Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Cinque Terre?
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 Cinque Terre or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cinque Terre 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: Cinque Terre or Panama City?
Cinque Terre
Located on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, Cinque Terra consists of five seaside villages exuding a charm that dates back to medieval times. Fishing boats bob in the harbors, bringing fresh seafood to the tables of the region, while age old vineyards make for fragrant signature wines. Cinque Terre is considered to be a National Park, with its five villages earning a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List for their beauty and timelessness.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy, 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 dayCinque Terre €170Panama City €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Cinque Terre is €170, while the average daily cost in Panama City is €89. 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 Cinque Terre and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCinque Terre €72Panama City €31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCinque Terre €144Panama City €62
Compare Hotels in Cinque Terre and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Cinque Terre 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: Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cinque Terre €16Panama City €9.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cinque Terre
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Cinque Terre:
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Ferry Day Pass€15
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: $32
- VIP Private Transfer: Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Panama City Hotels: $44
- Travel in Comfort Airport Transfer Pty: $30
- Transfers to Riu Playa Blanca, The Buenaventura Golf, Rio hato: $45
- Transfers from PTY Airport to Playa Bonita or Gamboa and Back: $27
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Colon Cruise Port: $160
- Transfer from Playa Bonita or Gamboa to PTY Airport: $35
- Transfer from PTY/Panama City to Cruise Terminal or Back: $35
- Transfer Tocumen International Airport - Playa Blanca, Rio Hato, Buena Ventura: $75
- Transfer Panama City to Amador Cruise Port: $35
- Transfer Colon Cruise Port - Panama Airport: $90
- San Blas Day Trip (Transfers & Lunch included): $175
Is it cheaper to fly into Cinque Terre or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Cinque Terre 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 dayCinque Terre €72Panama City €32
Typical Food Prices in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Whole Pizza€9.50
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Panini€3.75
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€52
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Fresh Focaccia€2.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cinque Terre, Authentic Pesto Cooking Class Wine Tasting: $90
- Pesto cooking class with sea view in Riomaggiore: $182
- Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Riomaggiore: $205
- Cesarine: Sunset Spritz Masterclass with Dinner in Cinque Terre: $205
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€7.24
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:
- 3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama: $70
- Panamanian Dinner and Folkloric Show - All Inclusive Experience: $70
- Panama City by Night: Rooftop Skyline, Dinner & Folklore Show: $85
- 4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience: $95
- Embera Village Cooking Class Experience in Chagres National Park: $125
- The Real Panamanian Private Food Tour through Panama City: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cinque Terre €13Panama City €58
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cinque Terre
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Cinque Terre's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Double Kayak Rental (One Hour)€10
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Bagni Eden Beach Club Umbrella€16
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Cinque Terre Card (One Day)€5.00
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Cinque Terre Card (Three Days)€12
Tours and Activities in Cinque Terre
For Cinque Terre, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Hour One-Way Sunset Boat Tour from Monterosso to La Spezia: $108
- 3-Hour Private Boat Tour of the Cinque Terre: $228
- 5 TERRE : Custom Boat Tour! Local captain. Max 5 guests: $124
- Cinque Terre Boat Tour Departing from Monterosso: $82
- Cinque Terre Boat Tour Departing from Monterosso: $81
- Cinque Terre Boat Tour from Monterosso: $102
- Cinque Terre Boat Tour with Drinks & Pesto Tasting: $96
- Cinque Terre Day or Sunset Boat Tour and Aperitif: $83
- Cinque Terre Daytime Boat Tour : escape into beauty and color: $136
- Cinque Terre Hybrid Boat Tour from Monterosso: $136
- Cinque Terre Lunch boat tour: $217
- Cinque Terre Shared Tour with Swim Stops: $126
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
- 3 1/2 Hour Experience of Lake Gatun in Panama: $95
- 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
- 5-Hour Tour of Panama City, Panama from Tocumen Airport: $130
- 5-hour tour in Panama by a Local Guide: $39
- 5hour tour of Panama City and Panama Canal - Shared or Private: $65
- 5hrs Panama City and Canal Tour + Amenities: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCinque Terre €6.71Panama City €16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Cinque Terre
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Cinque Terre:
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Glass of Local Wine€2.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Cinque Terre
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cinque Terre:
- Wine Tasting Experience at Torre Bertram: $34
- Cinque Terre Course of Pesto and Wine Tasting in Vernazza: $71
- BarCa Winery Cinqueterre Trekking & Wine Tasting & Pesto Class: $74
- Cinque terre wine tour and tasting with the somelier: $81
- Private Cinque Terre Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings: $159
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting in Cinque Terre: $182
- Seaview Wine Tasting Cinque Terre Wine School: $183
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cinque Terre and Panama City, we can see that Cinque Terre is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cinque Terre 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 Cinque Terre Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cinque Terre or Panama City?
Panama City has a larger population, and is about 260 times larger than the population of Cinque Terre. When comparing the sizes of Cinque Terre 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.