Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Rhodes?
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 Rhodes or Panama City?
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 Rhodes and Panama City. 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: Rhodes or Panama City?
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
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 2-Week Tours in Greece, The Best Bicycle Tours in Greece, 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 dayRhodes €170Panama City €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Rhodes is €170, 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 Rhodes and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRhodes €58Panama City €31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRhodes €116Panama City €62
Compare Hotels in Rhodes and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Rhodes 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: Rhodes Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rhodes €48Panama City €9.33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
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Taxi Ride€7.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Glistra-Glystra (and return): $267
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Pefki (and return): $244
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Haraki - Charaki (and return): $232
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Kiotari (and return): $218
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Kalathos (and return): $209
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Embona (and return): $191
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Salakos (and return): $183
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Gennadi (and return): $176
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Kremasti - Pastida - Tholos: $148
- Rhodes To Lindos and Return, Private Transfer: $139
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Kolympia (and return): $111
- Private Transfer from Lindos to Rhodes: $110
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport TRANSFER 1 way Tocumen Howard BLB Albrook Rio Hato Colon: $28
- Airport To City Hotel transfer: $50
- Arrival Private Transfer Panama PTY Airport to Playa Bonita: $75
- Arrival Private Transfer Panama PTY Airport to Playa Bonita: $84
- PTY Tours & Airport transfers - Giants V.I.P Tours: $22
- Panama 2 days / 1 night : hotel, transfers and city tour: $278
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Decameron - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $208
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Bonita/Gamboa - Private Transfer: $33
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Bonita/Gamboa - Round-Trip Transfer: $65
- Panama City Private Departure Transfer: $42
- Panama One Way Transfer: Van from Tocumen Airport to Panama City: $83
- Panama Private Airport/Port/Hotel Transfer Service: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Rhodes 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 dayRhodes €82Panama City €31
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee€1.95
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Dinner for Two€23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $63
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner, Drinks & Swim: $70
- Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class: $72
- Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music: $74
- Rhodes 3 Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner All Inclusive: $76
- 11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $80
- 3-Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner all Inclusive: $81
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience: $82
- Food & Wine Tour: 11- Course Lunch, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting: $87
- Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes: $92
- Authentic Greek Cooking Experience: Taste the Roots of Rhodes: $111
- Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch: $135
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€7.21
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.Rhodes €19Panama City €57
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Rhodes Island Tour including Lindos and Medieval City: $71
- 3 Caves and Exclusive Sailing Tour around Lindos: $123
- 3 Hours Morning Adventure by Turtle Submarine: $35
- 3-hour boat tour: $58
- 4 Hour Beach Tour with Meal and Unlimited Drinks in Rhodes: $104
- 4x4 Buggy Adventures - Off-road Polaris Experience: $140
- 7 Hour Rhodes Tour Designed Especially for Cruise Passengers: $64
- Acropolis of Lindos E-Ticket with Audio Tour on your Phone: $41
- Acropolis of Lindos Ticket with Multilingual 3D Audiovisual: $45
- All in One Full Day Rhodes Island Tour for First Time Visitors: $58
- All-Inclusive Swimming Cruise: Anthony Quinn, Traganou & Kalithea: $90
- Bay to Bay Cruise in Lindos: $76
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- Panama City Sunset Bike Tour (Cinta Costera & Casco Viejo): $22
- Private Historic Tour of the Old Town: $25
- Spanish Experience in Panama City: $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
- Panama City Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $30
- Monkey and Sloth Jungle Habitat Panama Tour: $30
- Panama City Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Panama Viejo Ruins & Museum Tour – Guided Exploration: $35
- Craft Your Own Rum: The Casa Barú Experience Casco Viejo: $35
- Half-Day Casco Viejo The Real City Guided with a Local Touch Tour: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRhodes €12Panama City €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Olives & Olive Oil Tasting + Wine tasting (3 in 1 Experience!): $41
- Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes: $41
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $41
- Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $57
- Wine tasting in Rhodes, inside the vineyards with the Producer: $58
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $70
- Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $106
- Rhodes Deluxe Tour including Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting: $135
- Lavish 11-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $151
- Private Greek Food & Wine Tasting Experience in Rhodes Town: $528
- Guided Walk and Wine Tasting Tour in Medieval Town: $551
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rhodes and Panama City, we can see that Rhodes is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rhodes 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 Rhodes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rhodes 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 Rhodes Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rhodes or Panama City?
Rhodes has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Rhodes 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.