A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bratislava vs. Panama City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bratislava or Panama City?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Bratislava 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: Bratislava or Panama City?

Bratislava

The capital and largest city of Slovakia, Bratislava is set on the shores of the Danube River near the borders of Austria and Hungary. While the city is skirted by mountains and vineyards, its 18th century old town center is crossed with cobbled walkways and surrounded by historic landmarks and architecture. One such monument is the Bratislava Castle, set atop a hill overlooking it all-the old town, the river, and the bustle of people in the charming city below.

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 Slovakia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Slovakia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City.


Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Bratislava?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Bratislava Prices
    Slovakia Prices
    Panama City Prices
    Panama Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Bratislava 155
    Panama City 93

The average daily cost (per person) in Bratislava is €155, while the average daily cost in Panama City is €93. 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 Bratislava and Panama City in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bratislava 49
    Panama City 32
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bratislava 98
    Panama City 64
Compare Hotels in Bratislava and Panama City

Looking for a hotel in Bratislava 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.

Hotels in Bratislava


Hotels in Panama City


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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: Bratislava Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bratislava 26
    Panama City 9.82

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bratislava

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bratislava:

  • Budapest: Transfer to Prague via scenic Bratislava: $475
  • Bratislava-Budapest One-Way Sightseeing Transfer: $295
  • Private Transfer from Bratislava to Budapest with 2h of Sightseeing: $202
  • Bratislava - Budapest Transfer: $199
  • Bratislava Airport BTS to Poprad - Arrival Private Transfer: $169
  • Private Transfer from Bratislava Airport to Hotel: $161
  • One Way Private Transfer From Bratislava To Vienna Airport: $152
  • Private Transfer from Bratislava to Budapest, English-speaking driver: $137
  • Vienna Airport VIE to Bojnice Resorts Round Trip Private Transfer: $131
  • Private Transfer From Bratislava To Vienna, 2h Stop in Schlosshof: $125
  • Private Transfer From Bratislava To Vienna Airport, 2 Hour Stop: $110
  • Private Transfer from Bratislava City to Vienna City: $98

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City

Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks): $14
  • Private One-way Airport Transfer from Panamá to Tocumen Airport : $18
  • Private transfer Panama City - Fort Amador Cruise Terminal: $19
  • Panama: Private transfer to Tocumen Airport: $20
  • Transfer Airport - City / Min 2 pax: $20
  • Panama: Private Transfer from Tocumen Airport: $20
  • Transfer from Panama City to Amador Cruise Terminal: $20
  • Private Transfer Tocumen Airport to Panama City or Beach: $20
  • Tocumen Airport Private Transfer. Arrivals / Departures: $27
  • Airport TRANSFER 1 way Tocumen Howard BLB Albrook Rio Hato Colon: $28
  • Panama city to Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY)- Private Transfer: $28
  • Transfer Airport to Hotel Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita: $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Bratislava or Panama City?

Prices for flights to both Panama City and Bratislava 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bratislava 78
    Panama City 33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bratislava

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bratislava.

  • Dinner with Cruise on the Danube River: $62
  • Bratislava Christmas Market Food Tour: $76
  • Local Beer & Food Tour: $142
  • Bratislava Traditional Food Tour: $175

Typical Food Prices in Panama City

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Panama City:


  • Sandwich
    7.59

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
  • 4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience: $85
  • Night Out Experience (360 Panoramic Views + Dinner Show): $85
  • Panama: 10-Recipe Boozy Panamanian Cooking Class + Dinner: $85
  • E-Tickets Emotions Dinner Theater Live Show Admission: $99
  • Folkloric Dance & Typical Dinner at Sabroso Panamá: $125

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bratislava 30
    Panama City 61

Tours and Activities in Bratislava

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bratislava are as follows:

  • Magic Christmas tour in Komarno: $234
  • 2 Hour Sightseeing Tour of Bratislava: $45
  • Banska Stiavnica from Bratislava, UNESCO Day Tour: $251
  • Bratislava 2 hours walking tour with beer tasting: $54
  • Bratislava Big Castle Tour by Presporacik: $18
  • Bratislava Card with Public Transport Option & Walking Tour: $25
  • Bratislava Castle Neighbourhood: Walking Tour - Audioguide: $8.04
  • Bratislava Castle in 1 Day - Walking Tour Audioguide 7 languages: $7.27
  • Bratislava Center in 1 Day: Walking Tour - Audioguide: $8.04
  • Bratislava Christmas Market Tour with A Local Guide: $70
  • Bratislava City Private Walking Tour: $43
  • Bratislava City Sightseeing Afternoon Walking Tour: $25

Tours and Activities in Panama City

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.

  • Bike Tour and visit to Old Town: $22
  • Panama : Must-See Sites Walking Tour With A Guide: $25
  • Panama City Must-see Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide: $25
  • Panama: Highlights Bike Tour in Casco Viejo & Cinta Costera: $26
  • Panama Canal Zone Bike Adventure: $27
  • Walking tour in Casco Viejo with locals: $27
  • Best Bike tour to Old Town with locals: $27
  • City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
  • City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
  • Walking tour through the Hidden treasures of Casco Viejo: $30
  • Sunset Walking Tour at Casco Viejo El Chorrillo and the fish market: $30
  • Bike tour in Old City and Panama City by local guide: $31

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bratislava 19
    Panama City 17

Sample the Local Flavors in Bratislava

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bratislava:

  • Quick Wine Tasting in Michalská: $11
  • Quick Wine Tasting in Michalská: $11
  • Wine Tasting with Sommelier in Bratislava: $14
  • Wine Tasting with Sommelier: $15
  • Wine Tasting in city center: $16
  • Wine Tasting Experience in the Dark: $20
  • Wine Tasting IN THE DARK!: $21
  • Private Pub Crawl Tour with Local Guide in Bratislava: $30
  • Devin Castle Tour with Wine Tasting: $158
  • Bratislava City Wine Tasting Tour: $164
  • Little Carpathian Wine Tour: $201
  • Small Carpathian Wine Tasting and Red Stone Castle Tour: $213


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bratislava and Panama City, we can see that Bratislava is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bratislava 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 Bratislava would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bratislava 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 Bratislava Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bratislava or Panama City?

Bratislava has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Bratislava 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.