Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Birmingham?
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Panama City can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Birmingham or Panama City?
Birmingham
Birmingham, England, is often known as Britain's second-largest city. It is located in the western Midlands of England. Birmingham is nearly in the center of England, so almost all rail and motorways cross here. The city gained popularity and status during the industrial revolution and is still one of the main cities for industrial production and power, ranging from electricity to metal. Because of its importance as an industrial hub, it is one of the most populated cities in England. In more recent years, Birmingham has done a lot to add to the overall cultural scene of the city with the addition of museums and art.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Budget Tours to Panama, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City.
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Birmingham Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBirmingham £161Panama City £75
The average daily cost (per person) in Birmingham is £161, while the average daily cost in Panama City is £75. 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 Birmingham and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBirmingham £66Panama City £26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBirmingham £132Panama City £52
Compare Hotels in Birmingham and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Birmingham 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: Birmingham Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Birmingham £25Panama City £7.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Birmingham
Also for Birmingham, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- UK: Birmingham Transfers to Heathrow Airport: $369
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham city centre to Birmingham Airport: $126
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham Airport to City centre: $123
- Birmingham to Birmingham Airport BHX - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Birmingham - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport BHX to Birmingham in Business Car: $69
- Departure Private Transfers from Birmingham to Airport BHX in Business Car: $69
- Private Birmingham Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $64
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Oxford: $17
- Manchester Airport : Bus transferring to/from Birmingham: $11
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Birmingham: $7.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Panama 2 days / 1 night : hotel, transfers and city tour: $278
- Transfer to Panama City, Hotel and City tour - 1 night: $266
- Private Transfer from PTY to Playa Blanca resorts: $224
- Private Transfer from Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Playa Blanca resorts: $224
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Coronado/Gorgona - Round-Trip Transfer: $211
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Decameron - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $211
- San Blas Day Trip (Transfers & Lunch included): $175
- Private Transfer from Panama City Airport to Beach Resorts: $175
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Colon Cruise Port: $160
- Miraflores Visitor Center Ticket & Transfer: $155
- Private Transfer from Panama Airport (PTY) to Colón Resorts: $148
- Private Transfer from Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Colón resorts: $148
Is it cheaper to fly into Birmingham or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Birmingham 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 dayBirmingham £66Panama City £27
Typical Food Prices in Birmingham
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Birmingham:
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Two Subs at Birmingham Bus Station£5.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Birmingham
For Birmingham, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self Guided Half Day Food Tour in Birmingham: $94
- Delicious Healthy Cooking Classes: $121
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£6.14
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
- Panamanian Dinner and Folkloric Show Ticket with Pickup: $65
- Panama City FOOD Tour: $65
- 3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama: $70
- E-Tickets Emotions Dinner Live Show Admission: $75
- Afro-Panamanian Cooking Class with Meal: $75
- Street Food Tour with 24 Tastings: $75
- Street Food Tour Panama (25+ tastings) By Paradox Experience: $90
- 4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience: $95
- 4h Cooking Class in 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $95
- Panama: 10-Recipe Boozy Panamanian Cooking Class + Dinner: $95
- Folkloric Dance & Typical Dinner at Sabroso Panamá: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Birmingham £48Panama City £49
Tours and Activities in Birmingham
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Birmingham.
- 2.5-Hours Walking Tour of Birmingham into Black Heritage Madiba: $19
- Birmingham : Must-see Attractions Private Walking Tour: $81
- Birmingham : Private Custom Walking Tour With a Local Guide: $93
- Birmingham Bricks and Canals Self Guided Tour with App: $6.99
- Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm): $19
- Birmingham Gangs Nighttime Historical Walking Tour with Pub Stops: $34
- Birmingham History Tour: $16
- Birmingham Must-see Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide: $82
- Birmingham Private Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Birmingham Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $94
- Birmingham Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $284
- Birmingham Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.46
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- “Bike Tour Casco Viejo and Panama City Discover the Essence: $40
- "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 Island Hopping Adventure San Blas Islands - Private Cabin: $265
- 2 Hours Private Luxury Tour in a Convertible Car in Panama City: $255
- 2 Nights in San Blas - Shared Cabin + Meals + Boat Tour: $179
- 3 Hour Airport Tour from Tocumen: $125
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBirmingham £11Panama City £14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Birmingham and Panama City, we can see that Birmingham is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Birmingham 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 Birmingham would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Birmingham 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 Birmingham Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Birmingham or Panama City?
Birmingham has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Birmingham 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.