Which place is cheaper, Crete or David?
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 David or Crete?
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 David and Crete can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: David or Crete?
David
In the Pacific West of Panama, David is the capital city of Chiriqui province. The city's population of almost 150,000 is among the wealthiest in the country. There is a well established middle class and unemployment remains low in the area. The area has grown rapidly in recent years with growing commercial and banking sectors. The city is well connected to the rest of the country by the Pan American Highway.
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Panama, The Best Budget Tours to Panama, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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David Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDavid $39Crete $165
The average daily cost (per person) in David is $39, while the average daily cost in Crete is $165. 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 David and Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDavid $12Crete $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDavid $24Crete $126
Compare Hotels in David and Crete
Looking for a hotel in David or Crete? 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: David Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.David $12Crete $54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- One-Way Shared Transfer From or To Heraklion Air - Hersonissos: $18
- Heraklion Airport: Shared Transfer To/From Rethymno: $19
- One Way Shared Transfer From/To Heraklion Airport - Bali: $22
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $34
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $34
- AcquaPlus WaterPark Entrance Ticket optional Transfer: $35
- One way shared transfer from or to Chania Airport To Bali: $36
- Crete Private Transfer to&from Heraklion Airport Port all Crete: $39
- Private Transfer from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Heraklion Port: $40
- Private Transfer from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Chania Souda Port: $43
- Acqua Plus Water Park Entrance with Transfer & Lunch: $50
- Day Trip to Elafonisi Beach with Hotel Transfers: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into David or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete and David 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 dayDavid $17Crete $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $33
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $34
- Troy Dinner-Show: $41
- Spectacular Dinner-Show: $47
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $66
- Plate smashing | Greek Night with Dancing & Buffet Dinner: $68
- Rethymno: Cretan Night with Dinner and Live Music, LOCAL GUIDE: $70
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $76
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $81
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $88
- Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner: $91
- 12:00 Beer & Food Tour Chania Old Town - Crete - shore excursion: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.David $4.38Crete $28
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chania Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.16
- Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour: $11
- CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete: $18
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide: $19
- Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide: $20
- Chersonissos: Mini-Train City Highlights Tour: $21
- Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon Day Tour from Rethimno: $21
- Heraklion Market and CretAquarium Guided Tour: $22
- Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet: $22
- Heraklion: Heraklion Market & CretAquarium *SKIP The Line: $22
- Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Heraklion: Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Sightseeing Tour: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDavid -Crete $25
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- From Chania:Elafonissi Beach Day Trip, Elos, Honey & Wine Tasting: $33
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania: $42
- Authentic Crete Farm & Wine Tasting Experience from Heraklion: $51
- Cretan Wine Tasting Experience: $64
- Jeep Tour to Archanes with Wine tasting & Lunch: $111
- Cave and Cretan Brewery semi private jeep tour with lunch: $163
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages: $210
- Ecobike-Knossos Palace-Wine tasting-Olive oil tasting: $216
- Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch: $263
- Private Wine Tour: $270
- Private Wine Tour at Peza Valley - 2 Wineries and Lunch at Peza: $271
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings at Peza Valley (Lunch Included): $292
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between David and Crete, we can see that Crete is more expensive. And not only is David much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since David is in Central America and Crete is in Europe, 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 David would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in David 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 Crete would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Crete than you might in David.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is David Expensive? and Is Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, David or Crete?
Crete has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of David. When comparing the sizes of David and Crete, 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.