Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Venice?
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 Venice or Panama City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Venice and Panama City can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Panama City?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, 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 dayVenice €276Panama City €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €276, 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 Venice and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Panama City €31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Panama City €62
Compare Hotels in Venice and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Venice 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: Venice Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Panama City €9.37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $297
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Burano + water taxi - Arrival Transfer: $297
- Lido + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $296
- Private arrival transfer from Venice airport to hotel in Venice city center: $296
- Treviso Airport (TSF) to Venice - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $295
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat: $295
- Transfer from Venice to Verona: $294
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Departure Transfer: $294
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Falcade - Arrival Private Transfer: $294
- Giudecca + water taxi to Venice Airport(VCE) - Departure Transfer: $290
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Giudecca + water taxi - Arrival Transfer: $290
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Val Gardena/Alta Badia - Arrival Transfer: $289
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Panama City, Hotel and City tour - 1 night: $266
- Private Transfer from PTY to Playa Blanca resorts: $222
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Coronado/Gorgona - Round-Trip Transfer: $209
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Decameron - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $209
- San Blas Day Trip (Transfers & Lunch included): $175
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Blanca Round-Trip Private Transfer: $158
- Panama Tocumen Airport(PTY) to Colón Round-Trip Private Transfer: $153
- Private Transfer from Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) to Colón resorts: $147
- Transfer Hotel/Airport to Resorts in Playa - return or return: $125
- Panama Tocumen Airport PTY to Coronado/Gorgona - Arrival Transfer: $105
- Private Transfer Tocumen Airport - Linton Bay Marina: $90
- Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Playa Blanca Hotels: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Venice 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 dayVenice €112Panama City €32
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $52
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $52
- Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $57
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $58
- Guided Venice Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing: $58
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $59
- Express Venice Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta, Tiramisù & Wine: $76
- Tiramisu Cooking Class & Brunch in Venice – Make, Eat, and Enjoy!: $77
- Tailored Private Venetian Cooking Class: $80
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice: $82
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $84
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€7.25
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
- Panama City FOOD Tour: $65
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Panama City €58
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- 2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset: $132
- 2 Hour Venice Canal Kayak Tour - Premium experience by day: $103
- 2 Hour Venice Walking Tour San Zaccaria to Rialto: $51
- 2 Hour Venice Walking Tour San Zaccaria to Rialto: $51
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace: $142
- 2 Islands Tour: Burano & Murano from Punta Sabbioni: $35
- 3 Hours Venice walking tour: $93
- 3 Hours Walking Tour in Venice Small Group: $87
- 6-Course Venetian Gourmet Tasting Experience: $81
- Adventure in the Prosecco Hills: $164
- Afternoon Lagoon Tour Murano, Burano, and Torcello: $21
- Afternoon Tour: Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride in Venice: $167
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
- 1- or 2-Night Experience in San Blas Islands: $260
- 1st Mysteries and FreeMasons Tour: $38
- 2 Days 1 Night San Blas Adventure in Pamana: $260
- 2 Days Island Hopping Adventure San Blas Islands - Private Cabin: $265
- 2-Day San Blas Adventure from Panama City with WiFi: $260
- 3 1/2 Hour Experience of Lake Gatun in Panama: $95
- 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 hours Whale Watching Experience from Panama City: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVenice €24Panama City €16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $29
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $46
- Luxury Natural Wine Tasting with Cicchetti Tapas in Venice: $58
- 2 Hour Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $77
- Venice Carnival Pub Crawl with Drinks & Masked Party Night: $93
- A Venetian Evening: Wine Tasting and Cicchetti with a Local Guide: $105
- Wine Tasting and Cicchetti Stroll Guided Tour + Ebook: $136
- Venice food and wine tour - eat and drink like a local: $153
- Small Group Tour with Prosecco Wine Tasting from Venice: $165
- From Olive Oil & Wine Tour in the Venetian Hills: $187
- Prosecco Wine Tour with Sommelier – Pick-up from Treviso: $189
- Exclusive Prosecco Wine Tour from Venice: $199
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Venice and Panama City, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Panama City?
Panama City has a larger population, and is about 51% larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Venice 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.