Granadais 49% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (44/10) vs Panama City "Fair" (48/10). Dorms avg $14/night vs $15/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇳🇮 Granada
🇵🇦 Panama City
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
★★★★★16 hostels, avg 7.9 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $43/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $34/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $1.72, dorms avg $14
★★★★★Coffee $4.03, dorms avg $15
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.30, 15 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.93, 16 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇳🇮 Granada | 🇵🇦 Panama City | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $16 cheaper | $32 | $16/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $30 cheaper | $51 | $22/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $59 cheaper | $89 | $31/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇳🇮 Granada | 🇵🇦 Panama City |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $4.24 60% less | $10.60 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $12 47% less | $22.85 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.30 56% less | $2.93 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.72 57% less | $4.03 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.10 71% less | $0.35 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇳🇮44
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $14/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelHostal Azul (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$14/night
Total hostels15
🇵🇦48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $15/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelEden S Garden Hostal (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$15/night
Total hostels16
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇳🇮 Granada
🇵🇦 Panama City
City to City
Getting Between Granada & Panama City
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇳🇮 Granada
🌧 Rainfall: 2mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
🇵🇦 Panama City
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇳🇮 Granada
1. Arte del Casa tres MundosFree
2. Fortaleza San PabloFree
3. Honor de los Heroes 1811Free
4. La Piedra BoconaFree
5. Las IsletasFree
🇵🇦 Panama City
1. Miraflores LocksFree
2. Miraflores Visitors CenterFree
3. Bolivar PalaceFree
4. Cabeza de EinsteinFree
5. CabildoFree
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