Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Liverpool?
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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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: Liverpool or Panama City?
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
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 3-Day Tours from Edinburgh, The Best 3-Day Tours from London, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City.
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Liverpool Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLiverpool £204Panama City £75
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is £204, while the average daily cost in Panama City is £75. 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 Liverpool and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool £76Panama City £26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool £152Panama City £52
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool 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: Liverpool Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool £26Panama City £7.89
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool£6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Cruise Port to Manchester Airport (MAN): $263
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Holyhead Port: $254
- Liverpool Airport Transfer 1 to 14 Passengers One Way Transfer : $206
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Luxury Van: $202
- Beatles-Themed Private Taxi Tour with Transfers: $202
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Hotels to Holyhead Cruise Port: $194
- Private Transfer from Liverpool City Centre to Manchester Airport (MAN): $174
- Liverpool to Manchester Airport(MAN) - Departure Private Transfer: $153
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $137
- UK: Private Transfer Service for Neurodivergent Families: $135
- Liverpool Private Transfer from central Liverpool to Liverpool Airport: $131
- Manchester Airport: Private Transfer to/from Liverpool: $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City
Also for Panama City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2 Days 1 Night Tour in Panama : Hotel and Transfers: $278
- 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
- One Way Private transfer Panama City PTY Airport to City: $19
- Panamá Tocumen Airport Hotel or airbnb Transfer: $25
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Decameron - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $213
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Bonita/Gamboa - Private Transfer: $34
- Panama Airport (PTY) to Playa Bonita/Gamboa - Round-Trip Transfer: $67
- Guided Panama Canal & City Tour with Transfers: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Liverpool or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Liverpool 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 dayLiverpool £103Panama City £27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with 12 Beer and Pizza: $94
- 5-Course Dinner with Live Singer and After Party: $94
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $137
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£6.10
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 Dinner and Folkloric Show Ticket with Pickup: $60
- Panama Evening Food Tour: $60
- Panama City FOOD Tour: $65
- E-Tickets Emotions Dinner Theater Live Show Admission: $75
- 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
- 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.Liverpool £36Panama City £49
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Lake District from Liverpool including Lake Cruise & Train Ride: $95
- 2 hours Best of the Beatles Highlights Taxi Tour of Liverpool: $178
- 2-Hour Private Liverpool Walking Tour: $267
- 3 Hours Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Liverpool: $78
- A Walk Through Time: History of Liverpool Walking Tour: $19
- Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Liverpool: $58
- Beatles & Beyond: A Liverpool Legacy Private Tour: $1,000
- Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool- Fully Guided: $34
- Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool-Shore Excursion: $40
- Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool-Shore Excursion: $31
- Beatles Magical Mystery Tour: $30
- Beatles Ticket To Ride-Half Day Shore Excursion-Private: $916
Tours and Activities in Panama City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Panama City.
- Archaeological Site. Admission ticket to Panama La Vieja: $15
- Spanish Experience in Panama City: $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 Panama City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- walking tour in Casco Antiguo !: $30
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $30
- Guided Walking Tour in Panama City: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLiverpool £13Panama City £13
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Pub Crawl Tour with 3 Drinks: $53
- Evening Walking Historical Pub Crawl in Liverpool: $53
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $54
- Liverpool Wine Tour Experience: $136
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Liverpool and Panama City, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool 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 Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool 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 Liverpool Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Panama City?
Liverpool has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool 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.