Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Oxford?
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 Oxford or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oxford 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: Oxford or Panama City?
Oxford
Oxford is a city in England best known as the home of the 12-century Oxford University, the oldest English-speaking university in the world. The city also features landmarks such as Christ Church, the Bodleian Library, and a number of world-class museums.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United Kingdom, The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, 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 dayOxford £160Panama City £76
The average daily cost (per person) in Oxford is £160, while the average daily cost in Panama City is £76. 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 Oxford and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOxford £72Panama City £26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOxford £144Panama City £52
Compare Hotels in Oxford and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Oxford 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: Oxford Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oxford £26Panama City £7.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oxford
Also for Oxford, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Oxford To Stansted Airport Private Transfer: $290
- Oxford To Gatwick Airport Private Transfer: $280
- Oxford to Southampton Private Transfer: $260
- Portsmouth Port to Heathrow Airport Transfer: $255
- London and Oxford Private Transfer Service: $252
- Portsmouth Port to London One Way Transfer: $245
- Portsmouth Port to Heathrow Airport Transfer: $245
- Oxford To Luton Airport Private Transfer: $240
- Oxford To London Heathrow Airport (LHR ) - Departure Private Transfer: $217
- Oxford City to London Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Service: $210
- Oxford to Birmingham Airport Private Transfer: $210
- Oxford To Heathrow Airport Private Transfer: $200
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Travel in Comfort Airport Transfer Pty: $30
- Transfer to or from the airport / Min 2 pax: $20
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels: $85
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Panama City Hotels: $25
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Colon Cruise Port: $160
- Transfer from Playa Bonita or Gamboa to PTY Airport: $35
- Transfer from PTY/Panama City to Cruise Terminal or Back: $32
- Transfer from Downtown Panama City to PTY Airport: $24
- Transfer Tocumen International Airport - Playa Blanca, Rio Hato, Buena Ventura: $75
- Transfer Tocumen Airport to Hotel Westin or Dreams Playa Bonita: $55
- Transfer Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Playa Bonita (Westin and Dreams): $38
- Transfer Panama City to Amador Cruise Port: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Oxford or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Oxford 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 dayOxford £71Panama City £27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oxford
For Oxford, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Traditional English Cooking Class in Sussex with a Chef: $115
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£6.15
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:
- Panama Food Tour Local Markets Immersion (Tasting tour + Lunch): $50
- Italian-Panamanian Ravioli Cooking Class + meal in Panama City: $55
- Panama City FOOD Tour: $65
- Panamanian Dinner and Folkloric Show Ticket with Pickup: $65
- 3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama: $70
- Street Food Tour Panama (25+ tastings) By Paradox Experience: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oxford £19Panama City £49
Tours and Activities in Oxford
For Oxford, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour: $38
- 2 Hour Shared Family Walking Tour in Whitefield Moor: $14
- 3 Hour Chocolate Making Experience in The Mayford business centre: $130
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Oxford With University Alumni Guide: $170
- 90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford: $38
- Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford: $79
- Alton to Chawton Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jane Austen: $55
- Amazing Audio Tour : Dreaming Spires Oxford adventure: $15
- Ashmolean Museum Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™: $95
- Bee a Beekeeper - Experience the Buzz: $130
- Bee a Beekeeper - Experience the buzz: $130
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- "Bridge of the Americas Stand-Up Paddle Private 2 hours Tour ": $100
- 2 Days Island Hopping Adventure San Blas Islands - Private Cabin: $265
- 2 Hours Private Luxury Tour in a Convertible Car in Panama City: $255
- 3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Casco Antiguo Panama City: $45
- 4-Hour Guided Tour of Panama Canal & Old Town & More: $150
- 4-hour tour in Panama: $105
- 5 Hours Private Panama City Tour: $200
- 5-Star Embera Village Tour | Waterfall, Lunch & River: $75
- 5hour tour of Panama City and Panama Canal - Shared or Private: $65
- 5hrs Panama City and Canal Tour + Amenities: $65
- 7 hour Miraflores Locks + Sloth Sancturay in Gamboa Tour: $150
- ALL INCLUSIVE San Blas Islands Day Tour on Sailboat: $240
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOxford £21Panama City £14
Sample the Local Flavors in Oxford
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oxford:
- Gin Distillery Experience with Sky Wave Gin: $35
- Oxford Pub Tour: Historic Pubs and Local Brews: $44
- Chilterns Blue Line Wine Tour Explore Boutique Vineyards: $170
- Henley Wine Tour: Explore 3 Boutique Vineyards with Lunch: $198
- Wine Tours of Kent Private group booking: $259
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oxford and Panama City, we can see that Oxford is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oxford 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 Oxford would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oxford 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 Oxford Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oxford or Panama City?
Panama City has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Oxford. When comparing the sizes of Oxford 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.