Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Jodhpur?
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 Jodhpur or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jodhpur and Panama City can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Jodhpur or Panama City?
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.
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 Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJodhpur $42Panama City $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $42, while the average daily cost in Panama City is $101. 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 Jodhpur and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJodhpur $14Panama City $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJodhpur $28Panama City $70
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur 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: Jodhpur Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jodhpur $6.18Panama City $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 3-Day City Tour of Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada with Transfer: $220
- Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur with lunch: $214
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Agra Via Pushkar : $157
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Delhi Via Pushkar: $149
- One-Way Transfer from Jodhpur to Jaipur via Pushkar With Lunch: $147
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Delhi by a/c car: $139
- Private Transfer From JodhpurTo Ahmedabad: $107
- Royal Jodhpur - A Heritage Walking Tour with private transfers: $100
- Private Transfer From Jodhpur To Ranthmbore: $99
- private transfer from jodhpur to jaisalmer with osian temple: $96
- Jaipur: Private Transfer to/from Jodhpur: $75
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers from PTY Airport to Playa Bonita or Gamboa and Back: $20
- Transfers: $37
- Transfer to Panama City, Hotel and City tour - 1 night: $266
- Transfer to Panama Canal (Miraflores Locks): $14
- Transfer to BIKINI BEACH (for ages 18+) or Santa Clara: $300
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to hotels in Gamboa or Viceversa: $30
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Panama City Hotels : $25
- Transfer from Playa Bonita or Gamboa to PTY Airport: $35
- Transfer from Panama City Hotel to Tocumen Airport: $23
- Transfer from PTY/Panama City to Cruise Terminal or to the Marina: $32
- Transfer from Downtown Panama City to PTY Airport: $24
- Transfer Tocumen International Airport - Playa Blanca, Rio Hato, Buena Ventura: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Jodhpur 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 dayJodhpur $21Panama City $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- chai and pakora cooking class: $12
- Experience Indian Food Cooking Session At Local Family: $20
- Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $21
- Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
- street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $23
- Jodhpur : Dakshika Private Cooking Class: $24
- Jodhpur Food Tour: $25
- 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $25
- Jodhpur 11 Dishes Cooking Class With REKHA Pick Up & Drop OF: $26
- Vegetarian Cooking Class with a Local Family: $28
- Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $29
- Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience : $29
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$8.24
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:
- Panama Evening Food Tour: $60
- Street Food Tour in Panama City with 24 samples and secret drinks: $69
- Afro-Panamanian Cooking Class with Meal: $75
- Street Food Tour with 24 Tastings: $75
- Cooking Class in Panama City with 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $95
- 4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience: $95
- Panama: 10-Recipe Boozy Panamanian Cooking Class + Dinner: $95
- Folkloric Dance & Typical Dinner at Sabroso Panamá: $110
- Embera Village Cooking Class Experience in Chagres National Park: $125
- The Real Panamanian Private Food Tour through Panama City: $205
- Street Food Tour in Panama with a Local Guide: $263
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jodhpur $11Panama City $66
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Fort Entrance for Two$5.68
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Astrology Reading$3.97
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Guided Tour of Jodhpur with Hari: $21
- Jodhpur city tour with Private guide and car: $120
- "Taj Mahal" Tour by India's Fastest Train (Gatiman Express): $5.64
- 2 Days Safari Tour in Jawai and Jodphur: $200
- 3 Days Jodhpur Cab And Driver City Tour in Jodhpur: $52
- 3 Days Private Jodhpur City Tour With Village Tour & Desert Safari: $154
- 3-Day Jaisalmer Tour From Jodhpur: $270
- Agra: Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
- Agra: Sunrise Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour: $6.76
- All Inclusive Jodhpur Tour Car, Guide, Hotel & Entry Tickets: $108
- Best Private Day Tour Of Jodhpur: $65
- Bishnoi Village :Safari tour: $51
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- Canopy-ziplining Adventures in Anton Valley: $195
- Gatun Lake Panamá Wildlife Adventure Guided Experience: $159
- Panama City Tour and Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks Experience: $30
- Private tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal.: $70
- San Blas Islands, 4-Island Tour All-Inclusive Welcome Cocktail: $149
- Tour of the Historic Center of Panama and the Canal: $52
- “Bike Tour Casco Viejo and Panama City Discover the Essence: $40
- “Panama at Your Rhythm: Private Tour with Canal, Old Town and More”: $67
- 1st Mysteries and FreeMasons Tour: $38
- 2 Days 1 Night San Blas Adventure in Pamana: $260
- 2 Hours Private Luxury Tour in a Convertible Car in Panama City: $255
- 2 Hours Tour to Panama La Vieja for Groups: $170
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJodhpur $9.70Panama City $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Panama City, we can see that Panama City is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jodhpur is in Asia 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 Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Panama City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Panama City than you might in Jodhpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jodhpur Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Panama City?
Jodhpur has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur 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.