Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Oslo?
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 Oslo or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oslo or Panama City, 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: Oslo or Panama City?
Oslo
Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.
Panama City
Panama City is the cosmopolitan capital city of the country of Panama. With a population of almost 900,000 and almost 1.5 million in the metropolitan area, it's a very diverse city with expat residents from all over the world. You don't have to search far to find someone who speaks English, and many Panamanians are quite helpful and friendly.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway, The Best Budget Tours to Panama, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOslo $155Panama City $102
The average daily cost (per person) in Oslo is $155, while the average daily cost in Panama City is $102. 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 Oslo and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOslo $76Panama City $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOslo $152Panama City $70
Compare Hotels in Oslo and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Oslo or Panama City? 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: Oslo Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oslo $22Panama City $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
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Tram Ticket$7.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Private Transfer from Oslo Airport to Hotel: $270
- Private Transfer Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City by Bus: $256
- Arrival Transfer: Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo by Business Van: $249
- Private Transfer from Olso Airport to Olso Hotels: $212
- Trondheim Private Transfer from Trondheim (TRD) Airport to City centre: $178
- Departure Private Transfer from Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL by Luxury Van: $171
- Private Transfer from Oslo City Centre to Oslo Airport: $149
- Private Transfer From Oslo To Drammen With a 2 Hour Stop: $149
- Oslo Private Airport/Hotel Transfer Service || English Speaking: $149
- Oslo Airport Hotel Transfer Service English Speaking: $146
- Airport Transfer: Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL by Business Car: $146
- Airport Transfer: Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City by Business Car: $146
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from airport to hotels in Panama City: $15
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Panamá to Tocumen Airport: $19
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Panamá: $19
- Private transfer Panama City - Fort Amador Cruise Terminal: $20
- Private Transfer Tocumen Airport to Panama City or Beach: $20
- Transfer from Panama City Hotel to Tocumen Airport: $23
- Transfers from PTY Airport to Playa Bonita or Gamboa and Back: $27
- Private Airport transfers from Tocumen Panama City: $28
- Panama Private Airport/Port/Hotel Transfer Service: $28
- Travel in Comfort Airport Transfer Pty: $30
- Safe & Comfortable Panama Airport Transfer by Travel Hop Panamá: $30
- VIP transfers from the Airport to your Hotel in Panama: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Oslo or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Oslo 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 dayOslo $54Panama City $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oslo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.
- Oslo Nordic Food Tour: Camp Fire, Local Chef & Forest Feast: $125
- Oslo Guided Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings and a Secret Dish: $160
- Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $161
- Oslo Norwegian Food Tour and Hidden Gems City Walk: $189
Typical Food Prices in Panama City
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Panama City:
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Sandwich$8.27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Panama City
For Panama City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama: $70
- Street Food Tour Panama City (25+ tastings) By Paradox Experience: $95
- 4h Cooking Class in 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $95
- Embera Village Cooking Class Experience in Chagres National Park: $125
- The Real Panamanian Private Food Tour through Panama City: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oslo $15Panama City $66
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- 2-Hour Essential Oslo in the City Center Guided Walking Tour: $33
- 2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship: $46
- 3 Hours Walking Tour for Great Food in Oslo: $165
- A Refined Gastronomic Journey Oslo Signature Culinary Tour: $221
- A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $9.99
- Akerselva River Kayak/Packraft Tour: Urban Adventure in Oslo: $108
- Best of Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours): $53
- Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide: $18
- City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $38
- Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- Downtown Self-Guided Highlights and History Audio Tour: $5.00
- Emanuel Vigeland Highlights Oslo Private Guided Walking Tour: $160
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja: $15
- Panama Chocolate Factory Experience and Tasting: $19
- Sunset Bike Tour/ Cinta Costera Casco Viejo by Paradox Experience: $22
- Casco Viejo a Panama's Hidden Treasures Walking Tour: $24
- Spanish Experience in Panama City: $25
- Experience of Salsa in Panama: $25
- Panama City Must-see Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide: $26
- Get to know the city on board CitySightseeing Panama (24 Hours): $30
- City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour: $30
- Panama City : Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $34
- Private Executive and Tourist Transportation in Panama: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOslo $9.44Panama City $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Oslo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oslo:
- Pub Crawl in Oslo with Local Guide: $38
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oslo and Panama City, we can see that Oslo is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oslo is in Europe and Panama City 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 Panama City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Panama City 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 Oslo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oslo than you might in Panama City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oslo Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oslo or Panama City?
Oslo has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Oslo and Panama City, 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.