Which place is cheaper, David or Lausanne?
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 Lausanne or David?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lausanne or David, 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: Lausanne or David?
Lausanne
Located on Lake Geneva, Lausanne is the capital city of French-speaking region of Vaud, Switzerland. The slopes of Lake Geneva's shores are known for growing wine, while the city of Lausanne sprawls across three hills. The city is also home to the International Olympic Committee, the Olympic Museum, and lakeshore Olympic Park, as well as an old town that dates to medieval times.
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 The Best Luxury Tours to Switzerland, The Best Tours for Seniors 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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Lausanne Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLausanne $317David $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Lausanne is $317, 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 Lausanne and David in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLausanne $158David $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLausanne $316David $24
Compare Hotels in Lausanne and David
Looking for a hotel in Lausanne 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: Lausanne Hotel Prices and David Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lausanne $47David $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lausanne
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lausanne:
- Limousine Transfer & Chaplin's world visit : $173
- Private Transfer from Geneva Airport to Évian-les-Bains: $176
- Lausanne accommodation to Geneva Airport (GVA) - Departure Private Transfer: $178
- Taxi, Airport Transfer and Limousine Service in Switzerland: $255
Is it cheaper to fly into Lausanne or David?
Prices for flights to both David and Lausanne 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 dayLausanne $124David $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lausanne
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lausanne.
- Taste Lausanne – A Full Swiss Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $225
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lausanne $44David $4.37
Tours and Activities in Lausanne
Here are a few actual costs in Lausanne for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Medieval A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.16
- Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.96
- Lausanne Ouchy District City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.96
- Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.53
- Layers of A Self-Guided Tour: $12
- The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket: $25
- The Olympic Museum Entrance Ticket in Lausanne: $26
- Guided Walking Tour in Lausanne: $32
- Chaplin's World Entrance Ticket: $38
- Round trip cruise from Vevey to Chillon: $39
- Boat cruise from Lausanne to Evian: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLausanne $31David -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lausanne and David, we can see that Lausanne is more expensive. And not only is David much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lausanne 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 Lausanne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lausanne 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 Lausanne Expensive? and Is David Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lausanne or David?
Lausanne has a larger population, and is about 41% larger than the population of David. When comparing the sizes of Lausanne 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.