Which place is cheaper, David or Munich?
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 Munich or David?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Munich 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: Munich or David?
Munich
Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, The Best Walking Tours in Germany, 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 dayMunich €168David €33
The average daily cost (per person) in Munich is €168, 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 Munich and David in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMunich €89David €11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMunich €178David €22
Compare Hotels in Munich and David
Looking for a hotel in Munich 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: Munich Hotel Prices and David Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Munich €19David €10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Munich
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:
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Single Zone Trip on Subway€2.30
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Inner District Subway Day Pass€5.20
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City transport day ticket€11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:
- Airport Transfer by Bus: $15
- Shared Departure Transfer: Munich Central Station to Munich Airport: $16
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Munich Airport to Munich Central Station: $16
- Arrival Transfer from Munich Train Station to Munich by Sedan: $66
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Van: $71
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Car: $81
- Munich Airport (MUC) to Erding Thermal - Arrival Private Transfer: $101
- Arrival Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Sedan: $108
- Private Departure Transfer from Munich to Munich Airport by Sedan: $108
- Munich to Munich Airport (MUC) - Departure Private Transfer: $111
- Munich Airport (MUC) to Munich - Arrival Private Transfer: $111
- Munich Airport (MUC) Private Transfer to Munich City/Hotels: $112
Is it cheaper to fly into Munich or David?
Prices for flights to both David and Munich 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 dayMunich €47David €15
Typical Food Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:
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Bratwurst€5.00
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Leberkässemmeln (Veal & Pork Sandwich)€1.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Munich.
- Flavors of Bavaria: A Self Guided Food Tour in Munich: $20
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour: $51
- Culinary Haidhausen - The Food Tour: $52
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Schwabing in German: $63
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Haidhausen in GERMAN: $63
- Munich Food Tour : True Bavarian Full Meal with Drinks: $70
- Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum: $85
- Food Tour Beer- 3 small beers & "Brotzeit" in GERMAN: $87
- Munich Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Bavarian Specialties: $110
- Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Tastings, Beer & Pretzel: $115
- The original horror dinner - a deliciously creepy comedy: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Munich €29David €3.73
Typical Entertainment Prices in Munich
Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Schack Gallery Entrance€4.00
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Munich Zoo Entrance€9.00
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Pub Crawl Munich Tour€14
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Neuschwanstein Castle (2)€24
Tours and Activities in Munich
Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Virtual Tour 360 Video Octoberfest Munich with Wolfgang: $3.52
- Munich Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Munich Olympiapark Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Munich Beer Halls and Baroque Old Town Self Guided Tour: $6.94
- Friendship Quest in Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure: $7.17
- Munich Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.37
- Munich Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Audio City Tour in Munich: $9.58
- Munich Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.61
- Munich’s Third Reich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Munich Through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Munich Old Town, Restaurants, Food Self-Guided Tour Booklet: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMunich €37David -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:
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Hofbrauhaus€12
Sample the Local Flavors in Munich
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:
- Exclusive Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers: $31
- Munich's Original Pub Crawl: $34
- Private Pub Crawl with Free Beer and Shots: $35
- English Guided Brewery Tour in Munich beertasting 4 beers: $41
- Guided tour and beer tasting in the middle of the Hadern brewery: $42
- South Tyrolean specialties and wine tasting: $46
- Old Town Beer and Pub Tour (4 beers): $65
- Beer and Pub Tour with Tasting Portions: $69
- Aschheim: Distillery Tour with Tasting and Buffet: $81
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $316
- Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Munich and David, we can see that Munich is more expensive. And not only is David much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Munich 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 Munich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Munich 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 Munich Expensive? and Is David Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Munich or David?
Munich has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of David. When comparing the sizes of Munich 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.