Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Nuremberg?
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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg 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: Nuremberg or Panama City?
Nuremberg
Located in Bavaria, Nuremberg is the region's second largest city. It is positioned on the banks of the Pegnitz River and the Main-Danube Canal, about 100 miles from Munich. Nuremberg is famous for a handful of things, including gingerbread, Christmas, and the Nuremberg Trials. The old town itself is beautiful, with gothic churches and impressive castles. It has quaint streets lined with beautiful houses and an old world atmosphere.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Germany, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Germany, 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 dayNuremberg €128Panama City €86
The average daily cost (per person) in Nuremberg is €128, 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 Nuremberg and Panama City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNuremberg €61Panama City €30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNuremberg €122Panama City €60
Compare Hotels in Nuremberg and Panama City
Looking for a hotel in Nuremberg 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: Nuremberg Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nuremberg €12Panama City €9.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nuremberg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nuremberg:
- Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $292
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $280
- Nuremberg to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $274
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with Beer Museum : $268
- Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $259
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich, Door-to-Door, English-speaking driver: $256
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg Dock to Munich, Hotel-to-hotel: $234
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich, Door-to-Door: $234
- Private Transfer-River Cruise Dock Nuremberg to Munich: Port / Harbor transport : $223
- Private Transfer from Nuremberg City to Munich City: $207
- Private Transfer - Nuremberg from Harbor, Airport or Old Town: $95
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 Nuremberg or Panama City?
Prices for flights to both Panama City and Nuremberg 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 dayNuremberg €59Panama City €31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nuremberg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nuremberg.
- Nuremberg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $83
- Nuremberg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $130
- Nürnberg City Tour with Traditional Dinner & Beer: $294
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.Nuremberg €10Panama City €56
Tours and Activities in Nuremberg
Here are a few actual costs in Nuremberg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Highlights Walking Tour with Guide: $17
- Bamberg PRIVATE Walking Tour: $179
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Camp Zeppelin Tour in Spanish: $20
- City tour of Nuremberg: $23
- City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn: $13
- City tour through Nuremberg with the little train - Christmas tour: $13
- Dachau Concentration Camp Private Tour: $250
- Discover Nuremberg By Walking Tour: $177
- Former Nazi Rally Ground And Courtroom 600 Tour: $95
- Jewish Tour of Nuremberg with Private Expert Guide : $238
- Merks Motor Museum: Private Tour Vintage Car Museum: $147
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 dayNuremberg €16Panama City €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Nuremberg
Also in Nuremberg, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Night Pub Crawl with Shots and Party: $29
- Pub Crawl 2-Night Pass: $40
- Nürnberg: Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $317
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nuremberg and Panama City, we can see that Nuremberg is more expensive. And not only is Panama City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg Expensive? and Is Panama City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nuremberg or Panama City?
Nuremberg has a larger population, and is about 47% larger than the population of Panama City. When comparing the sizes of Nuremberg 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.