Which place is cheaper, David or Lyon?
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 Lyon or David?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon 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: Lyon or David?
Lyon
Lyon, located within the region of Southeastern France, is France's third largest city in terms of population, with just over 500,000 inhabitants. This makes the city large, yet still small and personable enough to be explored properly in a short visit. Known as the gastronomic capital of Europe, your culinary needs are exceptionally well catered to here, and for those with historical and cultural interests, you will never be at a loss for new things to do and see.
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 Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Panama, and The Best Budget Tours to Panama.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €155David €35
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €155, while the average daily cost in David is €35. 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 Lyon and David in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53David €11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106David €22
Compare Hotels in Lyon and David
Looking for a hotel in Lyon 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: Lyon Hotel Prices and David Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17David €11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
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Funiculaire€5.20
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Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus€19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
- Transfer: Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS) to Lyon City Center: $53
- Transfer: Lyon City Center to Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS): $53
- Private Transfer from Port of LYON to Lyon Railway Stations: $70
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Aix-les-Bains - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Business Car: $85
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Business Car: $86
- Arrival Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Business Car: $90
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Sedan Car: $96
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Business Car: $96
- Transfers by Private Drivers Lyon St Exupery Airport to Lyon: $99
- Lyon Airport Private Transfer – Meet & Greet Included: $102
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or David?
Prices for flights to both David and Lyon 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 dayLyon €71David €16
Typical Food Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry€1.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- Lyon Street Food Tour: $80
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $85
- Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Tasting and Lunch Food Tour: $86
- Food Tour by night: $97
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $101
- Local Specialties Food Tour & Wine Tasting: $102
- Lyon Sunset Food Tour & Wine -Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $108
- Lyon Small-Group Food Tour with Wine & Full Meal by Do Eat Better: $113
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine: $123
- Food Tour Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Tastings: $137
- Lyon Original Old Town Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $137
- Elegant 5-Course Rooftop Dinner with Panoramic Views of Lyon: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lyon €20David €3.89
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lyon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€45
Tours and Activities in Lyon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lyon are as follows:
- TOP Poitiers : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.69
- Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English): $5.70
- Lyon Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Lyon Audioguided Walking Tour 3h30 and 26 Audio Commentaries: $6.72
- Lyon Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $6.83
- Lyon UNESCO Heritage Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Lyon Self Guided Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Lyon Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $11
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $11
- 2,000 Years of History: An Audio Tour of Vieux Lyon: $12
- Guided tour of the last Lyon silk Impression workshop: $14
- Tasting and Chais Tour: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24David -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lyon
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Lyon from other travelers:
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Drinks for 2€6.80
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Bottle of Wine€15
Sample the Local Flavors in Lyon
Also in Lyon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Lyon Wine Tasting: Small-Group Blind Tasting with a Sommelier: $113
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $113
- Beaujolais Wine Tasting Tour from Lyon: $113
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $113
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $124
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $135
- Lyon's Grooves & Grapes : Wine Tasting & Record Shops Tour: $148
- Southern Burgundy Wine Tour - Full Day Shared tour from Lyon: $165
- Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $182
- Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $192
- Private Half Day Wine Tour from Lyon in Beaujolais: $250
- Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover: $262
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lyon and David, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is David much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lyon 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 Lyon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lyon 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 Lyon Expensive? and Is David Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or David?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of David. When comparing the sizes of Lyon 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.