Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Paphos?
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 Paphos or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos 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: Paphos or Panama City?
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, 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 dayPaphos €125Panama City €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Panama City is €89. 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 Paphos and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Panama City €31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Panama City €62
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Paphos 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Panama City €9.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Private Paphos Airport Transfer via Vintage Mercedes: $172
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $90
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $82
- Private Transfer from Paphos city hotels to Limassol Cruise Port: $56
- Adonis Baths Waterfall Morning Transfer: $45
- Blue Lagoon trip with Transfer from Paphos including 1 hour swim: $43
- Paphos to Paphos Int Airport (PFO) - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Famous Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise with transfer: $40
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Water Slide & Hotel Transfer: $40
- Blue Lagoon Boat Adventure with Bus Transfer from Paphos: $35
- Blue Lagoon Boat Adventure with Bus Transfer: $34
- Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide & Paphos hotel transfers: $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport To City Hotel transfer: $50
- Arrival Private Transfer Panama PTY Airport to Playa Bonita: $84
- Arrival Private Transfer Panama PTY Airport to Playa Bonita: $75
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Coronado/Gorgona - Round-Trip Transfer: $204
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Blanca Round-Trip Private Transfer: $153
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Bonita/Gamboa - Round-Trip Transfer: $64
- Panama City Private Departure Transfer: $42
- Panama Private Airport/Port/Hotel Transfer Service: $28
- Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Colón - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Playa Blanca - Private Transfer: $77
- Panama Tocumen Airport PTY to Coronado/Gorgona - Arrival Transfer: $102
- Panama Tocumen Airport(PTY) to Colón Round-Trip Private Transfer: $149
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Paphos 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 dayPaphos €65Panama City €32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $67
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $78
- Cyprus Food Tour: Old Town of Paphos, Cypriot Dishes and Drinks: $90
- Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $216
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€7.24
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:
- 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.Paphos €12Panama City €58
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 100% Cyprus - Tour to Troodos mountains and villages (From Paphos): $63
- Adonis waterfalls Buggy Adventure: $107
- Akamas Jeep Safari Tour from Paphos: $78
- Akamas Jeep Tour from Paphos: $78
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $29
- Blue Lagoon Cruise, Aphrodite's Grotto & Sea Caves from Paphos: $45
- CYPRUS: Private Luxury Picnic Experience: $125
- Christmas Wonders in Polis: Exclusive Walking Private Tour: $297
- Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Aphrodite Hills: $105
- Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Paphos: $105
- Cruise from Paphos Harbour to Blue Lagoon: All Inclusive: $90
- Cyprus Heritage Experience: $57
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 dayPaphos €9.98Panama City €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- From Troodos Mountains & Villages Free Wine Tasting: $62
- Scenic Troodos Mountains Tour with Wine Tasting from Paphos: $63
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $69
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
- Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $86
- Paphos Hills: Boutique Wine Tour & Scenic Escape - 4+ Guests: $132
- Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $135
- Paphos Akamas Wine Tour: Wineries, Sea Caves & Coastal Sights: $154
- Paphos Half Day-Free Wine Tasting- Max 7p Group -Full A/C: $572
- Troodos Mountains -Free Wine Tasting- Max 7p Group -Full A/C: $572
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Panama City, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos 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 Paphos Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paphos or Panama City?
Panama City has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos 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.