Which place is cheaper, David or Geneva?
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 Geneva or David?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Geneva and David. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Geneva or David?
Geneva
Geneva is the second largest city in Switzerland and was previously the home for the United Nations Headquarters. The UN is now housed in New York City, but there is still a very strong presence in Geneva. Geneva is not known to be as energetic as some other European cities, but if you search it out, then you're sure to find some interesting places and lively nightlife. It's a very international city, in part because of the heavy UN presence, giving it an interesting feel. It is a French speaking city, and advertisements, signs, and television are all done in French.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Switzerland, The Best Adventure Tours to Switzerland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City.
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Geneva Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGeneva $288David $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Geneva is $288, while the average daily cost in David is $39. 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 Geneva and David in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGeneva $168David $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGeneva $336David $24
Compare Hotels in Geneva and David
Looking for a hotel in Geneva or David? 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: Geneva Hotel Prices and David Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Geneva $11David $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Geneva
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Geneva:
- Transfer from Geneva to Chamonix: $18
- From One-Way Transfer from Geneva Airport to Morzine: $23
- Transfer from Geneva airport to hotel or home: $50
- VIP Transfer: $83
- Airport Transfer: Geneva Airport GVA to Geneva by Business Car: $83
- Arrival Transfer from Geneva Airport GVA to Geneva by Sedan: $90
- Geneva to Geneva Airport (GVA)- Departure Private Transfer: $94
- Geneva Airport (GVA) to Geneva - Arrival Private Transfer: $94
- Airport Transfer: Geneva to Geneva Airport GVA by Business Car: $99
- Arrival Transfer: Geneva Airport GVA to Geneva by Business Car: $99
- Departure Transfer: Geneva to Geneva Airport GVA by Business Car: $99
- Private Transfer from Geneva Hotels to Geneva Airport: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Geneva or David?
Prices for flights to both David and Geneva 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 dayGeneva $105David $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Geneva
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Geneva.
- City Tour and Fondue Cooking Class, Swiss Folklore: $223
- Taste Geneva – A Full Food Tour of Swiss Flavors by Do Eat Better: $225
- Geneva City Tour with Cooking Class: $228
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Geneva $35David $4.37
Tours and Activities in Geneva
Here are a few actual costs in Geneva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Highlights of Dark History Quest Experience: $5.94
- Geneva Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $8.32
- From Brunswick Monument to the Botanical Garden: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Geneva Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Geneva (International District) City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.04
- Geneva Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.51
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Geneva’s Old Town: $12
- The Many Faces of Self-Guided Audio City Tour: $13
- Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Many Faces of Geneva: $13
- Unusual Audio Tour of Geneva: $21
- 50-Minute Lake Geneva Cruise: $24
- Audioguided sightseeing cruise of Geneva: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGeneva $26David -
Sample the Local Flavors in Geneva
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Geneva:
- Geneva Countryside Wine tasting, Aperitif, Castle By E-bike: $175
- Swiss Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour in Vaud: $262
- Lavaux, Chexbres, and Valais Wine Tasting Tour: $450
- Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting by TukTuk: $541
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Geneva and David, we can see that Geneva is more expensive. And not only is David much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Geneva is in Europe and David 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 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 Geneva would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Geneva 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 Geneva Expensive? and Is David Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Geneva or David?
Geneva has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of David. When comparing the sizes of Geneva and David, 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.