Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Delphi?
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 Delphi or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delphi 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: Delphi or Panama City?
Delphi
Proclaimed to be the center of the world by the ancient Greeks, Delphi and its ruins exist on the sloping mountainside of Mount Parnassus. With breathtaking views just over the cliffs, one cannot help but marvel at the sweeping valley dotted with olive trees all the way down to the sea. The beauty of it all truly brings one to a place where they understand why Delphi was marked as the center of the earth.
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 G Adventures Tours to Greece, The Best 3-Day Tours from Athens, 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 dayDelphi €129Panama City €88
The average daily cost (per person) in Delphi is €129, while the average daily cost in Panama City is €88. 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 Delphi and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelphi €59Panama City €30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelphi €118Panama City €60
Compare Hotels in Delphi and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Delphi 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: Delphi Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delphi €8.57Panama City €9.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from PTY to Playa Blanca resorts: $225
- Private Transfer from Panama City or PTY Airport to Beach Resort: $220
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Decameron - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $212
- Private Transfer from Panama City Airport to Beach Resorts: $175
- San Blas Day Trip (Transfers & Lunch included): $175
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Colon Cruise Port: $160
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Blanca Round-Trip Private Transfer: $160
- Panama Tocumen Airport(PTY) to Colón Round-Trip Private Transfer: $155
- Private Transfer from Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Colón resorts: $149
- Transfer Hotel/Airport to Resorts in Playa - return or return: $125
- Private Transfer Tocumen Airport - Linton Bay Marina: $90
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Delphi or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Delphi 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 dayDelphi €63Panama City €31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delphi
For Delphi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking with Lydia, a Greek mom! Farm to table ingredients!: $85
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€7.13
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:
- Panamanian Ravioli Masterclass + Dinner in Panama City center: $55
- Panama City FOOD Tour: $65
- 3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama: $70
- Street Food Tour Panama City (28+ tastings) By Paradox Experience: $95
- 4h Cooking Class in 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $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.Delphi €11Panama City €57
Tours and Activities in Delphi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Delphi.
- Delphi Archaeological Site &Museum ticket with 3D Audiovisual: $46
- Delphi Archaeological Site Self-Guided Audio Tour No Ticket: $9.99
- Delphi Entry Ticket & Virtual Reality Audio Guided Tour: $35
- Delphi Guided Walking Tour and Admission Ticket: $216
- Delphi Self-Guided Tour with 3D Models & Audio (No Ticket): $8.32
- Delphi Self-Guided Tour with 3D Models & Audio (No Ticket): $7.96
- Delphi Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Phone (no ticket): $12
- Delphi Site & Museum with Multilingual 3D Audiovisual Tour: $41
- Delphi Skip-The-Line Private Tour with Archaeological Guide: $241
- Delphi Skip-The-Line Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Admission: $204
- Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audio: $33
- Archaeological Site & Museum Ticket with Audio Tour: $40
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- #1 Walking Tour of Casco Viejo Panama with Lunch included: $70
- "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 1 Night San Blas Adventure in Pamana: $260
- 3 1/2 Hour Experience of Lake Gatun in Panama: $95
- 3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Casco Antiguo Panama City: $45
- 4-hour tour in Panama: $105
- 5 Hours Private Panama City Tour: $200
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelphi €13Panama City €16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delphi and Panama City, we can see that Delphi is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Delphi 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 Delphi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Delphi 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 Delphi Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delphi or Panama City?
Delphi has a larger population, and is about 35% larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Delphi 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.