A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Milan vs. David for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Milan or David?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Milan and David 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: Milan or David?

Milan

Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.

David

In the Pacific West of Panama, David is the capital city of Chiriqui province. The city's population of almost 150,000 is among the wealthiest in the country. There is a well established middle class and unemployment remains low in the area. The area has grown rapidly in recent years with growing commercial and banking sectors. The city is well connected to the rest of the country by the Pan American Highway.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City.


Which place is cheaper, David or Milan?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Milan is €195, while the average daily cost in David is €33. 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 Milan and David in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Milan 96
    David 11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Milan 192
    David 22
Compare Hotels in Milan and David

Looking for a hotel in Milan or David? 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.

Hotels in Milan


Hotels in David


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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: Milan Hotel Prices and David Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Milan 35
    David 10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:


  • Train to Airport
    7.00
  • Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)
    22
  • Taxi From Airport
    90
  • Public Transit Day Pass
    4.50
  • Short Taxi Ride
    7.13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan

Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Linate Airport to/from Milan Central Station Transfer: $5.83
  • Lake Como: Train Transfer to/from Milan with Scenic Views: $7.00
  • Bergamo Airport Transfer: $11
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Transfer to/from Milan Center: $12
  • Bus Transfer from/to Bergamo Airport: $12
  • Transfer Milan city center - Malpensa airport: $13
  • One-way Train Transfer to/from Peschiera del Garda: $15
  • Serravalle Designer Outlet Roundtrip Bus Transfer: $29
  • Luxury Private Night Transfer from Linate Airport to Milan: $60
  • Luxury Private Night Transfer from Milan to Linate Airport: $60
  • Milan City Departure Private Transfer to Milan Linate LIN by Car: $83
  • From Private 1-Way Transfer to Linate airport: $93

Is it cheaper to fly into Milan or David?

Prices for flights to both David and Milan 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Milan 67
    David 15
Typical Food Prices in Milan

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:


  • Snack at Train Station
    8.60
  • Restaurant Pizza
    6.60
  • Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)
    27
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    64
  • Cappuccino
    1.63

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan

For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
  • Milan Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing with Local Guide: $42
  • Delicious Food Tour and City Center Sightseeing: $46
  • International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $48
  • Street Food Tour with Tastings and Local Guide: $49
  • Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $49
  • only in ITALIAN - International aperitif + cooking class in Italian: $49
  • Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $50
  • Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine: $66
  • Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
  • Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $67
  • Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Milan: $68

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Milan 31
    David 3.73
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan

For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Stairs to Duomo Rooftop
    7.00

Tours and Activities in Milan

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.

  • Milan's Best-Kept Secrets: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $1.17
  • Self Guided Tours In Milan With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
  • The Empire and Art Tour of Milan with Self Guided Mobile App: $4.62
  • Milan Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.78
  • Milan Catch the Unicorn: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
  • Milan Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and Walking Tour: $5.96
  • Stories of the Fashion Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Milan: $6.99
  • Branca Tower Entrance Ticket: $7.00
  • Royal Self-Guided Story Puzzle Adventure: $7.16
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $7.16
  • Milano Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $7.17
  • Duomo Milan Cathedral Walking Tour with Audioguide (no ticket): $8.35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Milan 24
    David -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:


  • Cocktail at a Bar
    8.40
  • Beer
    3.35

Sample the Local Flavors in Milan

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:

  • Milan Pub Crawl Party with Free Shots and Drink Deals by Riviera: $30
  • Guided Riviera Bar Crawl with Free Shots: $37
  • Wine Tasting Experience with Platter at Winelovers: $44
  • Wine Tasting Experience: $48
  • Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $52
  • Wine Tasting Experience in Milan City Center: $54
  • Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $57
  • Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $59
  • Wine Tasting Experience - Urban Cellar: $60
  • Fun Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $76
  • Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $96
  • Milan Oltrepo Pavese Vineyards Grape Stomping and Wine Tasting: $96


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Milan and David, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is David much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Milan is in Europe and David 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 David would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in David 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan than you might in David.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Milan Expensive? and Is David Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Milan or David?

Milan has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of David. When comparing the sizes of Milan and David, 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.