A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Oxford vs. Panama City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Oxford or Panama City?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oxford or Panama City, 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: Oxford or Panama City?

Oxford

Oxford is a city in England best known as the home of the 12-century Oxford University, the oldest English-speaking university in the world. The city also features landmarks such as Christ Church, the Bodleian Library, and a number of world-class museums.

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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United Kingdom, The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City.


Which place is cheaper, Panama City or Oxford?

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

  • Oxford Prices
    UK Prices
    Panama City Prices
    Panama Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Oxford £160
    Panama City £75

The average daily cost (per person) in Oxford is £160, 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 Oxford and Panama City in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Oxford £72
    Panama City £26
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Oxford £144
    Panama City £52
Compare Hotels in Oxford and Panama City

Looking for a hotel in Oxford 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.

Hotels in Oxford


Hotels in Panama City


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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: Oxford Hotel Prices and Panama City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Oxford £26
    Panama City £7.89

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oxford

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

  • Oxford To Stansted Airport Private Transfer: $290
  • Oxford To Gatwick Airport Private Transfer: $280
  • Portsmouth Cruise Terminals to London Private Transfer: $273
  • London and Oxford Private Transfer Service: $257
  • Portsmouth Port to Heathrow Airport Transfer: $255
  • Gatwick Airport Transfer To & From London Hotel Meet & Greet: $245
  • Oxford To Luton Airport Private Transfer: $240
  • Oxford To London Heathrow Airport (LHR ) - Departure Private Transfer: $221
  • Oxford City to London Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Service: $210
  • Oxford to Birmingham Airport Private Transfer: $210
  • Oxford to Heathrow Airport private transfers: $164
  • Fareham to Southampton Airport (SOU) - Departure Private Transfer: $105

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Panama City

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

  • Travel in Comfort Airport Transfer Pty : $12
  • Transfers from PTY Airport to Playa Bonita or Gamboa and Back: $20
  • Transfers from Airport to Panama City: $40
  • Transfer from Tocumen Airport to hotels in Gamboa or Viceversa: $30
  • Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Panama City Hotels : $25
  • Transfer from Tocumen Airport to Colon Cruise Port: $160
  • Transfer from Playa Bonita or Gamboa to PTY Airport: $35
  • Transfer from Panama City Hotel to Tocumen Airport: $23
  • Transfer from Panama Airport to Colon Cruise Terminal: $110
  • Transfer from PTY/Panama City to Cruise Terminal or to the Marina: $32
  • Transfer Tocumen International Airport - Playa Blanca, Rio Hato, Buena Ventura: $75
  • Transfer Panama City to Amador Cruise Port : $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Oxford or Panama City?

Prices for flights to both Panama City and Oxford 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
    Oxford £71
    Panama City £27

Typical Food Prices in Panama City

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


  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Oxford £19
    Panama City £49

Tours and Activities in Oxford

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

  • 2 Hour Shared Family Walking Tour in Whitefield Moor: $14
  • Cotswolds Hidden Gems Tour by Coach from Oxford: $121
  • London to Oxford Day Tour incl Christ Church and Bodleian: $170
  • Oxford : University Tour: $89
  • Tunbridge Wells Axe Throwing Experience: $29
  • 1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour: $38
  • 3-Hour Private Tour of Oxford With University Alumni Guide: $170
  • 90 Minute Classic Walking Tour of Oxford : $35
  • A Guide to the City of Dreaming Spires: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oxford: $15
  • Afternoon Tea Sightseeing River Cruise in Oxford: $74
  • Ashmolean Museum Tour - by Uncomfortable Oxford™: $27
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108

Tours and Activities in Panama City

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

  • Gatun Lake Panamá Wildlife Adventure Guided Experience: $159
  • Horseback riding and Agri-Tour in Colon Private tour: $75
  • Panama City Tour and Panama Canal – Miraflores Locks Experience: $30
  • Panama Viejo and Casco Antiguo Tour: $115
  • Panama a quick and memorable tour: $68
  • San Blas Islands, 4-Island Tour All-Inclusive Welcome Cocktail: $149
  • #1 Walking Tour of Casco Viejo Panama with Lunch included : $70
  • “Bike Tour Casco Viejo and Panama City Discover the Essence: $40
  • “Panama at Your Rhythm: Private Tour with Canal, Old Town and More”: $67
  • "Bridge of the Americas Stand-Up Paddle Private 2 hours Tour " : $100
  • 1st Mysteries and FreeMasons Tour: $38
  • 2 Days 1 Night San Blas Adventure in Pamana: $260

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Oxford £21
    Panama City £13

Sample the Local Flavors in Oxford

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oxford:

  • Private Wine Tour of Margate: $130
  • Chilterns Blue Line Wine Tour Explore Boutique Vineyards: $136
  • Wine Tours of Kent Private group booking: $259


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


Which is Bigger, Oxford or Panama City?

Panama City has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Oxford. When comparing the sizes of Oxford 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.