Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Korcula?
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 Korcula 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 Korcula 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: Korcula or Panama City?
Korcula
Korcula is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. It lies just off the Dalmatian coast. This island is known for its dense forest and the ancient Greeks called the island Black Korcula for this reason. Korcula is one of Croatia's most treasured islands. Rich in vineyards, olive groves, and small villages, and harboring a glorious old town, the island of Korcula is the sixth-largest Adriatic island. Quiet coves and small sandy beaches dot the steep southern coast while the northern shore is flatter and with more pebbles. Tradition is alive and kicking on Korcula, with age-old religious ceremonies, folk music, and dances still being performed to the delight of an ever-growing influx of tourists.
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 from Dubrovnik, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKorcula €111Panama City €86
The average daily cost (per person) in Korcula is €111, while the average daily cost in Panama City is €86. 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 Korcula and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKorcula €58Panama City €30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKorcula €116Panama City €60
Compare Hotels in Korcula and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Korcula 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: Korcula Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Korcula €1.41Panama City €9.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Korcula
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Korcula:
- Private Transfer from Orebic to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $262
- Island Stupe / Moro Beach Transfer: $31
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 City by Luxury SUV: $84
- Arrival Private Transfer Panama PTY Airport to Panama City by SUV: $75
- Arrival Transfer Panama Tocumen Airport PTY to Panama by Sprinter: $152
- Luxury SUV Private Transfer Panama City to Panama PTY Airport: $84
- PTY Airport Transfer Service To Panama City: $25
- Panamá Tocumen Airport Hotel or airbnb Transfer: $25
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Coronado/Gorgona - Round-Trip Transfer: $213
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Decameron - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $213
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Bonita/Gamboa - Private Transfer: $33
- Guided Panama Canal & City Tour with Transfers: $70
- Historic District and Canal Tour with Transfer: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Korcula or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Korcula 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 dayKorcula €49Panama City €31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Korcula
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Korcula.
- Half-Day Cooking Workshop Gastronomy in Korcula: $96
- Korcula walking tour and dinner for Food Lovers: $250
- Korčula: Island Yacht Cruise with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $527
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€7.03
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
- Street Food Tour in Panama City with 24 samples and secret drinks: $69
- Afro-Panamanian Cooking Class with Meal: $75
- Street Food Tour with 24 Tastings: $75
- Cooking Class in Panama City with 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $95
- 4-Hour Guided Panamanian Cooking Class and Markets Experience: $95
- Panama: 10-Recipe Boozy Panamanian Cooking Class + Dinner: $95
- Folkloric Dance & Typical Dinner at Sabroso Panamá: $110
- Embera Village Cooking Class Experience in Chagres National Park: $125
- The Real Panamanian Private Food Tour through Panama City: $205
- Street Food Tour in Panama with a Local Guide: $263
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Korcula €11Panama City €56
Tours and Activities in Korcula
Here are a few actual costs in Korcula for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Hour Private Walking Tour in Korcula : $45
- 3 Islands Tour - HopOnHopOff - Daily Ticket : $48
- Bike & Wine Korčula Adventure - Half Day Guided Bike Tour: $116
- Bits of History - Half day kayak Tour with Wine delight: $78
- City tour Korčula - private walking tour: $128
- Discover Korčula and Ston: A Full-Day Tour in Small Groups: $181
- Dubrovnik's Organic Wine Experience with snack: $107
- From Dubrovnik Private tour to Korčula Island: $374
- From Korcula Town: Local Wine & Sightseeing Half-Day Tour: $129
- Gin, Honey and Wine Half Day Private Tour in Korcula: $149
- Half-Day Boat Tour Korcula Archipelago : $93
- Kayaking Korčula's Paradise -Half Day Guided Kayak Tour : $78
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- The Hull Experience Colonial Tour: $14
- Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja: $15
- Experience of Salsa in Panama: $25
- Panama Casco Viejo: Walking Tour Must See Treasures!!!: $25
- Panama: Highlights Bike Tour in Casco Viejo & Cinta Costera: $26
- Panama : Must-See Sites Walking Tour With A Guide: $27
- Get to know the city aboard CitySightseeing Panama: $29
- Panama City Tour and Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks Experience: $30
- Causeway and Old Town Night Tour: $30
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- Sunset Walking Tour at Casco Viejo El Chorrillo and the fish market: $30
- City Sightseeing Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKorcula €9.71Panama City €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Korcula
Also in Korcula, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting at Black Island Winery: $48
- Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $114
- Slurp of Grk Wine Tour: $119
- Korcula Island Buggy Safari Tour Local Food & Wine Tasting: $128
- Korcula Buggy Tour Including our Local Food and Wine Tasting: $129
- Korcula Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $129
- Private Korcula wine tour and tasting : $143
- Korcula Bike & Wine Tour - Mountain Bike Tour: $144
- Wine tour Korčula - private tour: $164
- Enchanted Forest Hike and Wine Tasting Private Tour: $209
- Guided Wine Tour with Tastings: $263
- Private Korcula Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $293
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Korcula and Panama City, we can see that Korcula is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Korcula 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 Korcula would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Korcula 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 Korcula Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Korcula or Panama City?
Panama City has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Korcula. When comparing the sizes of Korcula 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.