Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Berlin?
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 Berlin or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Panama City, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Berlin or Panama City?
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
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 Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Cultural Tours in Germany, 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 dayBerlin €175Panama City €87
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €175, while the average daily cost in Panama City is €87. 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 Berlin and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBerlin €64Panama City €30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin €128Panama City €60
Compare Hotels in Berlin and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Berlin 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: Berlin Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Berlin €18Panama City €9.20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket€1.40
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Bahn Ticket€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer to Hanover or Hanover to Berlin: $896
- Vienna: Private transfer Berlin to Vienna: $797
- private transfer to Prague or from Prague to Berlin: $686
- Private transfer to Dresden or Dresden to Berlin: $605
- Private Minivan Transfer with Driver and Guide: $524
- Private Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $399
- Classic Remise Private Tour with Transfer: $294
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Terezin Concentration Camp stop: $284
- Private Transfer: Berlin to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg - Port/Harbor transport: $279
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Prague, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $261
- One-way Transfer from/to Brandenburg Airport: $200
- Berlin Private Airport/Hotels Transfer Service | English Speaking: $186
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Panama City or PTY Airport to Beach Resort: $220
- Private Transfer from Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Playa Blanca resorts: $219
- Private Transfer from PTY to Playa Blanca resorts: $219
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Coronado/Gorgona - Round-Trip Transfer: $206
- San Blas Day Trip (Transfers & Lunch included): $175
- Private Transfer from Panama City Hotels to Colón Cruise Port: $153
- Private Transfer from Panama Airport (PTY) to Colón Resorts: $145
- Private Transfer from Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Colón resorts: $145
- Transfer Hotel/Airport to Resorts in Playa - return or return: $125
- Panama Tocumen Airport PTY to Coronado/Gorgona - Arrival Transfer: $103
- Private Transfer Tocumen Airport - Linton Bay Marina: $90
- Premium Private Transfer : Airport to Hotel Panama city: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Berlin 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 dayBerlin €90Panama City €31
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go€5.00
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Turkish Sandwich€2.00
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Currywurst€2.00
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2 Pho Noodles€9.00
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)€60
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Mauer Park (2)€11
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Coffees at Impala€7.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- International Dinner and Drinks Evening in Berlin: $7.18
- English Stand-Up Comedy Show with Free Pizza and Free Shots: $17
- English Comedy Show with Pizza and Shots in Central Berlin: $20
- English Comedy Show with Pizza and Shots in Central Berlin: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Mitte Culinary Food Tour: $51
- Berlin Mitte Culinary – The Food Tour: $57
- Berlin Food Tour: Taste the Best with a Full Meal & Beer: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Disco - Acrobatics Dinner and Dance - Variety Theater in Berlin: $79
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $81
- Candlelight dinner for two – Italian night in Berlin: $81
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€7.11
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 Food Tour Local Markets Immersion (Tasting tour + Lunch): $50
- Unique Ravioli Fusion Cooking Class with lunch in Panama City: $55
- 3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama: $70
- Street Food Tour Panama (25+ tastings) By Paradox Experience: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Berlin €22Panama City €57
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)€20
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- "Rock around the Clock" - The Fifties Special Ticket: $58
- 1-hour Sightseeing Boat Cruise Through Historic City Center: $25
- 1h Sightseeing Cruise on Historic Steamship Kaiser Friedrich: $25
- 2 Hours Berlin E-Scooter Tour: $64
- 2-H Fabulous Berlin Historical Guided Fat Tire Tour: $76
- 2-Hour Luxurious Private VIP - Berlin Fat Tire Tour: $99
- 2-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $80
- 5h Berlin private Tour with Guide, Chauffeur & Photographer: $640
- 5h Potsdam private tour with Guide, Chauffeur & Photographer: $652
- AXE THROWING EXPERIENCE IN BERLIN: $29
- Albert Einstein in Berlin Private Guided Tour: $178
- Albert Einstein in Berlin Private Guided Tour: $179
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
- 2 Days Island Hopping Adventure San Blas Islands - Private Cabin: $265
- 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 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 hour tour in Panama City: $35
- 5hour tour of Panama City and Panama Canal - Shared or Private: $65
- 6-Hour Culture and Nature Tour in Embera Tribe - All Included: $155
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBerlin €16Panama City €16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Pub Crawl, Bars, Beats & Insider Stories: $11
- Pub Crawl & Party with Free Shots & VIP Club Access: $12
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $17
- Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $19
- Cirque du Burlesque Berlin show ticket: $21
- Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $22
- Original Pub Crawl Berlin: $23
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $29
- Sip Up Comedy - Stand Up Comedy with Wine Tasting: $31
- Ludwig's Queer Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Wine on Canvas - Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting: $47
- Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Panama City, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Berlin 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Berlin or Panama City?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Berlin 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.