Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Terre-de-Haut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Panama City? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Terre-de-Haut or Panama City?
Terre-de-Haut
Les Saintes (also known as Iles des Saintes) is a small archipelago of Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. The islands here are best known for their tropical beauty, untouched beaches, and bayside villages. Only two of the nine are inhabited.
Terre-de-Haut of Les Saintes is the most popular island to visit. It is known for the Pain de Sucre, a small bay lined with coconut trees and an ideal location for snorkeling, in addition to white sandy beaches like the Plage de Pompierre. There is also a nineteenth-century fort which can be reached on foot for striking views of the surrounding area.
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 Panama, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTerre-de-Haut €140Panama City €79
The average daily cost (per person) in Terre-de-Haut is €140, while the average daily cost in Panama City is €79. 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 Terre-de-Haut and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTerre-de-Haut €68Panama City €32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTerre-de-Haut €136Panama City €64
Compare Hotels in Terre-de-Haut and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Terre-de-Haut 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: Terre-de-Haut Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Terre-de-Haut €44Panama City €9.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Terre-de-Haut
Also for Terre-de-Haut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Deshaies or Trois Riviers to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $90
- Guadeloupe to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport - Private Departure Transfer: $82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Embera Indian Village Tour w/ Airport Transfer: $290
- Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY): Private Transfer to Coronado: $276
- Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY): Transfer to Decameron hotels: $271
- Transfer to Panama City, Hotel and City tour - 1 night: $266
- Half-Day City & Canal Tour w/ Airport Transfer: $215
- Private Transfer from PTY to Playa Blanca resorts: $211
- San Blas Day Trip (Transfers & Lunch included): $170
- Panama Airport Transfer from Tocumen PTY to Playa Blanca: $170
- Miraflores Visitor Center Ticket & Transfer: $155
- Arrival Transfer Panama Tocumen Airport PTY to Panama by Sprinter: $152
- Panama Tocumen Airport(PTY) to Colón Round-Trip Private Transfer: $145
- Accommodation and transfers for cruise departures from Puerto de Colón: $135
Is it cheaper to fly into Terre-de-Haut or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Terre-de-Haut 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 dayTerre-de-Haut €45Panama City €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Terre-de-Haut
For Terre-de-Haut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class - Grilled Lobster & Fish With Lunch Included: $95
- Grilled Lobster and Fish Private Cooking Tour with Lunch Included: $238
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€7.54
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 Evening Food Tour: $60
- Night Out Experience (360 Panoramic Views + Dinner Show): $60
- Panama City FOOD Tour: $65
- 4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience: $85
- Panama: 10-Recipe Boozy Panamanian Cooking Class + Dinner: $85
- E-Tickets Emotions Dinner Theater Live Show Admission: $99
- 4 hours dinner and cocktail activity in Panama: $100
- Folkloric Dance & Typical Dinner at Sabroso Panamá: $125
- The 'Real' Panamanian Private Food Tour: $200
- Street Food Tour in Panama with a Local Guide: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Terre-de-Haut €20Panama City €60
Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Terre-de-Haut.
- Deshaies Hiking Adventure: Nature, Cocoa & Spices : $55
- Private Shooting Tour Around Soufrière: $123
- Sailing and Snorkeling Day Tour to Les Saintes: $161
- Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef: $106
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- "Panama Tour: Canal, Old Town, Amador, and Americas Lookout": $145
- 1- or 2-Night Experience in San Blas Islands: $260
- 2 Hours Private Luxury Tour in a Convertible Car in Panama City: $255
- 2 Hours Tour to Panama La Vieja for Groups: $170
- 2-Day San Blas Adventure from Panama City with WiFi: $260
- 3 Hour Airport Tour from Tocumen: $125
- 5 Hours Tour to Monkey Island Embera community Gamboa Panama: $164
- 5 hour tour in Panama City: $65
- 5 hours Private Pineapple Farm Tour on 4 Wheel + River: $275
- 6-Hour Culture and Nature Tour in Embera Tribe: $125
- 6-Hour Panama Canal Ship Cruise: $250
- A Cultural Encounter with the Emberá Private Tour: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTerre-de-Haut €44Panama City €17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Terre-de-Haut and Panama City, we can see that Terre-de-Haut is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands 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 Terre-de-Haut would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Terre-de-Haut 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 Terre-de-Haut Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
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.