Which place is cheaper, Denver or Panama City?
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 Panama City or Denver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Panama City and Denver can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Panama City or Denver?
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.
Denver
The capital of Colorado, Denver is commonly referred to as "The Mile-High City" because it is at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1,600 meters) above sea level. It also sits where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, giving a beautiful backdrop for this metropolitan city. The city is the largest in the Rocky Mountains with a population of more than 600,000 and nearly 3 million in the metropolitan area. Denver is a cosmopolitan city with cowboy roots. It's cultural scene is thriving, and the outdoor recreation in the area is superb. Denver is a rapidly growing city but with change comes challenges. Urban sprawl is a problem and the city's infrastructure has reached its limits. Still, efforts are in place to maintain the character and personality that Denver is known for.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Panama, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in United States of America, and The Best Walking Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPanama City $101Denver $272
The average daily cost (per person) in Panama City is $101, while the average daily cost in Denver is $272. 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 Panama City and Denver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPanama City $35Denver $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPanama City $70Denver $204
Compare Hotels in Panama City and Denver
Looking for a hotel in Panama City or Denver? 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: Panama City Hotel Prices and Denver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Panama City $11Denver $94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer to Panama City Airport (PTY): $13
- Private transfer from airport to hotels in Panama City: $15
- Private Transfer to Panama City Airport (PTY): $15
- Private Transfer Airport PTY to/from Panama City: $17
- Private Airport Transfer PTY to Panama City or Playa Blanca: $18
- Private Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Panama City: $19
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Panamá to Tocumen Airport: $19
- Private One-way Airport Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Panamá: $19
- Private Transfer Tocumen Airport to Panama City or Beach: $20
- Private transfer Panama City - Fort Amador Cruise Terminal: $20
- VIP Transfer Panama: Playa Bonita, Panama City & Pacific Riviera: $20
- Private Airport Transfer: $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Denver
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Denver:
- Denver Airport to Vail Transfer Group in Sprinter Van 6-14: $1,200
- Denver Airport (DEN) to Breckenridge - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $286
- Private Denver Hotels to Denver Airport Transfer: $275
- Arrival Private Transfer Denver Airport DEN to Denver City by SUV: $223
- Arrival Transfer Denver Airport DEN to Denver City: $210
- Private Transfer from Denver Airport to Downtown Denver: $200
- Private One-way Transfer from Denver Airport to Denver: $189
- Private One-way Transfer from Denver to Denver Airport: $189
- Airport Transfer: Denver Airport - Downtown Denver: $160
- Keystone resort to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Private Transfer: $143
- Denver Airport (DEN) to Keystone resort - Arrival Private Transfer: $143
- Breckenridge to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Private Transfer: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Panama City or Denver?
Prices for flights to both Denver and Panama City 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 dayPanama City $36Denver $85
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$8.24
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:
- Panamanian Ravioli Masterclass + Dinner in Panama City center: $55
- Panama City FOOD Tour: $65
- 3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama: $70
- Street Food Tour Panama City (28+ 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
Typical Food Prices in Denver
Some typical examples of dining costs in Denver are as follows:
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Sushi Dinner (for 2)$61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Denver
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Denver.
- Morning Downtown 16th St. Food Tour with Local Guide: $69
- RiNo Arts District Walking Food Tour: $79
- Denver RiNo Arts District Food Tour: $85
- Downtown Denver Food Tour: $85
- The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Denver, CO: $89
- Denver Food Tour with Food Tastings in Historic Lower Downtown: $98
- Denver Food Tour with Tastings in Historic Lower Downtown: $110
- Taste of the City Food Tour by Bike: $125
- Downtown Dinner Food and Drink Tour: $135
- Food Tour of Golden by Ebike: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Panama City $66Denver $47
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- Casco Viejo Golden Hour Rooftop Sunset Social Experience: $21
- Sunset Bike Tour/ Cinta Costera Casco Viejo by Paradox Experience: $22
- Spanish Experience in Panama City: $25
- Casco Viejo Walking Tour: History, Culture & Local Tasting: $25
- Panama City Must-see Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide: $27
- City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- Get to know the city on board CitySightseeing Panama (24 Hours): $30
- City Tour guiado en Panamá con Canal y Casco Antiguo: $35
- Bike tour in Old City and Cinta costera with local markets: $35
- Half-Day Casco Viejo The Real City Guided with a Local Touch Tour: $35
- Panama City : Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $36
- Walking tour through the Hidden treasures and gems of Casco Viejo: $36
Tours and Activities in Denver
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Denver are as follows:
- 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver: $26
- Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites: $39
- Best of Denver Walking Tour: $27
- Clyfford Still Museum Admission Ticket Denver Colorado: $18
- Colorado Rockies Baseball Game Rooftop Experience Ticket: $15
- Colorado Rockies Baseball Game Ticket at Coors Field: $15
- Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods & Pikes Peak Tour: $985
- Denver - Capitol Hill Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour: $28
- Denver Art Museum General Admission Ticket: $27
- Denver Audio Guided Walking Tour 2 hours and 20 audio reviews: $7.03
- Denver Beer Spa: Colorado's Most Unique Spa Experience: $199
- Denver Beer Spa: Colorado's Most Unique Spa Experience For Two: $199
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPanama City $18Denver $5.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Denver
Also in Denver, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Stranahan's Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience: $22
- California Vs. Colorado Wine Tasting: $30
- Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Denver Street Art, Murals & Graffiti Tour + Brewery Visit: $35
- Denver Street Art & Murals Tour + Brewery Visit/Beer Tasting: $39
- Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $45
- Downtown Denver Pub Crawl - Food & Drinks Included!: $50
- Neighborhood Bar Crawl in RiNo Arts District (Denver): $50
- Guided Wine Tasting Experience: $55
- DIY Candle Making Class at a Local Brewery: $75
- Denver Pedicab Brewery Tour: $130
- E-Bike & Brews: Denver's Platte River & Brewery E-Bike Tour: $135
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Panama City and Denver, we can see that Denver is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Panama City is in Central America and Denver is in North 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 Denver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Denver 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 Panama City Expensive? and Is Denver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Panama City or Denver?
Denver has a larger population, and is about 36% larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Panama City and Denver, 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.