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

Should you visit Osaka or David?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka or David, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Osaka or David?

Osaka

The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.

Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.

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 Coach Bus Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, 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 Osaka?

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 Osaka is $110, while the average daily cost in David is $39. 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 Osaka and David in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Osaka $48
    David $12
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Osaka $96
    David $24
Compare Hotels in Osaka and David

Looking for a hotel in Osaka 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 Osaka


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: Osaka Hotel Prices and David Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Osaka $14
    David $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka

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


  • Subway
    $8.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka

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

  • Private Transfer between KIX Airport and Osaka City: $14
  • Private Transfer to/from Universal Studios Japan: $42
  • Itami Airport(ITM): Private Transfer from/to Osaka or Kyoto: $42
  • Private Transfer to/from Universal Studios Japan: $45
  • Osaka International Airport (ITM) Private Transfer to Osaka/Kyoto: $46
  • Osaka : Private One-way Transfers to/from Kansai Airport(KIX): $59
  • Kansai Airport(KIX) to or from Osaka Kyoto Private Transfer: $63
  • Private Transfer by Sedan from Itami Airport ITM to Osaka City : $65
  • Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Osaka hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $69
  • Japan Railway Station Shared Departure Transfer : Osaka to Shin Osaka Station: $71
  • Osaka to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $73
  • Airport Transfer from Osaka city to Kansai airport: $73

Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or David?

Prices for flights to both David and Osaka 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
    Osaka $45
    David $17

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka

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

  • PICCADILLY PREMIUM DINNER SHOW&NIGHTCLUB with Tasting: $17
  • Kobe Beef Bowl Cooking Class in Osaka Afternoon : $42
  • Cooking Class for Osaka Style Kushikatsu & Tonjiru (with Onigiri): $45
  • Kuromon, Sennichimae & Dotonbori Food Tour with Wagyu: $45
  • Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $52
  • Private Food Tour & Bar Hopping in Namba: $52
  • Osaka Cooking for Japanese Pescatarian dishes: $56
  • Deep Backstreet Osaka Tours (Option to add Dinner): $56
  • Discover Osaka Cuisine through Cooking Class Experience: $56
  • Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $63
  • 3 Hours Washoku Cooking Class: $69
  • Enjoy artistic TEMPURA Cooking Class: $69

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Osaka $21
    David $4.37
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Osaka Aquarium (for 2)
    $31

Tours and Activities in Osaka

For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • PICCADILLY PREMIUM Live Show & Nightclub Admission Tickets: $6.95
  • Osaka Umeda: OWL Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.95
  • Osaka Dotonbori: GIRAFFE Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.95
  • HEP Ferris Wheel Osaka Entry Ticket: $11
  • Osaka Oracle GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $14
  • General Admission ticket to ABENO HARUKAS in Osaka: $14
  • Osaka Tsutenkaku Tower Ticket: $14
  • Osaka Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory ETicket: $14
  • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Admission Ticket: $15
  • Osaka Castle Admission Ticket: $15
  • Osaka Castle Ticket: $17
  • Nara Shared Tour with Crafts Class: $21

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Osaka $12
    David -

Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka

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

  • Osaka Nights: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $38
  • Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl: $56


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Osaka and David, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is David much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Osaka is in Asia 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive? and Is David Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Osaka or David?

Osaka has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of David. When comparing the sizes of Osaka 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.