Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Seville?
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 Seville 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 Seville 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: Seville or Panama City?
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
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 Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, 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 daySeville €151Panama City €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €151, 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 Seville and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Panama City €31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Panama City €62
Compare Hotels in Seville and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Seville 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: Seville Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Panama City €9.33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Granada hotels: $1,034
- Seville/Granada: One Way Transfer Between the Two Cities: $466
- Transfer from Seviha to Faro: $292
- Seville to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Transfer: $279
- Private Transfer from Seville Cruise Port to Malaga Airport (AGP): $279
- Private Transfer from Seville Cruise Port to Malaga City Hotels: $279
- Seville Private Transfer to and from Malaga Granada or Cordoba: $277
- Private Transfer from Seville city hotels to Cadiz Cruise Port: $198
- Private Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Sevilla: $186
- Private Transfer from Huelva Airport: $158
- One-way transfer by minivan from Seville Airport to hotel in Seville Center: $110
- Seville Airport (SVQ) to Seville - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Panama 2 days / 1 night : hotel, transfers and city tour: $278
- Private Transfer from Panama City or PTY Airport to Beach Resort: $220
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Decameron - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $208
- Private Transfer from Panama City Airport to Beach Resorts: $175
- San Blas Day Trip (Transfers & Lunch included): $175
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Colon Cruise Port: $160
- Panama Tocumen Airport(PTY) to Colón Round-Trip Private Transfer: $152
- Private Transfer from Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Colón resorts: $146
- Private Transfer from Panama Airport (PTY) to Colón Resorts: $146
- Panama Tocumen Airport PTY to Decameron -Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Panama Tocumen Airport PTY to Coronado/Gorgona - Arrival Transfer: $104
- Private Transfer Tocumen Airport - Linton Bay Marina: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Seville 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 daySeville €64Panama City €31
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch€9.50
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Ice Cream€2.30
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Flamenco Night in Seville - Dinner & Drinks: $33
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $35
- Paella Showcooking Experience: $43
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $61
- Sangria Tasting & Paella Showcooking Experience: $64
- Triana Market Food Tour - Jamón, Cheese & Sherry Wine Tastings: $70
- Seville Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $76
- Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions: $81
- Guadalquivir River Cruise with Lunch or Dinner: $81
- Seville Morning Food Tour From Market to Table: $88
- Seville Food Tour: Tapas, Churros and over 10 Tasty Local Dishes: $95
- Flamenco Show and Dinner in Seville: $105
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.Seville €29Panama City €57
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral€8.00
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- "Las Dueñas" Palace ticket + Audioguide: $19
- 2-hour Private Tour in Alcázar of Seville: $110
- 2-hour guided tour of Italica: $233
- 2.5-Hour Seville City Bike Tour: $51
- 3-hour Guided Bike Tour along the Highlights of Seville: $38
- 4-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour: Palaces of Seville: $280
- 5 hour Electric Bike Tour to the Ruins of Italica: $53
- 6 hrs Private Tour of Northern Doñana: $82
- A day in the life of Seville - Private tour with a local: $254
- Alcázar Of Seville Private Tour: $128
- Alcázar of Seville. Skip the line! Includes access ticket: $51
- Alcázar tour and roof tour (no tickets): $122
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 daySeville €10Panama City €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting Experience: $29
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour Sevilla: $53
- Wine Tasting in the Center of Seville with Pairing: $88
- Seville Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour: $99
- Private wine tasting meals at Seville's oldest tavern: $181
- Seville Private Tapas & Wine Tasting Rooftop Experience: $219
- Wine Tasting in an Andalusian Winery: $257
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Panama City, we can see that Seville is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Panama City?
Seville has a larger population, and is about 72% larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Seville 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.
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