Which place is cheaper, David or Odense?
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 Odense or David?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Odense and David. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Odense or David?
Odense
Odense is the largest city on the island of Funen in Denmark. With a population of over 180,000, it is the third largest city in Denmark as a whole and sometimes is known as the unofficial capital. This city is the birthplace of the famous fairytale writer, Hans Christian Andersen.
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 2-Week Tours from Copenhagen, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Denmark, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City.
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Odense Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOdense $218David $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Odense is $218, 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 Odense and David in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOdense $88David $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOdense $176David $24
Compare Hotels in Odense and David
Looking for a hotel in Odense 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: Odense Hotel Prices and David Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Odense $48David $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Odense or David?
Prices for flights to both David and Odense 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 dayOdense $97David $17
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Odense $32David $4.37
Tours and Activities in Odense
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Odense are as follows:
- Craft Beer Walking Tour: $62
- Odense Private Guided Walking Tour: $382
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOdense $24David -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Odense and David, we can see that Odense is more expensive. And not only is David much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Odense 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 Odense would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odense 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 Odense Expensive? and Is David Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Odense or David?
Odense has a larger population, and is about 76% larger than the population of David. When comparing the sizes of Odense 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.