Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Stockholm?
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 Stockholm or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Stockholm and Panama City can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Stockholm or Panama City?
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
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 Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Panama, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City.
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Stockholm Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStockholm $212Panama City $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $212, while the average daily cost in Panama City is $101. 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 Stockholm and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $105Panama City $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $210Panama City $70
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Stockholm Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $22Panama City $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Arlanda Airport: $280
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Terminal to Skavsta airport: $270
- Cruise port VIP Transfer : Cruise port to Arlanda Airport 1-3 passenger: $270
- Skansen Stockholm Fast-Track Tickets, Private Tour, Transfer: $262
- First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport: $221
- Stockholm Airport (ARN): Transfer to Stockholm city/port: $219
- Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Luxury Car: $216
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Stockholm Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $205
- From Viking Culture Guided Tour with Transfer: $201
- Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport 1-7 Passengers: $201
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Stockholm City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $198
- Private Transfer from Stockholm City Hotels to Visby Cruise Port: $197
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: $203
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Decameron - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $203
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Panama city - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- 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 One Way Transfer: Van from Tocumen Airport to Panama City: $83
- Panama Private Airport/Port/Hotel Transfer Service: $28
- Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Colón - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Stockholm 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 dayStockholm $68Panama City $36
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$9.99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $27
- Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $31
- Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $31
- City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $31
- Swedish Fika and Pastry Food Tour in Stockholm: $90
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings -Eat like a Viking: $99
- Stockholm Food Tour Dining Through Sweden’s History: $109
- Food Tour: $119
- Old Town Food Tour of 7 Locals Favorites Tastings: $123
- Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $131
- Stockholm Food Tour with Metro Art and a Royal Murder Drama: $137
- From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $157
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$8.26
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
- 3.5 -hour Afropanamanian Cooking Experience in Panama: $70
- Panamanian Dinner and Folkloric Show - All Inclusive Experience: $70
- E-Tickets Emotions Dinner Live Show Admission: $75
- Street Food Tour Panama City (25+ tastings) By Paradox Experience: $95
- 4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience: $95
- 4h Cooking Class in 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $95
- Embera Village Cooking Class Experience in Chagres National Park: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Stockholm $27Panama City $66
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour: $150
- 1-day 7h Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm: $413
- 2 Hour Escape Room City Walk and History Experience in Stockholm: $133
- 3 Hours Guided Shopping Tour in Stockholm Thrifting Stores: $104
- 3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm: $121
- 5hs guided Sigtuna tour from Stockholm to Sigtuna incl. Wenngarn Castle.: $243
- ABBA Classic Stockholm Small-Group Walking Tour | 2 Hours: $72
- Archipelago Cruise with Swedish Fika & Live Guided Tour: $37
- Best of Stockholm Walking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10: $74
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Best of Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours): $66
- Bronze Age Landscape Remains 3h Tour from Stockholm (Private): $104
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- BEC Immersive Museum: Panama Through Your Senses Admission Ticket: $15
- Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja: $15
- Private Historic Tour of the Old Town: $15
- Panama Old Town Tour: Learn about our History and Culture: $22
- 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
- Museum of Illusions Panama Admission Ticket: $26
- Panama City Must-see Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide: $26
- City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- Panama City Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $30
- Get to know the city on board CitySightseeing Panama (24 Hours): $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStockholm $28Panama City $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $26
- The Original Pub Crawl VIP Club Access: $26
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $37
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $332
- Private Pub Crawl, Free Shots & Club Entry: $419
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Stockholm and Panama City, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm 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 Stockholm Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Panama City?
Stockholm has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm 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.