Hour Tour of Panama City, Panama from Tocumen Airport: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $13Panama City $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Antalya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antalya:
- Antalya's Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $26
When comparing the travel costs between Antalya and Panama City, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Antalya is in Europe and Panama City is in Central America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Panama City?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 86% larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Antalya 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.