Which place is cheaper, David or Leiden?
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 Leiden or David?
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 Leiden and David can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or David?
Leiden
Leiden is a city in the province of South Holland. It is south of the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, and has a population of about 190,000. It is known for its university, museums, markets, and of course, canals. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and is a sister school of Oxford, which is England's oldest university.
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 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City.
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Leiden Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €161David €33
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €161, while the average daily cost in David is €33. 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 Leiden and David in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78David €11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156David €22
Compare Hotels in Leiden and David
Looking for a hotel in Leiden 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: Leiden Hotel Prices and David Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26David €10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium electric transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $101
- Private Tour of The Hague and Leiden including Transfer: $251
- Historical Private Tour of Delft and Leiden including Transfer: $262
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or David?
Prices for flights to both David and Leiden 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 dayLeiden €67David €15
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17David €3.73
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pilgrims and Painters of Leiden A Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.94
- Discover Leiden's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.29
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $14
- Cruise through the Historic City Center with Guide: $15
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $15
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self-Guided City Trail Kids Tour in Noordwijk (4-8 years): $23
- Windmill cruise through Warmond: $23
- 90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden: $23
- historical and entertaining city tour in German: $24
- Escape Tour Leiden -selfguided citygame- find the secret exit!: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26David -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Leiden and David, we can see that Leiden is more expensive. And not only is David much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Leiden 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 Leiden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Leiden 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 Leiden Expensive? and Is David Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or David?
Leiden has a larger population, and is about 44% larger than the population of David. When comparing the sizes of Leiden 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.